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Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers Preview & Picks – Dodgers To Ease Past Astros In MLB

leigh-copson
04 Jul 2025
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Leigh Copson 04 Jul 2025
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  • Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers picks for Friday, July 4
  • Game is taking place at Dodger Stadium
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    Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers Preview & Picks
  • Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Houston Astros Form
  • Los Angeles Dodgers Form

Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers Preview & Picks

Los Angeles are tipped to cover as they rack up another victory at home.

The Dodgers are in excellent form and should have few issues getting after struggling Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr.

  • Los Angeles Dodgers are 9-1 in their last 10 games
  • Los Angeles Dodgers are 32-14 at home this season
  • Houston pitcher Lance McCullers Jr is 1-3 with a 6.61 ERA
  • The Over has cashed in 5 of Lance McCullers Jr’s 8 appearances (1 push)

Head To Head

  • Los Angeles Dodgers lead the all-time series 403-337
  • Los Angeles Dodgers won 6-2 when the two teams last met in July 2024

Houston Astros Form

Houston head to Los Angeles on the back of a loss, but in good form with eight wins in their last 10 games.

This Astros’ strong run began against the other Los Angeles team, as they edged the Angels 8-7 in a high-scoring clash.

They then built on that victory as they returned home to sweep Philadelphia in a three-game series, winning 1-0, 2-0 and 2-1.

Houston failed to sweep the Chicago Cubs in their next home series, but they did sandwiched a 12-3 loss with 7-4 and 2-0 victories to maintain their momentum.

The Astros then travelled to Colorado to beat the Rockies 6-5 and 5-3, although they did miss out on the sweep as they lost the series finale 7-6.

Los Angeles Dodgers Form

Los Angeles enter this series on an outstanding run of form, having now won nine of their previous 10 games.

The Dodgers’ red-hot run started at home as they beat Washington 13-7 in the final game of that series.

They then went out on the road and swept the Rockies in Colorado, recording 9-7, 8-1 and 3-1 wins.

Los Angeles continued that road trip in Kansas City, and having won the series opener 5-4, they rebounded from a 9-5 loss to the Royals with a 5-1 victory.

The Dodgers returned home after that and were able to sweep the Chicago White Sox in a three-game series, winning 6-1, 5-4 and 6-2.

Verdict

Both teams are in good form heading into this game, but Los Angeles are tough to oppose at home.

The Dodgers are have been rock solid at home this season and should have little problem in lighting up Lance McCullers Jr.

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Best Bet2: Over 9.0 Total Runs @-120.48 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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