Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros

Quick read:

Take the Astros -1.5 and watch a firecracker display; their bats are a cannon aimed at the Angels' flimsy defense, and the spread is just the safety net you need.

Houston has piled up 1,030 hits and 169 homers while scoring 577 runs, a far richer garden than the Angels' 510 runs and a bullpen that has already surrendered 594. Those numbers translate to more fireworks and fewer chances for the Angels to keep the score tight.

The only hiccup is the price on the spread—if it’s too lofty, the margin could shrink, but even a modest rally from Houston should keep the Angels from staying within a run and a half.