Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros MLB Baseball Betting Lines Preview

The Houston Astros get a visit from the Los Angeles Angels in MLB baseball betting action on Wednesday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.

Los Angeles puts its faith in starter Nick Tropeano to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 1-1. Getting the ball for the Houston Astros is Justin Verlander, who owns a 3-0 record on the season with a 1.10 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to pick the Houston Astros in this matchup found them as -207 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 8.5 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.0-3.1 win 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

The Houston Astros bring a 16-9 record to the battle against the 16-8 Angels. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Los Angeles injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 3-ranked Houston Astros and the No. 14-rated Los Angeles Angels in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Houston Astros and its No. 9-rated batting order, averaging 4.88 runs per nine innings, against the No. 7 line up of the Los Angeles Angels at 5.12 runs per outing.

Defensively, Los Angeles features the No. 3-rated defense on the road, allowing 2.92 runs per game. Houston, meanwhile, comes in at No. 22 at home, scoring 3.73 runs per game.