Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/26

MLB game preview

The Los Angeles Angels are set to play the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Both teams start their MLB regular season with this game. The Angels finished last season with a 72-90 record, while the Astros had an 87-75 record.

This game will take place on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 4:10 PM. The roof at Daikin Park is retractable, so weather may not be a factor. The game will be shown on SCHN, and both teams will look to start the season strong. José Soriano will pitch for the Angels, and Hunter Brown will start for the Astros.

Los Angeles Angels Team Preview

The Los Angeles Angels are preparing for their next game against the Houston Astros. The team has several players who have shown potential during spring training. Oswald Peraza is one of them, playing 18 games with a batting average of .315 and hitting 2 home runs.

Jeimer Candelario has played 21 games and hit 4 home runs. His batting average is .235, and he leads the team in home runs and RBIs. Another player to watch is Logan O’Hoppe, who has a .239 batting average and hit 3 home runs in 19 games.

The Angels’ lineup for the next game includes stars like Mike Trout and Yoán Moncada. Both players have yet to record hits this spring, as the lineup statistics show zeros across the board. José Soriano will start as the pitcher for the Angels, with no current stats available for him.

Angels vs Astros Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros
  • Venue: Daikin Park in Houston, TX
  • Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Angels Moneyline +152, Astros Moneyline -182

Houston Astros Team Preview

The Houston Astros are coming off a recent game against the St. Louis Cardinals with a narrow loss, 3-2. Cristian Javier pitched for five innings, allowing one earned run and striking out two. Taylor Trammell hit a home run, contributing to the Astros’ six hits in the game.

In a previous game against the New York Mets, the Astros secured a 7-5 victory. Mike Burrows pitched five and a third innings, allowing three earned runs. Christian Walker played a key role with a home run and three RBIs, while Yainer Diaz added two runs.

Hunter Brown will be the starting pitcher for the Astros in their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Angels. Brown recently pitched four innings against the Miami Marlins, giving up three earned runs. The Astros lineup will include key players like Jeremy Peña and Yordan Alvarez, who are seeking to make an impact.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Astros are favored at -182. The Angels are at +152. Given the odds, the Astros are the safer pick to win the game. The Astros have a strong record at home, which supports this choice.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 8.0. The odds for the over are -112, and the under is -108. Based on the line, choosing the under could be wise as both teams have shown solid pitching in previous games. The projected score is likely to be under 8 runs.