The Los Angeles Dodgers (41-33) will aim to defend home-field advantage when they host the Houston Astros (41-34) in the first game of an exciting weekend series on Friday, June 23.
- Astros vs Dodgers Game Info
- Astros vs Dodgers Odds & Spread
- Astros vs Dodgers Betting Trends
- Astros vs Dodgers Prediction & Pick
- Astros vs Dodgers Best Bet
Astros vs Dodgers Game Info
- Date:'Friday, June 23, 2023
- Time:'10:10 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, CA
- Coverage:'ATT Sportsnet-SW and Sportsnet LA
- Moneyline:'HOU: (+124) | LAD: (-146)
- Spread:'HOU: +1.5 (-160) | LAD: -1.5 (+132)
- Total:'8.5 — Over: (-120) | Under: (-102)
- Houston is 3-6 straight up in its last nine games against the Dodgers.
- The total has hit the over in four of Houston's last five games.
- The Dodgers are 8-0 straight up in their last eight games against the AL West.
- The total has hit the over in four of the Dodgers' last five h ome games.
These MLB powerhouses haven't met head-to-head since August of 2021, which only adds to the surrounding hype. The Astros are coming off a home series win over the New York Mets, while the Dodgers emerged victorious in each contest of a two-game road set against the Los Angeles Angels.
Astros vs Dodgers Odds & Spread
The Dodgers enter this contest as home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 10:10 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 8.5 runs with the over favored at -120 odds.
Astros vs Dodgers Betting Trends
Astros vs Dodgers Prediction & Pick
Friday night's pitching matchup features two rookies battling on the mound. JP France gets the nod for Houston as he checks in with a 3.42 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across eight starts (2-2 record). Emmet Sheehan will start for the Dodgers after throwing six no-hit innings in his MLB debut back on June 16.
There may not be a clear advantage in this matchup when it comes to starting pitching, but there sure is one when it comes to bullpen pitching. The Dodgers rank 29th in bullpen ERA (4.88) this season, while the Astros rank seventh (3.58). Giving up runs in late innings has doo med LA a number of times.
Look for this game to be close throughout the first five or so innings before the Astros' offense starts to take control. After all, Houston travels to LA with the fifth-best run differential on the road this year (+33). The likes of Jose Altuve and Kyle Tucker will be too much for the Dodgers on Friday night.
Final Score Prediction:'Astros: 6 | Dodgers: 4
Astros vs Dodgers Best Bet
This run total sticks out as a bit too low for the Astros considering they are averaging 5.2 runs over their last 10 away games and now face a pitcher that has pitched only 6.0 innings above the Double-A level in his career. Not only that, but the Dodgers are surrendering a whopping 5.32 runs per home game (No. 29 in MLB). Houston's offense is far too deep and talented to be held in check on Friday.