On the evening of September 20, 2024, Minute Maid Park will host a compelling matchup between the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros, slated to start at 8:10 PM under clear skies. Tyler Anderson will take the mound for the Angels, currently sporting a 3.603 ERA, while the Astros will counter with veteran Justin Verlander, who holds a 5.197 ERA. In the 2024 AL West Division standings, the Angels find themselves in 14th place with a record of 62-91 (.41 winning percentage) and a division record of 20-26, positioning them 5th within the division. The Astros, on the other hand, are positioned 4th with an 83-70 record and a .54 winning percentage, leading the division with a 26-20 record. Oddsmakers have set intriguing lines for this game, with the point spread at -1.5 favoring the Astros. The over/under for total runs scored is placed at 8.0. Betting lines see the Astros favored with a money line of -255, while the Angels are seen as underdogs at +212. These odds suggest that the Astros are expected to dominate, but the Angels could provide a rewarding upset if they outperform expectations.