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The Los Angeles Angels host Houston on Saturday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 73-87 mark against the 83-77 Astros in MLB betting odds action at Angel Stadium.

Los Angeles hands the ball to starter Tyler Skaggs in this one and he'll try to improve on his 3-3 mark on the year. Houston counters with Collin McHugh, who will try to quiet the fans and the Angels bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Los Angeles was a -105 moneyline earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 8.5.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 5.7-3.2 result in favor of the Angels. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Los Angeles Angels bring a 73-87 record to the battle against the 83-77 Astros. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Houston injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Los Angeles Angels rated this week at No. 15 and the Houston Astros sitting at No. 22.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Los Angeles Angels No. 17-rated offense, averaging 4.43 runs per game, against a Houston Astros defense that ranks No. 10 at 4.33 in runs allowed per game. The Los Angeles Angels have averaged 8.73 hits per game so far, more than Houston Astros batters have averaged on the year (8.43 hits per game).

Defensively, Houston features the No. 26-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.94 runs per game. Los Angeles, meanwhile, comes in at No. 25 at home, scoring 4.16 runs per game.