The Los Angeles Angels (58-58) and Houston Astros (66-50) begin a 3-game series at Minute Maid Park Friday. First pitch is slated for 8:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the'Angels vs. Astros'and make our expert'MLB picks and predictions'for the best bets.
Season series: Astros lead 7-3
Los Angeles enters on a 2-game win streak, including a 4-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, although it lost 5 of 7 games on a homestand. The Angels now head out on a 6-game road trip. They have been outscored 61-49 by Houston in their 10 games played this season. Los Angeles allows the 10th most runs per game on the road in MLB (4.81).
Houston returns home after going 4-3 on a 7-game road trip. The Astros are averaging over 6 runs per game against the Angels in 2023 and are 24-13 against the AL West.