In this article we will formulate a Dodgers vs Astros prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, July 6th at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 56-34 this season after they lost the first two games in this series by scores of 1-18 and 4-6. In their game two loss, Los Angeles led 2-0 in the second inning, but they only scored two runs over the final seven innings in the loss. The Dodgers recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Rojas, who went 2-2 with one home run and three RBIs in the loss. LA started Ohtani, who allowed one hit and zero earned runs over 2.0 innings, while Wrobleski allowed seven hits and four earned runs for the loss.
Prior to this series, the Dodgers swept the White Sox in three games and won two out of three against the Royals. Los Angeles has won four of their last six games and they are currently first in the NL West standings. The Los Angeles pitching staff has a 4.32 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and a .245 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 499 runs with a .261 batting average and a .337 on base percentage this season. Shohei Ohtani has led LA with 30 home runs and 56 RBI’s, while Andy Pages has added 17 home runs and 58 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Emmet Sheehan, who is 0-0 with a 2.25 ERA and a 0.75 WHIP over 4.0 innings pitched this season.
Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Houston Astros are 54-35 this year after they won game two by a score of 6-4 on Saturday night. Houston trailed 2-0 early in the game, but they scored six of the last eight runs to secure the win. The Astros recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Short, who went 1-2 with two RBIs in the win. Houston started Valdez, who allowed seven hits and four earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Hader picked up the save.
Prior to this series, the Astros won two out of three against the Rockies and two out of three against the Cubs. Houston has won five of their last six games and they are currently first in the AL West standings. The Houston pitching staff has a 3.51 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .224 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 391 runs with a .261 batting average and a .326 on base percentage this season. Isaac Paredes has led Houston with 18 home runs and 48 RBIs, while Jose Altuve has added 15 home runs and 44 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Houston is Colton Gordon, who is 3-1 with a 4.37 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP over 45.1 innings pitched this year.
Why the Dodgers will beat the Astros
- The Dodgers have won six of their last seven games following a loss.
- The Astros have lost eight of their last 10 day games following a road win.
- The Astros have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 day games following a road win.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in four of their last five games against the Astros following a loss.
- The Astros have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four road day games.
- The Dodgers have won the first inning in each of their last four day games against the Astros at Dodger Stadium.
Why the Astros will beat the Dodgers
- The Dodgers have lost each of their last five games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Astros have won each of their last four games as underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Astros have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games at Dodger Stadium.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five games against AL West opponents.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five games against AL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Dodgers’ last nine home games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Astros’ last four games as underdogs against the Dodgers have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last 13 home games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Astros’ last six games at Dodger Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Andy Pages has recorded at least one hit in each of the Dodgers’ last 10 games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Max Muncy has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances at Dodger Stadium against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- Will Smith ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.433) this season.
Houston Astros Player Prop Facts
- Jeremy Pena has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four road appearances against NL opponents.
- Christian Walker has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances with his team as an underdog against NL West opponents.
- Christian Walker has hit at least one home run in six of his last seven appearances at Dodger Stadium against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- Jake Meyers ranks 7th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.309) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (495).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for hits this season (793).
- The Astros rank 1st in the league for strikeouts this season (853).
- The Astros rank T1st in the league for hits allowed this season (646).
Dodgers vs Astros Prediction
Houston picked up another win in this series on Saturday night and they are looking to complete the sweep here. The Astros are 22-21 on the road this year, while the Dodgers are 33-16 at home. Los Angeles continues to deal with some pitching issues and they are starting Sheehan, who has pitched just four innings in the MLB this year. The Astros are starting Gordon, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. Both of these offenses are very dangerous and I think both starters will struggle, so I am taking the over here.