The LA Angels have won seven of their last eight, but I don't like their chances here in the opener of a two-game series against the Houston Astros at Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey in Mexico.

The Angels are 1-6 in their last seven games vs. a left-handed starter, and here they'll face Wade Miley (1-2, 3.24 ERA) who will toe the rubber for Houston. Miley made a strong start last Sunday when he held Cleveland to one run and six hits in 5 2/3 innings. He is 2-0 with a solid 2.01 ERA in three career starts against the Halos who hand the ball to Trevor Cahill (1-2, 5.93 ERA). The right-hander is 2-1 in six career games (five starts) against Houston, but behind a not particularly impressive 4.61 ERA.

Both teams got Friday off, and we can note that the Astros are 10-1 in their last 11 games following an off day while the Angels are 1-4 L5 in the same spot.

8* play on Houston Astros.