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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros predictions for MLB Thursday.
The Houston Astros will take on the Los Angeles Angels in MLB action at Daikin Park on Thursday, beginning at 8:10 PM ET.
The Astros will send Peter Lambert (8-6, 3.11 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Grayson Rodriguez (3-5, 7.17 ERA) for the Angels.
Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Astros as the most likely winner in this Angels vs. Astros prediction.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Angels vs. Astros prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's MLB game between the Angels and Astros, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Astros a 63.9% chance of beating the Angels.
According to our model, the Angels (+1.5) have a 54.7% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 50.8% chance of going over,.
Angels vs. Astros odds [8/20/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Angels +1.5 (-127) / Astros -1.5 (+122)
- Moneyline: Angels +170, Astros -170
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Angels vs. Astros picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Astros -1.5 @ +122 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Astros @ -170 via Novig
- Total: Over 8.5 @ +108 via Polymarket
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Angels vs. Astros game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB action between the Astros and Angels at Daikin Park is scheduled to commence at 8:10 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros
- Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Time: 8:10 PM ET/5:10PM PT
- Venue: Daikin Park
Conclusion
We predict the Astros, with a 63.9% win probability, will likely beat the Angels in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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