Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

The Los Angeles Dodgers (62-44) visit the Houston Astros (55-49) on Sunday afternoon. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 2-0

In a battle of division leaders. the NL West-leading Dodgers have lost back-to-back games to Houston, 5-0 on Friday and then 7-6 on Saturday as +141 road underdogs. DH Shoehei Ohtani and 2B Cavan Biggio each had 2 RBIs.

The AL West-leading Astros have won 3 games in a row after covering as -154 home favorites Saturday behind 3B Alex Bregman‘s walk off HR.

Dodgers at Astros projected starters

RHP River Ryan vs. RHP Spencer Arrighetti

Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd career start. The 25-year-old rookie has a 1.31 WHIP, 5.06 BB/9 and 3.38 K/9 in 5 1/3 IP.

• 1st career start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 3-2 win against San Francisco Giants Monday
• Made 45 starts in minor leagues compiling a 3.22 ERA

Arrighetti (4-8, 5.65 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.58 WHIP, 4.71 BB/9 and 10.05 K/9 in 86 IP.

• Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 4-0 loss at Oakland A’s Monday
• 24-year-old made MLB debut on April 10; 1st time facing Dodgers

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Dodgers at Astros odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:37 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Dodgers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Astros -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (-190) | Astros -1.5 (+155)
• Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Dodgers at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Astros 5

BET DODGERS (+105).

LA is 6-3 in its last 9 games and has scored 6 runs in 2 of its last 3 games. Ryan, the Dodgers No. 4 prospect, will be taking the mound for just the 2nd time in his career and should hold his own against another rookie pitcher in Arrighetti.

PASS.

The moneyline has better odds for the Dodgers in this matchup.

BET OVER 9 (-110).

Both teams have hit the Over in 3 of their last 4 games. LA has scored 6 runs in 2 of its last 3, and 5 or more runs in 5 of its last 8 games while allowing 4 or more in 7 of its last 10. Houston has scored 5 or more runs in 3 straight games while allowing 4 or more in 3 of its last 5.

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