Dodgers vs. Astros Picks & Best Bets 26th Jul 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Houston Astros will meet the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB action on Friday at Minute Maid Park, starting at 8:10 p.m. ET.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Friday's MLB matchup using advanced AI technology to pinpoint the best Dodgers vs. Astros bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Astros have a 60% chance of defeating the Dodgers.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Dodgers vs. Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Dodgers vs. Astros picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to generate MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Dodgers vs. Astros Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, July 26th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Minute Maid Park
- Run Line: Dodgers +1.5 / Astros -1.5
- Moneyline: Dodgers +116 / Astros -135
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 8 Runs (-110/-110)
Astros -1.5 @ +160 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Astros have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the Astros have a probability of 41%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of +160 for the Astros -1.5, presenting a favorable 2.1% edge for them to cover.
Total Runs Under 8 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% chance that the total will stay under 8 runs.
Dodgers vs. Astros Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Los Angeles Dodgers at +116 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Houston Astros are available at -135 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Astros are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 60% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Astros present the best betting value, with the odds of -135 available at DraftKings Sportsbook for an edge of 2.6%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Dodgers vs. Astros
Here are the best MLB player props for Friday's Dodgers vs. Astros game.
Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction - Gavin Stone Under 17.5 Outs Recorded (-120)
- Our top prop bet for the Dodgers is on Gavin Stone to record under 17.5 outs.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 66.1%, giving us an edge of 11.5% on the -120 odds offered by BetMGM.
Houston Astros Prediction - Joey Loperfido To Get a Hit (-125)
- Our best prop bet for the Astros is on Joey Loperfido to get a hit.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 65.6%, providing an edge of 10.0% on the -125 odds available at DraftKings.
These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Dodgers vs. Astros Betting Trends
In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Dodgers vs. Astros trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Gavin Lux to Record an RBI
Gavin Lux has recorded at least one RBI in 5 of his last 11 games (45% success rate). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of +350 (22% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Joey Loperfido to Record an RBI
Joey Loperfido has recorded at least one RBI in 4 of his last 11 appearances (36%). You can make a bet that he'll record another one at odds of +275 (27%), also available at DraftKings.
Yainer Diaz to Record an RBI
Yainer Diaz has recorded at least one RBI in 5 of his last 11 games (45%). You can bet on him to record at least one RBI again at odds of +160 (38%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Gavin Stone of the Dodgers to record under 17.5 outs, with an edge of 11.5% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Astros -1.5 to cover.
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