Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Angels (30-30) wrap up a 4-game series with the Houston Astros (35-23) Sunday. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is at 2:10 ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 5-1

Houston came out swinging Saturday as they secured a 9-6 victory. The Astros took a 7-1 lead by the 4th inning and hung on despite a late rally from the Angels that saw them plate 4 runs in the 7th frame.

The Astros were below .500 and were riding a 3-game losing streak after losing the season-series opener to the Angels on May 8. Houston seemingly became a different team after that loss, going 18-5 in the 23 games that followed — including 5 victories over L.A.

Houston trails the AL West-leading Texas Rangers by just 2 1/2 games following its surge, while Los Angeles has slipped 8 1/2 games behind the division leaders. L.A. needs to show it can compete with teams like Houston if it has any chance of reaching postseason play.

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Angels at Astros projected starters

RHP Griffin Canning vs. RHP J.P. France

Canning (4-2, 4.89 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 42 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 0 B, 9 K in a 6-4 road victory over the Chicago White Sox Monday
  • Allows a 1.300 OPS on a full count in 2023

France (1-1, 4.00 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 27 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 8 K in a 7-5 loss vs. the Minnesota Twins Monday
  • 1.094 OPS versus right-handed batters compared to a 0.422 OPS against lefties

Angels at Astros odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:56 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Angels +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Astros -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-155) | Astros -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Angels at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 4, Astros 2

Moneyline

Despite their lackluster record, the Angels are 16-13 after a loss and have only been swept once this season. I expect them to at least leave Houston on a positive note.

LEAN ANGELS (+125).

Run line/Against the spread

The Angels are 13-9 ATS this season as road underdogs, so this is a good safety net if you are understandably hesitant to take L.A. on the moneyline. The odds are not ideal, but if you’d prefer a run of insurance it’s reasonable to BET ANGELS +1.5 (-155).

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Over/Under

I actually lean Under despite a lot of trends pointing to another high-scoring game. However, the Under is 6-2 in the Angels’ last 8 games when facing a winning team and the Astros have gone Over in just 4 of last their 15 game 4s.

LEAN UNDER 9 (-110).

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