Houston Astros Favored by -150 Against Los Angeles Angels on Monday

The Houston Astros will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Los Angeles Angels invade Minute Maid Park on Monday.

The match puts starter Jesse Chavez for the Los Angeles Angels on the hill facing Charlie Morton for the Houston Astros. Chavez brings a 1-1 mark to the game, while Morton is 0-1 to date on the season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Houston Astros in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -150 at Sportsbook for Monday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 6.4-2.4 victory for the Astros. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Houston (8-4) will face the 6-7 Angels in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Los Angeles injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 20 (Houston Astros) and the No. 12 (Los Angeles Angels) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Houston has baseball's No. 11-rated offensive output, at 9.25 hits per game. The Los Angeles Angels average 8.15 hits per game, good for No. 12 on the list.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Houston has the No. 11-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Angels own the No. 21 mark in runs allowed.