The LA Dodgers lost Game 1 of a four game set against the Houston Astros 0-3, on home field. The Dodgers have won just one of four against the Astros this year as they get set for Game 2 tonight, Friday July 17. MLB oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Dodgers as -160 moneyline favs over the Astros (+150) with the over/under listed at 7.5 runs. Be sure to get your MLB Pick: Dodgers vs Astros MLB Odds & Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com
The Astros (45-44) have now won back to back games and seven of their last ten. The Astros are 21-21 on the road where they average 4.17 runs for and 4.90 runs against. The Astros bring out right hander Roy Oswalt (5-4, 3.85 ERA) tonight as he looks for his third straight victory. He last pitched in a 6-5 win over Washington after tossing six innings, allowing five hits, three runs and striking out six. The Houston Astros are ranked 9 in hitting with a batting average of .267. They are averaging 4.2 runs per game this season with OPS of .734. Against the Dodgers – Miguel Tejada has six hits with a .353 batting average, while Carlos Lee has one homer, four runs and two RBI’s.
The Dodgers (56-33) lost their first home game after a 6-3 road trip and they’ve won six of their last ten. The Dodgers are 28-14 at home where they average 4.45 runs for and 3.24 runs against. The Dodgers counter with righty Chad Billingsley (9-4, 3.38 ERA) who lost his last start. He last pitched in a 0-3 loss to Colorado after tossing 7.2 innings, allowing one homer, five hits, three runs and striking out 11. The Dodgers are ranked 3 in hitting with a batting average of .275. They are averaging 5.0 runs per game this season with OPS of .764. Against the Astros – Orlando Hudson has eight hits with a .471 batting average, while Manny Ramirez has two homers, three runs and five RBI’s.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Astros are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Los Angeles.
- Under is 4-0 in Billingsleys last 4 starts vs. Astros.
- Astros are 4-1 in Oswalts last 5 starts vs. Dodgers.
- Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Dodgers are 20-6 in their last 26 games following a loss.
MLB Pick: Dodgers vs Astros
When: Fri, July 17, 2009 10:10 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Astros +150
Point-Spreads.com MLB Pick: Dodgers vs Astros MLB Odds & Prediction
The Bottom Line: The Astros have the better pitcher tonight. Come on Astros! Be sure to get your MLB Pick: Dodgers vs Astros MLB Odds & Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 100% deposit bonus, simply use promo code WIN100 and start winning today!
