Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/4

MLB game preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers will play against the Houston Astros in an MLB regular season game. The Dodgers have a record of 21-13 and are ranked first in their division. They recently won a game and have gone 5-5 in their last ten games. The Astros have a 14-21 record and are in fourth place in their division. They are on a two-game winning streak and also have a 5-5 record in their last ten games.

The game will be held at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, with a retractable roof. It is set for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 8:10 PM. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with a light breeze and a few clouds, but the roof may prevent the wind from affecting play. The game will be shown on SN LA.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been hitting well this season. They rank second in batting average and on-base percentage. Their slugging percentage is third, which shows they can hit for power and get on base.

In recent games, the Dodgers’ pitching has been strong. Their earned run average ranks third, and they lead the league in batting average against. The team’s pitchers have also given up the fewest quality starts.

The Dodgers’ top hitters include Max Muncy and Dalton Rushing. Muncy leads the team in home runs with nine, while Rushing has an impressive .340 batting average. Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani also provide solid batting averages and RBIs.

Dodgers vs Astros Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros
  • Venue: Daikin Park in Houston, TX
  • Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dodgers Moneyline -207, Astros Moneyline +174

Houston Astros Team Preview

The Houston Astros have shown mixed results in their recent games. They won two out of three games against the Boston Red Sox. The team had strong performances from Christian Walker and Carlos Correa.

Houston’s batting is among the best in the league. They rank 3rd in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. They are also 1st in doubles, which highlights their ability to hit for extra bases.

The Astros pitching staff has struggled this season, holding the 30th spot in earned run average. However, they rank 10th in quality starts, indicating some consistency in starting pitching. Steven Okert, with a 4.20 ERA, will be the starting pitcher for their next game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers have a strong chance to win against the Astros. The consensus moneyline for the Dodgers is -207, while the Astros are at +174. With the Dodgers’ pitching ranked 3rd in ERA and the Astros struggling with a 5.75 ERA, the Dodgers are likely to come out on top. The projected score is Dodgers 5, Astros 3.

The over/under line is set at 8.5. Considering the Dodgers’ solid pitching and the Astros’ struggles on the mound, the total score may not reach the over. The Dodgers’ strong batting and pitching suggest a lower scoring game. The projected total is 8, so the recommendation is to take the under at 8.5 (-105).