Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions
As the weekend series between the Houston Astros (41-34) and Los Angeles Dodgers (41-33) heats up, be sure to take out the trash early on Saturday! Dodger Stadium will be
Game outlook
As the weekend series between the Houston Astros (41-34) and Los Angeles Dodgers (41-33) heats up, be sure to take out the trash early on Saturday! Dodger Stadium will be hosting the tight playoff contenders at 7:15 p.m. EDT, with FOX broadcasting the game. Astros' pitcher, Ronel Blanco, has an ERA of 4.66, while the Dodgers starting pitcher, Bobby Miller, has an ERA of 2.83. Los Angeles has opened as the betting favorite at -172, with the current line at -175. Both teams will be doing whatever it takes to win the game and secure their claim to a playoff spot, so don’t miss out on the intense battle between these two dugouts!
Los Angeles Dodgers' Highly Successful Season Marred by Bullpen Injuries and Miller's Shaky Start
The Los Angeles Dodgers have seen a successful season in 2021, boasting a remarkable lineup with the fourth-most runs per game prior to this series. Not surprisingly, they have the second-highest walk rate and fourth-highest slugging percentage, bolstered by the third-most home runs in the major leagues. Ahead of Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith, the Dodgers have formed one of the most formidable batting orders in MLB. Scoring has been their primary weapon, highlighted by consecutive shutouts before returning home for this series. However, the Dodgers' bullpen has been significantly hindered by a number of injuries, with a 4.88 ERA (29th in the majors). As a result, the rotation has also been affected, though rookie Bobby Miller's strong performance has helped ease some of these worries. His latest start against the Giants was not his best, giving up seven runs over 5.2 innings, and unfortunately, it was the first time he had allowed a home run, multiple runs, or more than four hits. Los Angeles will be looking to ensure that this was an anomaly, not the first four starts of his career.