The Houston Astros (85-74) and Los Angeles Angels (71-88) 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.

Season series: Astros lead 6-4

The Astros are 1 game back of the Detroit Tigers for the final AL Wild Card spot. They're coming off a 2-1 series loss at the A's, wrapping up the set with an 11-5 win Thursday. Houston cashed as a -110 favorite and the Over (9.5) hit. 1B Christian Walker drove in 3 runs, including a solo homer in the eighth, to help the Astros snap a 5-game skid.

The Angels have been eliminated from postseason contention since Sept. 14. They dropped 2 of 3 gam

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