On Friday, two of the game’s best will start a weekend series in Los Angeles when the Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Who will take the W in this marquee matchup?
Read further to get up-to-date information on the game and to get Astros vs Dodgers picks.
Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
When making Astros vs Dodgers picks, it is important to know the odds for the game. The Dodgers are the moneyline favorites, priced at -145. The Astros check in at +125. The Dodgers are favored by 1.5 runs, and the over/under is 9.
Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Information
Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Location of the game: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA.
Date & Time: Friday, June 23. 10:10 PM ET.
How to watch: MLB.TV
Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Houston Astros will be looking for their third straight victory when they head to Dodger Stadium to take on the Dodgers in the first of a three-game weekend series.
As for the previous score Los Angeles Dodgers, they will also be looking for their third straight victory after back-to-back shutout wins over the Los Angeles Angels.
Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Houston Astros come into play with a record of 41-34. According to the MLB standings, the Astros currently sit in second place in the American League West, 5.5 games behind the Texas Rangers. Houston has won two straight MLB games and are hoping to gain some momentum to try and catch the Rangers.
When you look at the Houston Astros roster, you see talent up and down. Taking a look at MLB player stats, the Astros are led offensively by left fielder Yordan Alvarez, who is hitting .277 with 17 home runs and 55 RBI. Third baseman Alex Bregman is hitting .248 with ten home runs and 44 RBI.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers come into play with a record of 41-33. Among MLB teams, the Dodgers’ 41 wins ranks eighth. The Dodgers have won two straight games after sweeping the Los Angeles Angels in a two-game series on Wednesday night. Los Angeles currently trails the Arizona Diamondbacks by four games in the National League West.
When making MLB picks, it is important to know how players are performing. Taking a look at the MLB player stats, the Dodgers are led offensively by first baseman Freddie Freeman, who is hitting .323 with 14 home runs and 47 RBI.
Third baseman Max Muncy leads the team with 18 home runs and designated hitter J.D. Martinez leads the team with 48 RBI.
Starting Pitchers
Now that we know what we need about the teams, let’s take a quick look at the starting pitchers.
J.P. France
Barring any late additions to the MLB injury report, the Astros will send righthander J.P. France to the mound to open things up with Los Angeles.
France has a record of 2-2 with a 3.42 ERA. In 47.1 innings, France has struck out 38 hitters, walked 16, and allowed eight home runs. In his previous outing, France went 6.2 innings, allowing two runs on four hits. He struck out three and walked one in a 2-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.
Emmet Sheehan
The Dodgers will send righthander Emmet Sheehan to the mound. Sheehan has thrown six innings this season, allowing no runs. He has struck out three and walked two.
In his debut, he went six shutout innings against the San Francisco Giants, earning a no-decision in a game the Dodgers lost in extra innings.
Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Predictions
This game is one that everyone has circled on the MLB schedule. These two teams are no strangers to one another, and there is enormous amounts of talent on both sides.
The Dodgers have been very good at home to the tune of a .667 win percentage at Dodger Stadium.
If you decide to make some Astros vs Dodgers picks today, then pick the Astros to cover the 1.5.
- Pick: Houston +1.5 runs
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