Houston Astros vs LA Dodgers Prediction 7-27-24 Picks

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros meet Saturday in MLB action from Minute Maid Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this Game. Here’s a Houston Astros vs LA Dodgers Prediction.

Starting Pitching Matchup

The Los Angeles Dodgers will send out Justin Wrobleski for the start here and Wrobleski is 0-1 with a 4.40 ERA and 13 strikeouts this season. This will be Wrobleski’s first career start against the Astros. Ronel Blanco will get the start for Houston here and is 9-5 with a 2.75 ERA and 105 strikeouts this season. This will be Blanco’s second career start against the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers Recap

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this one looking to bounce back after starting the series with a 5-0 loss at the hands of the Astros in Friday’s series opener. The loss put the Dodgers at risk of failing to build on their series wins over the Giants and Red Sox out of the all-star break.

Dodgers Trying To Create Space At The Top Of NL West

Going into Friday’s matchup, Shohei Ohtani has 124 hits including a team-high 31 home runs, 27 doubles and 74 RBIs with a .312 batting average while Mookie Betts has 86 hits with 16 doubles, 3 triples, 10 homers and 40 RBIs of his own, but continues to miss time because of an injury. Teoscar Hernandez also has 21 home runs with 67 RBIs and a team-high 118 strikeouts. Betts also has 9 stolen bases while Ohtani has a team-high 24 stolen bases. Freddie Freeman also has 67 RBIs with 26 doubles and Will Smith has added 19 doubles, 15 home runs and 56 RBIs.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Dodgers have won 12 of their last 13 games against AL West opponents following a loss.
• The Astros have lost each of their last five games against the Dodgers following a home win.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in 12 of their last 13 games against AL West opponents following a loss.
• The Astros have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against the Dodgers following a home win.

Houston Astros Recap

The Houston Astros will look to keep the ball rolling after ending up with a win over the Dodgers to kick off the set in Friday’s opener. The win gave Houston a headstart to bounce back from their series loss to the A’s to start the week.

Astros Trying To Pull Away In AL West

Entering Friday, Jose Altuve has 126 hits and a .307 batting average with 14 home runs, 46 RBIs and 19 doubles while Yordan Alvarez also has 20 homers with 54 RBIs and 25 doubles. Altuve has the Astros’ team lead with 15 stolen bases so far this season. Jeremy Pena also has 108 hits and a .282 batting average as well as 12 stolen bases of his own this season. Alex Bregman’s added 12 homers and 49 RBIs also.

Why the Houston Astros will win

• The Astros have won each of their last 10 games as favorites following a win.
• The Dodgers have lost seven of their last eight road games.
• The Astros have covered the run line in each of their last 10 home games following a win.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five night games against AL West opponents.

Houston Astros vs LA Dodgers Prediction

I’m on the Astros here. I get why the Dodgers and plus money is tempting, but a lot of times this year, when the Dodgers have been underdogs, it’s been for a good reason. Wrobleski isn’t a starting option I’m looking to back for the Dodgers, and Blanco’s been one of the best options the Astros have had and more consistent options at that, all season long. I think Houston takes another one here. Give me the Astros.