MLB Betting Line Favors the Houston Astros over the Los Angeles Angels

MLB wagering interest swings to the Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros battle on Friday at Minute Maid Park as the Astros try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.

Lance McCullers will take the mound for the Houston Astros, and he'll carry a 4-4 record into the contest. Matt Shoemaker gets the ball for the Los Angeles Angels; he's 5-9 so far this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Houston Astros as -146 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.3-4.0 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.

Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

51-44 Houston battles the Angels, currently with a 43-52 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Los Angeles injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Houston Astros at No. 8 and the Los Angeles Angels at No. 4 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Houston has baseball's No. 15-rated offensive output, at 8.38 hits per game. The Los Angeles Angels average 9.06 hits per game, good for No. 9 on the list.

Defensively, Los Angeles features the No. 15-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.45 runs per game. Houston, meanwhile, comes in at No. 18 at home, scoring 4.36 runs per game.