Dodgers vs. Astros: Game 2 Predictions, Odds and Picks - July 27, MLB 2024

On Friday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros met for their first meeting in Houston since the 2017 World Series. What occured was an outcome reminiscent of what took place seven years ago.

Joey Loperfido got things started for the Astros with an RBI single in the second. Alex Bregman and Jon Singleton would contribute with home runs of their own before a Mauricio Dubon double made it 5-0, the margin that the Astros would go on to win by.

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Friday's game was the first time the Astros have played at home as divisional leaders this season. Owing to a 14-9 record since June 28, the Astros rocketed past the Seattle Mariners in the standings this week. Previously, the Astros trailed Seattle by ten games as late as June 18.

Owing to their 62-43 record, the Dodgers retain a strong lead over the San Diego Padres in the NL West. However, a succession of pitching injuries has made the short-term outlook considerably more uncertain for one of MLB's most esteemed clubs.

Dodgers vs Astros Baseball Betting Odds

Saturday July 27, 6:10 pm	Money Line	Run Spread	Total Runs
Los Angeles Dodgers	+125	+1.5 -160	0 8.5 -120
Houston Astros	-150	-1.5 +135	U 8.5 +100

Where to Watch Dodgers vs Astros

For fans in Houston, the game will be available to watch on the Space City Home Network. For those tuning in from the Los Angeles area, SportsNet LA will carry the game.

Moreover, an increasing number of fans are looking towards streaming options. Among the most popular are MLB.TV and fubo, both of which will be showing the game between the Dodgers and Astros on Friday.

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Dodgers vs Astros Prediction

Now 22-11 since June 15, the Astros tout the AL's best record over that span of time, and remain one of the hottest teams in baseball. Despite unexpectedly dropping a series to the Oakland Athletics this week, Houston's big bats are all hot.

Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Jeremy Pena, and Alex Bregman have combined for a .366 batting average alongside four home runs and 10 RBIs in the past week. Additionally, Houston's 2.96 combined ERA since July 10 ranks sixth in MLB over that period.

Los Angeles' pitching injuries are increasingly evident. Tonight, rookie Justin Wrobleski will bring his 4.40 ERA to the mound. Hopefully, for fans in LA, the electric Houston lineup does not become too much for the 24-year-old former 11th round draft pick.

Prediction: Houston W 8-4