The Houston Astros (23-23) and Los Angeles Dodgers (32-14) wrap up their two-game interleague set at Dodger Stadium Sunday at 8:05 p.m. ET. We analyze the Astros-Dodgers MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Astros at Dodgers: Projected starting pitchers
RHP Zack Greinke vs. RHP Brusdar Graterol
Greinke is 3-1 with a 3.27 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 50 strikeouts across 52 1/3 innings in nine starts this season, while allowing only three homers and eight walks.
- The former Dodgers right-hander has seen his ERA rise in each of his past four starts since Aug. 18, going from 1.84 to 3.27 during the span.
- Greinke has not factored into the decision in any of his three road starts, posting a 2.55 ERA and .194 opponent batting average in 17 2/3 innings.
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This will be a bullpen game for the Dodgers, as they had to change up their rotation on the fly. SP Dustin May might have made the start, but he was hit by a line drive in his most recent start Thursday, and he is out with a left foot contusion.
- Graterol is 0-2 with a 3.24 ERA in 17 games this season – all in relief. He’s allowed six earned runs across 16 2/3 innings.
- SP Tony Gonsolin might have slotted in for this one, but he came on in long relief to finish up Thursday at the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gonsolin’s next start has been pushed to Tuesday.
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Astros at Dodgers: Key injuries
(List of injuries around the league)
Astros
- 2B Jose Altuve (knee) out
- OF Yordan Alvarez (knee) out
- RP Chris Devenski (elbow) out
Dodgers
- SP Dustin May (foot) out
- 3B Justin Turner (hamstring) out
Astros at Dodgers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 6:10 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Astros 7, Dodgers 3
Moneyline (ML)
The ASTROS (+105) will face an opener for the Dodgers (-125) in Sunday’s nationally televised game. The Astros will look to build off the momentum from Saturday’s amazing 7-5 comeback when they scored five runs off of Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen in the top off the ninth. Now, they eye a two-game series sweep, and they’ll get it.
New to sports betting? A winning $10 bet on Houston returns a profit of $10.50, while a $10 wager on Los Angeles nets a profit of $8 if it wins.
Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The ASTROS (-1.5, +160) are a good bet to go a game over .500 before heading out of town. If Houston wins by 2 or more runs, a $10 bet will profit $16.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 9.5 (+100) is the choice with the Astros getting to Graterol and the Dodgers bullpen early. Greinke hasn’t been overwhelming lately, either, as his ERA continues to rise.
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