Brad Peacock Astros at Home vs Los Angeles Angels in MLB Betting Odds Clash

The Los Angeles Angels will look to pick up a road win when they take on the Astros in Houston at Minute Maid Park on Saturday in MLB baseball betting odds action.

The match puts starter Jhoulys Chacin for the Los Angeles Angels on the hill facing Brad Peacock for the Houston Astros. Chacin brings a 5-8 mark to the game, while Peacock is 0-0 to date on the season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Los Angeles Angels listed as underdogs of 138 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.0-3.9 victory for 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

Houston (81-73) will face the 68-86 Angels in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Los Angeles injuries news.

The Houston Astros sit at No. 20 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Los Angeles Angels sit at No. 24 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Houston Astros No. 14-ranked scoring average of 4.52 runs per game, against a Los Angeles Angels offense rated No. 17 and scoring 4.37 runs per game. The Astros have averaged 8.38 hits per game to date this season, less than the Angels hitters have managed (8.73 per nine innings).

Houston owns the No. 9 defense, allowing 4.52 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Los Angeles's No. 21-rated defense.