The two most successful teams in Major League Baseball over the past decade are the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. Since 2015 Houston has seven playoff berths, four World Series appearances, and two World Series championships. In like manner, the Dodgers have made the playoffs for ten consecutive seasons. Los Angeles has three World Series appearances in that run, with one championship. On Sunday night, the Dodgers host the Astros on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball. The showdown promises large TV ratings and heavy action with the baseball betting odds.
Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Betting Information
Date and Time: | Sunday, June 25, 2023, 7 p.m. ET |
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Location: | Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA |
TV Coverage: | ESPN |
Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Astros at Dodgers SBG Betting Odds Analysis
First among sports betting in baseball are the Los Angeles Dodgers. For multiple generations, the Dodgers have been one of the most public teams on the board. As mentioned earlier, Los Angeles has been profoundly successful. Gamblers are always drawn to teams that win on an annual basis. However, that means the Dodgers are often overpriced.
While the Astros are not as popular as the Dodgers, they have a serious brand cache on the board. Houston’s consistent winning and status as defending World Series champions is a draw. Wise Guys will like Houston in this spot as a power road dog.
So far this season, the Astros are in the red with the money line. But Houston has a small profit with the run line. Houston is trending even with totals this year. In like manner, the Dodges are in the red with the money line. Los Angeles is not making money on the run line, either. The Dodgers are trending over the total in 2023.
Houston Astros Team Overview
Overall, the Houston Astros are 39-33 straight up and 35-36-1 over/under the total. Houston is 3rd in the American League West Division standings. Houston is six games behind the Texas Rangers in the American League West Division race. Late on, the Astros have covered three out of their last ten games. The Astros have reviewed the total in five of their nine matchups.
Right-hander Hunter Brown is the probable Houston starter. Browns is 6-3 with a 3.35 earned run average and 1.19 WHIP. Late on, Houston won three of Brown’s previous five starts. Additionally, closer Ryan Pressly is 1-2 with a 3.38 ERA, and 12 saves in 15 opportunities. Overall, Houston ranks 15th for run production and 1st for team ERA.
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Overview
In sum, the Los Angeles Dodgers are 39-33 straight up and 41-27-4 over/under the total. Los Angeles is 3rd in the National League West Division standings. LA is four games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League West Division race. Late on, the Dodgers have covered three out of their last nine games. The Dodgers have gone under the total in three of their previous ten matchups.
Right-hander Tony Gonsolin is the probable Dodger starter. So far, Gonsolin is 4-2 with a 2.92 earned run average and 1.01 WHIP. Closer Evan Phillips is 1-2 with a 2.28 ERA and seven saves in eight opportunities.
Of great concern is the Dodgers rank 25th for staff ERA. That number offsets the LA ranking of 4th for run production.
Astros at Dodgers SBG Free Pick
As mentioned earlier, the Astros will offer good MLB odds value as the power underdog.
Astros at Dodgers SBG Best Bet: Houston Astros.