Astros vs Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 4

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy celebrates his solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 27, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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  • The Dodgers are -185 favorites vs the Astros
  • Astros vs Dodgers Over / Under today: 9 Runs
  • Astros / Dodgers TV Channel: SCHN | SNLA

The Houston Astros (+150) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-185) on Friday, July 4, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 9:10pm EDT in Los Angeles, CA, CA.

This season, the Astros are 52-35 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 41-46 ATS.

Astros vs Dodgers Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Astros starting pitcher: Lance McCullers 1-3, 6.49 ERA
  • Dodgers starting pitcher: Ben Casparius 6-2, 4.00 ERA

Astros vs. Dodgers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Astros+1.5 -135O 9.5 -125+150
Dodgers -1.5 +115U 9.5 +105-185

Astros vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Friday‘s MLB game with 60.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Mauricio Dubon has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 away games (+26.00 Units / 325% ROI)
  • Jake Meyers has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 25 away games (+16.25 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Cam Smith has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+10.70 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Christian Walker has hit the Runs Under in his last 10 games (+10.20 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Cam Smith has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 25 games (+8.50 Units / 27% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Andy Pages has hit the RBIs Over in 14 of his last 20 games at home (+15.35 Units / 77% ROI)
  • Andy Pages has hit the Total Bases Over in 14 of his last 20 games at home (+10.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Freddie Freeman has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 18 of his last 25 games (+10.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Freddie Freeman has hit the Walks Under in his last 10 games at home (+10.00 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Mookie Betts has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+9.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Under in 55 of their last 87 games (+19.95 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 52 games (+15.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 27 of their last 38 away games (+15.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 54 games (+11.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 42 of their last 79 games (+7.07 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 34 games at home (+12.25 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games (+8.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 37 games at home (+4.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.05 Units / 24% ROI)

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 44-43 against the Run Line (+2.42 Units / 2.23% ROI).

  • 52-35 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.7 Units / 8.35% ROI
  • 35-49 when betting on the total runs Over for -18.35 Units / -19.31% ROI
  • 49-35 when betting on the total runs Under for +10.5 Units / 10.88% ROI

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 41-46 against the Run Line (-6.85 Units / -6.45% ROI).

  • 56-32 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.55 Units / 0.93% ROI
  • 48-37 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.95 Units / 8.2% ROI
  • 37-48 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.05 Units / -15.58% ROI

Dodgers vs Astros Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 +195 0.5 -235
Christian Walker (HOU) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Will Smith (LAD) 0.5 +425 0.5 -625
Andy Pages (LAD) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600

Dodgers vs Astros Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 -235 0.5 +180
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Mookie Betts (LAD) 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Jake Meyers (HOU) 0.5 -225 0.5 +175
Freddie Freeman (LAD) 0.5 -225 0.5 +175

Dodgers vs Astros RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 +120 0.5 -155
Will Smith (LAD) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Freddie Freeman (LAD) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Mookie Betts (LAD) 0.5 +165 0.5 -220

Dodgers vs Astros Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ben Casparius (LAD) 3.5 -150 3.5 +115

Lance McCullers has limited playing time.

Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Left-handed batters are hitting .291 (30-for-103) against Ben Casparius this season — 9th highest among NL Relievers; League Avg: .227 — 10th Percentile.

Ben Casparius has allowed an OPS of just .500 (44 PA’s) when he’s behind in the count this season — best among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 1.052 — 100th Percentile.

Ben Casparius has walked 3% of right-handed batters this season — tied for 5th best among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 8% — 95th Percentile.

Ben Casparius has allowed an OPS of just .499 (122 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — 10th best among NL Relievers; League Avg: .668 — 90th Percentile.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Astros are 26-8 (.765) after a loss this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .495.

The Astros were just 0-56 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning in the 2024 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .050.

The Astros are 52-35 (.598) this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Astros are 31-25 (.554) vs top 10 scoring offenses since last season They play the Dodgers (Ranks first runs scored) today.

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Dodgers are 18-5 (.783) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .499.

The Dodgers are 20-6 (.769) when tied entering the 8th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Dodgers were 13-3 (.812) when tied entering the 7th inning in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .498.

The Dodgers are 17-10 (.630) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams this season They play the Astros (Ranks second runs allowed) today.

Astros hitters have put 47% of balls in play to the left side of the field this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 38%.

Astros hitters are averaging just 3.69 pitches per plate appearance since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.88.

15% of Astros’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (1,386/9,348 PA’s) since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 12%.

The Astros are batting .272 with two outs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .237.

Dodgers hitters are slugging .461 against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .392.

Dodgers hitters are slugging .451 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .399.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .792 (2,644 PA’s) against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .704.

Dodgers hitters are slugging .470 at home since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .405.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 27% this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 29% against Astros pitchers this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 32% in close and late situations this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 49% with two-strikes this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Dodgers have still managed to win 40% of the time since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

The Dodgers have won 50% of games in which their opponents scored first this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Dodgers have still managed to win 51% of the time this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Dodgers pitchers have walked 10% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

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