Angels vs Astros Today: First Pitch, Pitchers & Moneyline
First pitch Wed 8:10 PM ET. On the mound: Walbert Ureña (Angels) vs Ethan Pecko (Astros). Moneyline: Angels +147 (Caesars) at Astros -155 (Betcris) — best prices across 11 books. Full line, total, and props on the live MLB odds screen.
Yordan Alvarez (+331) and Mike Trout (+425) lead tonight's Los Angeles Angels @ Houston Astros home run prices — the full board and the best number on each swing is below.
Home Run Board for This Game
| Player | Best HR Price | Best Book | Implied | Books |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez (HOU) | +331 | Kalshi | 23.2% | 24 |
| Mike Trout (LAA) | +425 | Kalshi | 19.0% | 24 |
| Zach Neto (LAA) | +456 | NoVig | 18.0% | 24 |
| Isaac Paredes (HOU) | +590 | NoVig | 14.5% | 23 |
| Moises Ballesteros (CHC) | +600 | Bet365 | 14.3% | 21 |
| Christian Walker (HOU) | +625 | Kalshi | 13.8% | 24 |
| Yainer Diaz (HOU) | +650 | Fanatics | 13.3% | 4 |
| Daulton Varsho (HOU) | +670 | DraftKings 🎁 | 13.0% | 21 |
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The Yard's Model Read On This Game
Model board updated August 19, 2026 · 09:05 AM ET. The table above is the market; this is the model — park, wind against each hitter's spray pattern, the starter's pitch mix, and lineup slot, computed for every priced bat tonight. It is context, not a pick.
Tonight at Daikin Park: park index 113.0 · wind 9 mph.
- Yordan Alvarez (HOU) — 12% of his damage flies pull-side, and the wind is blowing out that way at 9 mph · punishes changeups and splitters, and that is 40% of what this starter throws · bats 2, so he gets 4.2 trips · sees the starter a 3rd time. (model confidence C)
- books: best +331 at Kalshi | exchanges: Kalshi +331 · ProphetX +328 · NoVig +292
- Mike Trout (LAA) — 19% of his damage flies pull-side, and the wind is blowing out that way at 6 mph · bats 2, so he gets 4.2 trips · sees the starter a 3rd time. (model confidence C)
- books: best +425 at Kalshi | exchanges: Kalshi +425 · ProphetX +402 · NoVig +388
- Christian Walker (HOU) — 25% of his damage flies pull-side, and the wind is blowing out that way at 6 mph · punishes sinkers and cutters, and that is 38% of what this starter throws. (model confidence C)
- books: best +625 at Kalshi | exchanges: Kalshi +625 · ProphetX +539 · NoVig +545
- Daulton Varsho (HOU) — 30% of his damage flies pull-side, and the wind is blowing out that way at 9 mph · punishes changeups and splitters, and that is 40% of what this starter throws. (model confidence C)
- books: best +700 at Fanatics | exchanges: ProphetX +549 · NoVig +614
- Zach Neto (LAA) — 25% of his damage flies pull-side, and the wind is blowing out that way at 6 mph. (model confidence C)
- books: best +460 at Fanatics | exchanges: ProphetX +426 · NoVig +456
- Jeremy Peña (HOU) — 26% of his damage flies pull-side, and the wind is blowing out that way at 6 mph · bats 1, so he gets 4.3 trips · sees the starter a 3rd time. (model confidence C)
- books: best +750 at HardRock | exchanges: ProphetX +647 · NoVig +700
- Moisés Ballesteros (LAA) — 24% of his damage flies pull-side, and the wind is blowing out that way at 9 mph. (model confidence C)
- books: best +600 at Bet365 | exchanges: ProphetX +470 · NoVig +506
- Yainer Diaz (HOU) — 16% of his damage flies pull-side, and the wind is blowing out that way at 6 mph · punishes sinkers and cutters, and that is 38% of what this starter throws. (model confidence C)
- books: best +700 at Fanatics
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Expert picks for this game
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- TheMick23 on Tails likes Walbert Urena Under 4.5 Total Hits Allowed (+100). Bet now → Fanatics
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Tonight's Other Home Run Boards
Every game on the slate gets the same board: Arizona Diamondbacks @ Boston Red Sox · Atlanta Braves @ Minnesota Twins · Chicago White Sox @ Chicago Cubs · Detroit Tigers @ Pittsburgh Pirates · Los Angeles Dodgers @ Colorado Rockies · Miami Marlins @ Philadelphia Phillies · New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles · Oakland Athletics @ Kansas City Royals · San Diego Padres @ New York Mets · San Francisco Giants @ Cleveland Guardians. The MLB Home Run Picks hub ranks the top prices across all of them.
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FAQ
Who has the best home run odds for Los Angeles Angels @ Houston Astros today? Yordan Alvarez at +331 (Kalshi) is the shortest price; the table above lists the best book for every play.
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