Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels Odds, Picks and Predictions

THE Houston Astros (28-35) and Los Angeles Angels (24-38) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch at Angel Stadium is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze the FanDuel Sportsbook lines around the Astros vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Seasonal series: Angels lead 2-1

Houston hits the road for 6 games after finishing 3-3 during its 6-game homestand. They failed to complete a sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, losing 4-2. RHP Ronel Blanco suffered their 2nd consecutive loss (5 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 2 K) and their only infraction came on solo HRs by LF Cabbage Trey etc Yainer Diaz.

The Angels got off to a great start to their 6 game homestand with a sweep of San Diego, holding the Padres to a total of 5 runs during the 3 game series. RHP Jose Soriano earned his 3rd win on Wednesday (6 IP, 2 R (1 ER). 6 H, 1 BB, 1 K) and got SS HRs Zach Neto (2 RBIs) and 1B Nolan Schanuel.

Astros among Angels’ projected starters

LHP Framber Valdez against RHP Griffin Canned Foods

Valdez (4-3, 3.95 ERA) is making his 10th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 54 2/3 IP.

• Last Start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K in a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday; his first victory since May 15
• Last start against the Angels: loss, 5 IP, 8 ER, 10 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 9-7 on the road on May 20

Canning (2-5, 4.69 ERA) is making his 13th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 63 1/3 IP.

• Last start: Loss, 6 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in a 5-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday
• Last start vs. Astros: No decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 2 K in a 6-5 win on May 21

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Astros alongside Angels

Powered by FanDuel Sportsbook; Go to the USA TODAY Sports Sports Betting Scores & Odds hub for a complete list. Lines last updated at 12:34 a.m. ET.

• Money Line (ML): Astros -196 (bet $196 to win $100) | Angels +164 (bet $100 to win $164)
• Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (-115) | Angels +1.5 (-104)
• More/Less (Y/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Astros picks and predictions at Angels

Prediction

Angels 4, Astros 3

Money line.

ANGELS BET (+164).

I’m all about the Halos getting the series-opening win Friday night. They’ve been much better against left-handed pitchers this season; just look at what they did against Valdez earlier this season. They are 8-4 against lefties and are batting .279, which is over 50 points higher than against righties.

Los Angeles also has momentum thanks to its impressive sweep of the Padres. Why not have a hot hand so you can have a little extra cash in your pocket Friday night?

Running Line/Against the Spread

PASS.

I place my unit bet on the moneyline and avoid the run line.

More less

BET UNDER 8.5 (-105).

Big fan of the Under in this game. The Astros are 2-8 against the Over in their last 10 games while the Angels have been Under in 4 straight games.

Houston has struggled to score on the road all season, averaging less than 4 points per game. The Angels barely average 4 RPGs all season. Don’t expect fireworks Friday night in Los Angeles

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