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Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
The fans at Dodger Stadium will be treated to a game between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers when they take their seats on Wednesday.
The Astros will give the ball to starter Jake Odorizzi in this one. Right hander Odorizzi is 4-5 this season with a 4.30 ERA.
Odorizzi's opponent in this one will be Max Scherzer. The Dodgers right hander has a 2.76 ERA to go along with a 8-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Dodgers as -195-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Los Angeles was a 3-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Astros. They lost as -172 favorites, while the total score of 3 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Houston was a 3-0 winner in its last match on the road against the Dodgers. They won as +162 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Houston:
Team record: 65-42 SU
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games on the road
Los Angeles:
Team record: 64-44 SU
LA Dodgers is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home
Next up:
Houston home to Minnesota Thursday, August 5
Los Angeles home to Los Angeles Friday, August 6