Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction 7/27/24

From Minute Maid Park in Houston, we have the Dodgers and Astros facing off in an interleague matchup. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET, and the Astros are favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -138. The money line odds for a Dodgers win are at +117, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs.

Los Angeles comes in with a record of 62-43 and is starting Justin Wrobleski. The Astros, who are 1st in the AL West, are 54-49 and will send Ronel Blanco to the mound. Houston is currently on a two-game winning streak.

HOUSTON ASTROS VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline -138

This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 7:10 ET on Saturday, July 27th.

HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS ASTROS:

• We have the Astros winning by a score of 5 to 4
• However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Dodgers to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over

Houston cruised to an easy 5-0 win over the Dodgers in the most recent game of this series. The Astros had a huge 2nd inning, scoring five of their five runs. As for the Dodgers, they had their best chance to score in the 4th, but left the bases loaded.

Framber Valdez pitched well for the Astros in this one, going 6 1/3 innings and striking out 10 without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Gavin Stone took the loss for Los Angeles. Stone went just six innings and gave up four earned runs.

At the plate, Jake Meyers was the star for Houston, going 3/3 with a run scored. He was the only player in the game to have more than one hit. Jon Singleton and Alex Bregman each homered for the Astros.

Dodgers Records & Stats

Los Angeles is 62-43 overall this season, and they lead the NL West by 6.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers will be on the road today, facing the Astros, and they are 21-16 in divisional games this year.

So far, the Dodgers have gone 34-20 at home compared to 28-23 on the road. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 59-35 this year, and they are 3-8 as the underdog. Los Angeles’ series record is 20-14-1 this year, and they have won two straight series.

When the Dodgers are on the road, they are 26-25 against the run line, which is a big reason they are 51-54 overall. They are 4-7 against the run line as an underdog, but 47-47 as a favorite. Their average run margin in all games is +0.9, but it jumps to +3.7 in wins and drops to -3.3 in losses.

Today’s over/under line for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Houston Astros is set at 8.5 runs. The Dodgers have played to an over/under record of 54-51 this season, and their games have had an average combined run total of 9.0 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, the Dodgers have gone over the total in 24 of 41 games, and 30.5% of their games this season have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs.

Justin Wrobleski is taking the mound for the Dodgers on the road against the Astros. He has started 3 games so far this season, and has yet to pick up a win. In his most recent start, he went 4 1/3 innings and struck out 5, but did not factor into the decision. His first start of the year was a loss vs. the Brewers.

Shohei Ohtani has been one of the best hitters in the league this season, as he is batting .315 with 31 home runs and 74 RBIs. Ohtani has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/19 in his last five games with a home run and four RBIs. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a strong season for the Dodgers, as he is batting .264 with 21 homers and 67 RBIs.

As a team, the Dodgers are the top-scoring team in the league, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They also have the best team on-base percentage in the league and are 2nd in the league in team slugging percentage. Not only are the Dodgers the top-scoring team in the league, but they also have the best OPS in the league.

Astros Records & Stats

The Astros are hosting the Dodgers today with an overall record of 54-49, which has them leading the AL West by one game over the Mariners. Houston has taken the first game of their series vs. the Dodgers and have an 18-14-1 series record this year. So far, they are 19-17 in AL West matchups.

At home, the Astros have gone 29-21 this season and are just under .500 at 25-28 on the road. As the favorite, the Astros are 40-35 this year and 14-14 as the underdog. They have won two straight games, and their overall record is 5-5 over their last ten.

When the Astros are the favorite, they are 36-39 against the run line, but as the underdog, they are 18-10. Their average run margin is +0.5 runs per game, and they are 54-49 against the run line overall. Their average run margin in wins is +4.0, while in losses it is -3.3.

At 33.0%, the Astros have played in 34 games with over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs, and their combined run average is 8.9 runs per game. Their over/under record is 41-58, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 12-18. Their games have averaged a combined 9 runs per game, and they have played in 39 games with lower over/under lines than 8.5 runs.

Right-hander Ronel Blanco gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the Dodgers at home. Blanco has made 19 starts this season and has a record of 9-5 with a 2.75 ERA. In his 19 appearances, Blanco has one complete game shutout and 11 quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 8.24 strikeouts and 3.37 walks. Blanco has lost each of his last two outings, most recently giving up four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.

For the season, the Astros are the league’s top-hitting team, with a batting average of .262. They are also 3rd in the league in home runs and have the best slugging percentage in the league. Houston is averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 10th in the MLB. At home, they have been even better, averaging 5.1 runs per contest.

Yordan Alvarez and Yainer Diaz have been the Astros’ top power hitters this season, with Alvarez leading the team with 20 homers and Diaz coming in with eight. Both players are also at the top of the team’s RBI leaderboard. Kyle Tucker is also near the top of the home run leaderboard, as he has 19 this season. Jose Altuve has been hot of late, going 13/41 in his last 10 games.