The Houston Astros (43-32) and the Los Angeles Angels (36-38) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Angel Stadium in Anaheim is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Astros vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Hunter Strickland gives up four runs to end his scoreless streak as the Angels fall, 8-7, despite home runs from Nolan Schanuel, Logan O’Hoppe and Zach Neto.

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