Los Angeles Angels defeat Houston Astros 3-1: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Aug 18, 2026 · MLB · Los Angeles Angels 3, Houston Astros 1
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Daikin Park. The Los Angeles Angels covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 9, with 4 runs combined.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Angels won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- George Klassen (Los Angeles Angels): 7.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Josh Lowe (Los Angeles Angels): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Cristian Javier (Houston Astros): 4.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Cam Smith (Houston Astros): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros?
The Los Angeles Angels covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Houston Astros -1.5.
Did Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros go over or under the total?
The game went under: 4 runs combined against a closing total of 9, under by 5.
The total opened and closed at 9.
Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Los Angeles Angels 50-76 in the 2026 regular season (29-36 at home, 21-40 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 63 of 122 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 51 times and under 69 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Houston Astros 63-63 in the 2026 regular season (31-32 at home, 32-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 59 of 122 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 63 times and under 53 times, with 6 pushes. That made it three straight losses for the Houston Astros.
What's next for Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros?
Next for the Los Angeles Angels: at the Houston Astros on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Next for the Houston Astros: the Los Angeles Angels at home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.