The American League is governed by super powers these days. The defending world champion Astros certainly are one of those super powers. They lead the majors with a plus 188 run differential. 

So anytime I can get a low enough price on the Astros, I'm interested. That's the case here. 

Southpaw Tyler Skaggs is having an excellent season for the Angels. This is far more of a play on the Astros than a fade on Skaggs. However, Skaggs is trumped by lefty Dallas Keuchel. Not only is Keuchel in excellent form with a 1.35 ERA in three July starts, but the Angels are 9-18 versus lefty starters this season, including losing 16 of their last 21 to them. 

Keuchel is 10-2 lifetime versus the Angels. The Astros have won in each of Keuchel's last seven overall starts.

Houston is proven on the road, too, winning 28 of its last 38 away games.