LAA vs HOU prediction for August 18, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects HOU 6.2 - LAA 4.2. HOU is favored with a 64.3% win probability. The run line is -1.5 and the total is 9.0. Model projects 10.3 total runs.
HOU
6.2
Projected Score
VS
O/U 9.0
LAA
4.2
Projected Score
Win Probability
HOULAA
-1.5
Run Line (HOU)
9.0
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 66.2% (3,347 games)
Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile
LAA
246
HOU
468
Projected
HOU 6.2 — LAA 4.2
Actual
HOU 1 — LAA 3
Starting Pitcher Matchup
Walbert Ureña R
LAA
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
CH32%91 mph34% whiff
SI31%98 mph17% whiff
FF22%98 mph19% whiff
Ethan Pecko R
HOU
Weather Impact
Daikin Park
88°F8 mph windRoof: retractable
HR: 1.078 Total: 1.042
thin air, 8mph out
Bullpen Comparison
LAA
3.92ERA
4.27FIP
9.19K/9
3.88BB/9
1.31WHIP
HOU
3.40ERA
4.03FIP
9.23K/9
3.58BB/9
1.19WHIP
Betting Edges
First 5 Innings & NRFI
LAA F5
2.4 runs
30.3% win
HOU F5
3.8 runs
57.6% win
F5 Total
6.1
NRFI
51.6%
YRFI
48.4%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
1.11
HR Spotlight
Injury Report
LAA8 injured
Yusei Kikuchi SP60-DAY-IL
Sebastian Rivero C60-DAY-IL
Sam Bachman RP15-DAY-IL
Shaun Anderson RP15-DAY-IL
Yoan Moncada 3B60-DAY-IL
Jack Kochanowicz SP60-DAY-IL
+2 more
HOU4 injured
Carlos Correa SS60-DAY-IL
Mike Burrows SP15-DAY-IL
Brice Matthews CF10-DAY-IL
Brandon Walter SP60-DAY-IL
AI Intelligence Analysis
Edge Analysis
How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded MLB 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the MLB 2026 season report card.