The Los Angeles Angels (43-43) and Toronto Blue Jays (49-38) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Rogers Centre is set for 7:07 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Angels vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays start a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Toronto is 49-38 overall and 29-16 at home. The Blue Jays have a 19-6 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.

Zach Neto had three hits, including a homer, Nolan Schanuel added a two-run blast and José Soriano allowed only three hits in seven scoreless innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-1 victory over the weak-hitting Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.

Soriano pitches seven scoreless innings in the 5-1 win, while Neto, who had been hitless since injuring his shoulder last week, has three hits, including a homer.