The Los Angeles Dodgers (43-33) host the Houston Astros (41-36) in a primetime battle on Sunday Night Baseball. Both teams sit in third place in their respective divisions. The Dodgers are 39-16 in their last 55 vs. American League West opponents. Meanwhile, the Astros are 26-9 in their last 35 games played on Sunday.
First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Los Angeles as a -125 favorite (risk $125 to win $100) on the money line, while the over/under, or total number of runs Vegas thinks will be scored, is 8.5 in the latest Astros vs. Dodgers odds. Before you make any Dodgers vs. Astros picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. It went 331-285 on top-rated MLB money line picks (+357) over the past two seasons. It has opened the 2023 MLB season on a 35-26 roll on all-top rated MLB picks. Anybody who has followed it has seen profitable returns.
Now, the model has dialed in on Astros vs. Dodgers and revealed its predictions and best bets. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's MLB picks. Here are the MLB odds and betting trends for Dodgers vs. Astros:
- Astros vs. Dodgers money line: Dodgers -125, Astros +105
- Astros vs. Dodgers run line: Houston +1.5 (-178)
- Astros vs. Dodgers over/under: 8.5 runs
- HOU: The Astros are 8-1 in their last nine games after losing the first two games of a series
- LAD: The Dodgers are 4-0 in their last four overall
- Astros vs. Dodgers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back the Dodgers
Mookie Betts is an outstanding hitter and all-around talent. Betts has terrific speed that allows him to steal bases and cover plenty of ground in the outfield. The six-time All-Star is tied for eighth in the MLB in home runs (18) with 45 RBI and a batting average of .257. In Friday's win over Houston, Betts hit a two-run homer.
Catcher Will Smith is a great athlete behind the plate. Smith has a rocket of a throwing arm with consistent hitting skills. The 28-year-old can hit for power when needed. He has a batting average of .292 with 11 home runs and 39 RBI. In his last outing, Smith was 1-of-3 with two runs scored and a solo home run. See which team to back here.
Why you should back the Astros
Third baseman Alex Bregman is a reliable weapon for Houston. Bregman has a compact and quick swing that produces plenty of line-drive hits. The 29-year-old uses his solid range and arm strength to be a sound defender on the corner. Bregman is hitting .249 with 11 home runs and 48 RBI. On Saturday, he was 2-of-5 with a double, a homer, and four RBI.
Right fielder Kyle Tucker uses his outstanding hands and awareness to own solid bat speed. Tucker has a knack for making consistent contact and generating offense. The 26-year-old is batting .275 with 10 home runs and 42 RBI. On June 23 against the Dodgers, Tucker belted a solo home run. See which team to back here.
How to make Astros vs. Dodgers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the run total, projecting 8.3 combined runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model's MLB picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Dodgers vs. Astros, and which side of the money line has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the money line to jump on, all from the advanced model that's on a 35-26 roll, and find out.
