Astros vs. Dodgers: Betting Preview for July 28

Published 12:24 am Sunday, July 28, 2024

Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros (55-49) will be seeking a series sweep when they square off with the Los Angeles Dodgers (62-44) at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, July 28. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 PM ET.

At -125, the Astros are the moneyline favorites in this game against the Dodgers (+105). This matchup’s total has been listed at 9. You can get -110 odds on the over and -110 odds on the under.

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Astros vs. Dodgers Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, July 28, 2024
  • Time: 2:10 PM ET
  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Venue: Minute Maid Park
  • TV Channel: SCHN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Astros -125
  • Moneyline Underdog: Dodgers +105
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Spencer Arrighetti (4-8 with a 5.65 ERA and 96 strikeouts in 86 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Astros, his 19th of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics, when he went six innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up seven hits.
  • Arrighetti heads into this matchup with three quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Arrighetti is aiming for his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 4.8 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • In two of his 18 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.

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Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Astros average 1.2 home runs per game to rank 10th in MLB action with 120 total home runs.
  • Houston’s .420 slugging percentage ranks seventh-best in MLB.
  • The Astros lead MLB with a .263 batting average.
  • Houston ranks 11th in runs scored with 490 (4.7 per game).
  • The Astros’ .321 on-base percentage ranks ninth-best in baseball.
  • The Astros strike out 7 times per game, the third-best mark in the majors.
  • Houston’s 4.00 team ERA ranks 15th across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Houston has a collective 8.9 K/9, the fifth-best in the majors.
  • The Astros average MLB’s 20th-ranked WHIP (1.294).

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