Los Angeles at Houston

It is never an easy task to face the Dodgers, especially when they are pitching Yoshinobu Yamamoto. But the timing isn't really bad to host the Dodgers. LA is 1-4 in its last five games. The Dodgers are averaging a measly 2.2 runs per game during this span. The Dodgers have been without Mookie Betts for several weeks already, and Shohei Ohtani is 0 for 14 in his last four games. That is his longest hitless streak since 2022, when he was with the Angels. Yamamoto just had his only non-quality start of the season against the Marlins in his last outing. This is going to be a bullpen game for the Astros, beginning with Steven Okert. The pitching matchup is a big reason why the Dodgers are such heavy favorites. Houston, though, is 3-0 the past three times it has been plus $1.20 or higher. The Astros play at Daikin Park, which is extremely friendly to right-handed pull hitters. Houston has the highest rate of plate appearances from right-handed hitters in the majors. The Astros are live to spring another upset here. Take the Astros.