In this article, we will formulate an Astros vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, July 6, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Houston Astros (54-35, 22-21 Away) are unbeaten in the last 12 series, winning 11 with one split. The Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and, most recently, the Colorado Rockies on the road, along the way. They will also win the series against the reigning champions Dodgers, after securing wins in the opening two games. In Saturday’s 6-4 victory, Zack Short led the offense with two RBI, while Framber Valdez got the win after allowing four runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts and two walks across 6.0 innings of work.

This year, the Astros average 4.38 runs per game (15th in the MLB) on a .261/.326/.409 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Astros’ staff has a 3.50 ERA (5th) and 1.16 WHIP (2nd). Isaac Paredes leads the Astros with a .258 batting average, 18 home runs, and 48 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Astros is Colton Gordon, who is 3-1 in nine starts this season, with a 4.37 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 45.1 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (56-34, 33-16 Home) were victorious in seven straight series, but will lose this one against the Astros after a couple of losses in the last two days. Prior to this series, the Dodgers swept the Colorado Rockies and beat the Kansas City Royals on the road, while they also swept the Chicago White Sox at home. Many expected the Dodgers to bounce back from an 18-1 loss in Game 1 against Houston, but they lost Game 2 as well, 6-4. Miguel Rojas led the offense with three RBI, while Shohei Ohtani pitched for 2.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on one hit with three strikeouts and no walks. Justin Wrobleski took the loss.

This season, the Dodgers average 5.56 runs per game (1st in the MLB) on a .261/.337/.457 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.31 ERA (23rd) and 1.32 WHIP (20th). Andy Pages leads the Dodgers with a .293 batting average, 17 home runs, and 58 RBI this season.

Emmet Sheehan will take the mound for the Dodgers on Sunday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 0-0 record in one start this year with a 2.25 ERA and 0.75 WHIP in 4.0 innings.

Total Runs Facts

Seven of the Dodgers’ last eight games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
Eleven of the Astros’ last 13 games as underdogs against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last 11 games as home favorites against American League opponents.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Astros’ last six games against NL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (141).
The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (481).
The Astros rank 1st in the league for hits allowed this season (655).
The Astros rank 2nd in the league for batting average this season (.261).

Astros vs Dodgers Prediction

The Astros won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last six. Three of the past four H2H duels went Over, and I am going with another Over in this one because of the pitching matchup. Emmet Sheehan is not experienced enough and he recently got the call to join from minors. I am not sure whether he’ll last for more than 4.0 innings, but I believe the Astros will get to him while he’s on the mound. Colton Gordon displayed some good numbers for a rookie, especially in June, when he posted a 2.14 ERA. Still, I am backing the Dodgers to try to win and score as many runs as possible, so Gordon will be under heavy fire on Sunday. Go with Over.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Over 8.5