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The Los Angeles Dodgers (62-44) visit the Houston Astros (55-49) on Sunday afternoon. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Astros lead 2-0
In a battle of division leaders. the NL West-leading Dodgers have lost back-to-back games to Houston, 5-0 on Friday and then 7-6 on Saturday as +141 road underdogs. DH Shoehei Ohtani and 2B Cavan Biggio each had 2 RBIs.
The AL West-leading Astros have won 3 games in a row after covering as -154 home favorites Saturday behind 3B Alex Bregman‘s walk off HR.
Dodgers at Astros projected starters
RHP River Ryan vs. RHP Spencer Arrighetti
Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd career start. The 25-year-old rookie has a 1.31 WHIP, 5.06 BB/9 and 3.38 K/9 in 5 1/3 IP.
- 1st career start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 3-2 win against San Francisco Giants Monday
- Made 45 starts in minor leagues compiling a 3.22 ERA
Arrighetti (4-8, 5.65 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.58 WHIP, 4.71 BB/9 and 10.05 K/9 in 86 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 4-0 loss at Oakland A’s Monday
- 24-year-old made MLB debut on April 10; 1st time facing Dodgers
Who’s going yard? Here’s a breakdown of today’s best home run props with our top picks. Include the BetMGM bonus code SBWIRE to score a $1,500 first-bet offer.
Dodgers at Astros odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:37 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Dodgers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Astros -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (-190) | Astros -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Dodgers at Astros picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 6, Astros 5
Moneyline
BET DODGERS (+105).
LA is 6-3 in its last 9 games and has scored 6 runs in 2 of its last 3 games. Ryan, the Dodgers No. 4 prospect, will be taking the mound for just the 2nd time in his career and should hold his own against another rookie pitcher in Arrighetti.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
The moneyline has better odds for the Dodgers in this matchup.
Over/Under
BET OVER 9 (-110).
Both teams have hit the Over in 3 of their last 4 games. LA has scored 6 runs in 2 of its last 3, and 5 or more runs in 5 of its last 8 games while allowing 4 or more in 7 of its last 10. Houston has scored 5 or more runs in 3 straight games while allowing 4 or more in 3 of its last 5.
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