Dodgers vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 28

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Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena reacts after flying out during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the Texas Rangers Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Houston.
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  • The Astros are -125 favorites vs the Dodgers
  • Dodgers vs Astros Over / Under today: 9 Runs
  • Dodgers / Astros TV Channel: SNLA | SCHN | ESPN+

The Los Angeles Dodgers (+100) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-120) on Sunday, July 28, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10pm EDT in Houston, TX.

This season, the Dodgers are 62-44 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 54-50 ATS.

Dodgers vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Dodgers starting pitcher: River Ryan 0-0, 0.00 ERA
  • Astros starting pitcher: Spencer Arrighetti 4-8, 5.70 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Dodgers+1.5 -200O 9 -110+100
Astros -1.5 +150U 9 -110-120

Dodgers vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 51.0% 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 Dodgers players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dodgers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Jason Heyward has hit the Singles Under in 27 of his last 31 games (+20.85 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Cavan Biggio has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 4 away games (+15.00 Units / 375% ROI)
  • Jason Heyward has hit the Hits Under in 20 of his last 31 games (+14.65 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Jason Heyward has hit the Runs Under in 25 of his last 31 games (+13.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Shohei Ohtani has hit the Total Bases Over in 27 of his last 40 games (+12.75 Units / 28% ROI)

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

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Alex Bregman has hit the Hits Over in 39 of his last 49 games (+25.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Home Runs Over in 7 of his last 21 games at home (+24.50 Units / 117% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 34 of his last 47 games (+17.85 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Runs Over in 31 of his last 49 games (+16.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Jose Altuve has hit the Singles Over in 34 of his last 47 games (+16.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 24 games (+5.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 15 of their last 25 away games (+3.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 11 of their last 22 away games (+3.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 9 games (+2.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 31 of their last 46 games (+17.70 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 51 of their last 87 games (+13.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 31 games (+12.70 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+10.45 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 41 of their last 68 games (+9.95 Units / 12% ROI)

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 52-54 against the Run Line (-7.45 Units / -5.83% ROI).

  • 62-44 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.95 Units / -6.83% ROI
  • 54-51 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.1 Units / -1.8% ROI
  • 51-54 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.4 Units / -7.18% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 54-50 against the Run Line (+4.95 Units / 3.84% ROI).

  • 55-49 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.3 Units / -5.01% ROI
  • 42-59 when betting on the total runs Over for -22.35 Units / -19.61% ROI
  • 59-42 when betting on the total runs Under for +12.8 Units / 11.12% ROI

Astros vs Dodgers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 +240 0.5 -300
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +310 0.5 -400
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Will Smith (LAD) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Andy Pages (LAD) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650

Astros vs Dodgers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Will Smith (LAD) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Jose Altuve (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Jeremy Pena (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Astros vs Dodgers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Will Smith (LAD) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210

Astros vs Dodgers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
River Ryan (LAD) 3.5 -145 3.5 +110
Spencer Arrighetti (HOU) 5.5 -120 5.5 -110

River Ryan had a strike rate of just 57% (42/73) in his last start — 3rd lowest in MLB over the last week; League Avg: 65% — third Percentile.

River Ryan walked 3 of 22 batters (14%) in his last start — 5th highest in MLB over the last week; League Avg: 7% — fifth Percentile.

Opponents had a chase percentage of just 18% (7/38) against River Ryan in his last start — tied for 5th lowest in MLB over the last week; League Avg: 30% — sixth Percentile.

River Ryan has walked 3 of 22 batters (14%) over the past seven days (1 games) — 4th highest among NL Starters over the last week; League Avg: 7% — eighth Percentile.

Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Spencer Arrighetti has allowed an OBP of .405 (153 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 41 total IP; League Avg: .302 — 0 Percentile.

Spencer Arrighetti has allowed an OPS of 1.062 (151 PA’s) versus the top of the order this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 41 total IP; League Avg: .749 — first Percentile.

Spencer Arrighetti has allowed an OBP of .444 (151 PA’s) versus the top of the order this season — tied for highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 41 total IP; League Avg: .321 — first Percentile.

Spencer Arrighetti has walked 17 of 153 batters (11%) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — tied for 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 41 total IP; League Avg: 7% — fifth Percentile.

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Dodgers are 241-46 (.840) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .720.

The Dodgers are 28-15 (.651) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .453.

The Dodgers are 54-30 (.643) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .428.

The Dodgers are 141-26 (.844) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .729.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Astros are just 0-37 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .055.

The Astros are just 3-8 (.273) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Astros are 41-34 (.547) vs top 10 scoring offenses since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .420.

The Astros are just 10-18 (.357) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Dodgers are batting .365 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .339.

Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .338 (11,965 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .314.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of 1.223 (2,074 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 1.088.

Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .338 (10,432 PA’s) since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .317.

Astros hitters have just 844 strikeouts in 4,778 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros hitters are averaging just 3.65 pitches per plate appearance against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.89.

Astros hitters have just 523 strikeouts in 2,928 PA’s (18%) against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

16% of Astros’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (627/3,936 PA’s) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 12%.

The Dodgers pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 38% of their games in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Dodgers pitchers have walked 1,195 of 15,837 batters (7%) since the 2022 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Dodgers pitchers allowed division opponents to score first in just 31% of their games in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Dodgers pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 43% of their games at home in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Astros pitchers since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Astros pitchers have walked 373 of 3,908 batters (10%) this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The average home run distance against the Astros pitchers this season is 388.4 feet — best in MLB; League Avg: 397.6

The Astros have allowed 3.82 runs per game (822/215) on the road since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.44.

Astros vs. Dodgers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Justin Verlander (Houston Astros): Neck, 15-Day IL
  • Penn Murfee (Houston Astros): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Kendall Graveman (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Jose Urquidy (Houston Astros): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Oliver Ortega (Houston Astros): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • J.P. France (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Kyle Tucker (Houston Astros): Lower Leg, 10-Day IL
  • Bennett Sousa (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Cristian Javier (Houston Astros): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Brusdar Graterol (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Tony Gonsolin (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Tyler Glasnow (Los Angeles Dodgers): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Miguel Rojas (Los Angeles Dodgers): Forearm, Day-To-Day
  • Ryan Brasier (Los Angeles Dodgers): Calf, 60-Day IL
  • Connor Brogdon (Los Angeles Dodgers): Foot, 60-Day IL
  • Mookie Betts (Los Angeles Dodgers): Hand, 10-Day IL
  • Emmet Sheehan (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Max Muncy (Los Angeles Dodgers): Oblique, 60-Day IL
  • Clayton Kershaw (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Dustin May (Los Angeles Dodgers): Neck, 60-Day IL
  • Walker Buehler (Los Angeles Dodgers): Hip, 15-Day IL
  • Michael Grove (Los Angeles Dodgers): Ribs, 15-Day IL

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