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MLB Predictions: Will the Astros beat the Angels in L.A.? 8/26/17

Diamondbacks vs Angels

Will the Houston Astros avoid a slight upset on the road when they take on the Los Angeles Angels tonight at 9:07PM ET? Here’s our MLB Predictions for this game.

THE ODDS

According to the latest oddsmakers, Houston is favored on the road tonight, as they are getting odds of -120 to win. The Angels are listed with a money line of +100 to win tonight, while the over/under total has been set at 8.5 runs.

PITCHING MATCHUP

The pitching matchup tonight has Brad Peacock (10-2, 3.21 ERA) on the mound for the Astros to face Tyler Skaggs (1-4, 3.96) of the Angels. Peacock has been up and down as of late. He has given up just 1 earned run or less in six of his last 10 starts, but he also has given up at least four runs in two of his last four outings. Peacock has 129 strikeouts and 47 walks this season with a 1.31 WHIP. Skaggs has given up multiple runs in six of his nine starts this season. He has posted 47 strikeouts with 17 walks and a 1.34 WHIP.

RECORDS

These two opened things up on Friday, with the Astros edging the Angels 2-1. Houston has won seven of the last 11 meetings between these two. The Astros are now 78-50 overall and 41-21 on the road. Los Angeles is 65-64 overall and 34-30 at home.

FRIDAY’S RECAP

Collin McHugh earned his second win of the season by allowing just one run over six innings for the Astros on Friday. Parker Bridwell took the loss despite allowing just two runs over seven innings. J.D. Davis had a home run for Houston while George Springer scored the winning run on a wild pitch. Los Angeles got its lone run on a double from Kole Calhoun.

MLB PREDICTIONS

Both pitchers are comparable overall, but Skaggs has really struggled at home. He has a 5.91 ERA in Los Angeles this year. Peacock’s numbers are slightly better on the road, as his ERA dips to 3.10. Look for Houston to get to Skaggs quickly, which should allow Peacock to settle in. Los Angeles will have a hard time coming from behind with the lesser of the two lineups.

MLB Predictions – Houston Astros -120

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