LA Dodgers (62-42) at Houston (53-49)
- When: Jul 26 2024, 8:10 PM
- Where: Minute Maid Park, Houston
- Where to watch: Apple TV+
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Houston Astros
Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers +106
Houston Astros -126
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Houston Astros
Runline
Los Angeles Dodgers 1.5 (-200)
Houston Astros -1.5 (+170)
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Houston Astros
Total
Over 8.5 (-105)
Under 8.5 (-115)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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Probable Pitchers:
LA Dodgers: Gavin Stone (9-3, 3.19)
Houston: Framber Valdez (8-5, 3.64)
Team Stats
| Dodgers | Astros | |
| 62-42 | Record | 53-49 |
| 28-22 | Away & Home | 25-28 |
| 7-3 | Last 10 | 5-5 |
| W1 | Streak | W1 |
Game Preview
On Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers wrapped up a strong beginning to the second half of the MLB season with a 6-4 win against the San Francisco Giants, marking Clayton Kershaw’s return to the mound and another home run by Shohei Ohtani.
Kershaw, pitching for the first time since October 7, 2023, yielded two runs across four innings, striking out six. Ohtani, maintaining his lead with 31 homers in the National League, hit one out alongside Nick Ahmed in the eighth inning, contributing to the Dodgers’ six wins in their last seven games post-All-Star break—a stark contrast to their previous six losses out of seven games.
"We understand our strengths," remarked Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes, who hit 2-for-4, continuing his career-best 11-game hitting streak. "We’ve had challenges, yet we remain among baseball’s elite."
Gavin Stone (9-3, 3.19 ERA) is set to start for the Dodgers in their upcoming Friday game, launching an eight-game road trip across three cities, beginning with the Houston Astros.
Stone, who last pitched on Friday, allowing a run over five innings against the Boston Red Sox, has been struggling with a 6.39 ERA since his first career shutout on June 26 against the Chicago White Sox. This will be his first start against the Astros, having a solid record in interleague play with a 3.60 ERA across eight games.
Houston’s starter will be left-hander Framber Valdez (8-5, 3.63 ERA), who after a rocky patch, has won his last three starts with a 2.97 ERA. Valdez, facing the Dodgers for the first time since 2020, will look to improve on his 7.71 ERA from two prior starts against them. In his most recent game, Valdez managed to keep the Seattle Mariners to two runs over nearly six innings in a 4-2 win.
MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Houston 5-3
The Pick: Houston -125 & Under 8½ (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $335
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
