Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros MLB Baseball Betting Lines Preview

The Houston Astros will try to be nasty hosts on Friday when the Los Angeles Angels pay a visit to Minute Maid Park.

Los Angeles puts its faith in starter Matt Shoemaker to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 5-3. Getting the ball for the Houston Astros is Brad Peacock, who owns a 3-0 record on the season with a 2.30 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Houston Astros were listed as -156 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 9 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 6.1-3.6 win for the Astros on Friday. 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

43-18 Houston battles the Angels, currently with a 31-32 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Los Angeles injuries news.

The Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels odds would favor the Astros if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Houston is rated No. 2 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Los Angeles is at No. 14.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Los Angeles Angels rank No. 25 at 8.06 hits per game. That compares with the Houston Astros No. 1 ranking in that category.

Houston owns the No. 2 defense, allowing 5.52 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Los Angeles's No. 8-rated defense.