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Today's Betting Overview - Astros vs. Dodgers
The Astros take on the Dodgers on Friday, June 23rd 2023 at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Houston Astros (41-34) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (41-33)
- Date: Friday, June 23rd 2023
- Time: 10:10 ET
- Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
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Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 41-34, the Houston Astros will host Houston, currently ranked 2nd in the AL West. On the season, the Astros have an above .500 road record, at 19-15.
Despite being the favorite in 55 of their 75 games, Houston's record against the runline is only 37-38. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 37-37.
J.P. France gets the start for the Astros with a below .500 record at 2-2. So far, J.P. France has put together an ERA of 3.42 across his eight outings. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .225. Opposing hitters have gone deep eight times against J.P. France, who has a WOBA allowed of .297. France has a WHIP of 1.20, with 16 walks allowed.
Houston's offense comes into this game averaging 4.5 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. Through 75 games, the Astros have the 15th-ranked batting average at .246. So far, the team is the 12th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 85 deep shots. To date, Houston has the MLB's 17th-rated OBP, sitting at .315.
Los Angeles Dodgers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Houston Astros, they have a record of 41-33, placing them 3rd in the NL West. On the season, the Dodgers have an above .500 home record, going 22-14 at Dodger Stadium.
With an above .500 record against the runline at 39-35, Los Angeles has been favored 82.4% of the time this season. The team's over/under record comes in at 40-29 with an average betting line of 9.
Emmet Sheehan will take the mound having yet to factor into a decision, still sitting with a record of 0-0. Sheehan has still not allowed an earned run this season. Opposing hitters have yet to even record a single hit against Sheehan. In terms of power numbers, Emmet Sheehan has yet to give up a home run and enters with a WOBA allowed of .069. With a total of two walks, Sheehan has a WHIP of .33.
Offensively, Los Angeles has had no problem putting up runs, as their scoring average of 5.3 runs per game, ranks 4th in the MLB. As a team, the Dodgers are batting a healthy .239, placing them 18th in the league. Currently, Los Angeles is one of the best power hitting lineups in the league, at 118 home runs (3rd). Los Angeles' overall OBP of .326 is good for 10th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Astros vs. Dodgers
Heading into today's matchup between Los Angeles and Houston, the Dodgers are the betting favorite at -150 on the moneyline. Los Angeles' implied win probability sits at 60.0%. The MLB preditive model shows Los Angeles having a strong performance at the plate and has identified the best bet to take Los Angeles on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Dodgers Moneyline -150
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