The Astros aren't playing well losing 16 of their last 25. They aren't likely to have AL batting leader Jose Altuve either.

But I like them, especially at this price, to take care of business against the Angels.

Houston is 8-0 the past eight times Collin McHugh has started against the Angels. He gets the call here looking better and better since returning from an elbow injury that had sidelined him for much of the season. McHugh blanked the A's in his last start this past Saturday going six innings.

McHugh has a 2.55 lifetime ERA versus the Angels. That ERA shrinks even more to 2.25 when he's pitched at Angel Stadium.

Mike Trout is the key to the Angels and he's in a 3-for-23 slump.

Parker Bridwell has been a major surprise for the Angels. The Angels are unbeaten in his last eight starts. I don't see that continuing. McHugh is the better pitcher and the Astros are the superior team even without Altuve.