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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.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - A day after the Houston Astros' lineup mustered one run in a lopsided loss, manager Joe Espada rested two of its regulars. Isaac Paredes and Yainer Diaz were absent, requiring it to adjust.