- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros
- Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
- Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
- Television: Space City Home Network
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles (-160), Houston (+132)
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The Houston Astros (13-21) are gearing up to face the Los Angeles Dodgers (20-13) at Daikin Park this Monday. The betting line favors Los Angeles at -160, while Houston is set at +132. The total runs line has been established at 9. For this game, the starting pitchers are set to be Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Colton Gordon.
The Dodgers have accumulated 53 doubles and launched 45 home runs this season. They are currently slugging at .442, with 263 strikeouts and 130 walks. As a team, the Los Angeles Dodgers are averaging 5.2 runs per game, ranking them 6th in the league. With 163 RBIs and 301 hits, their batting average stands at .271, while they have scored 171 runs combined with an on-base percentage of .349.
The Dodgers currently boast a team ERA of 3.29, placing them 3rd in the league, having struck out 293 opposing batters. Dodgers’ pitchers have allowed 30 home runs and a total of 111 runs called against them, ranking them 1st in the league. They have walked 101 batters, with a FIP of 3.66 this season. Los Angeles has given up 228 base hits (averaging 7.1 per 9 innings) and 106 earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 2.90, complemented by a collective WHIP of 1.13.
The Dodgers have sent 99 relief pitchers to the mound this season. They have inherited 33 runners, with 24.2% of them scoring. The bullpen earned 16 holds this year (21st in MLB). With 19 appearances when opponents were on base and 30 high-leverage situations, they have achieved 7 saves this season out of 12 opportunities, resulting in a 58.3% save rate across 28 save situations.
Los Angeles has made 870 putouts, 265 assists, and has recorded 12 errors this season. Their fielding percentage is .990, ranking them 5th in MLB, and they have executed a total of 20 double plays. The Dodgers have turned 72.6% of balls in play into outs over 2,610 innings, sitting at 3rd in MLB.
Yamamoto (21-12 career record) has a FIP of 2.66, having faced 1,199 batters during his career. He has allowed 220 hits (6.6 hits per 9 innings) and issued 90 walks. His ERA is 2.70 (90 earned runs allowed) with a career WHIP of 1.032. Across 300 innings pitched, Yamamoto has accumulated 338 strikeouts throughout his professional baseball journey.
The Houston Astros have recorded 43 home runs and 166 RBIs this season. They’ve achieved 71 doubles, walked 132 times, and scored 175 runs. The Astros are holding an OBP of .347 with a team batting average of .269 this season. Their SLG% is .442, averaging 5.15 runs per game (7th in the league). They have struck out 260 times (25th in the league) and garnered 315 hits.
The Houston pitching staff has allowed 200 runs this season, resulting in an ERA of 5.92 (194 earned runs). They have surrendered 47 home runs and give up 6.10 runs per 9 innings (30th in the league). The Astros carry a team WHIP of 1.633 and a FIP of 5.24 for the season. Their K/BB ratio is 9.30 (304 strikeouts vs. 183 walks), ranking 26th in the league for total hits allowed with 299.
In terms of save situations, the Astros have achieved 13 holds out of 21 opportunities and have experienced 1 blown save. Houston’s bullpen has recorded 7 saves from 8 opportunities. Relief pitchers have inherited 30.4% of 69 inherited base runners, along with 24 high-leverage appearances and 41 situations with runners on base. They rank first in MLB with a save rate of 87.5%, deploying 109 relief pitchers this season.
The Houston Astros have executed 35 double plays and showcased a .990 fielding percentage (4th in Major League Baseball). They have tallied 258 assists, 11 errors, and totaled 886 putouts. Their defensive efficiency stands at 67.4% over 2,658 innings (28th in MLB).
Throughout his career, Gordon has allowed 124 hits while achieving 83 strikeouts across 95 innings pitched. He has conceded 63 earned runs, showing a WHIP of 1.535 and a FIP of 5.9. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 3.77, and he has faced 429 hitters during his professional career. Gordon owns a career record of 6-4 with a 5.96 ERA, allowing 11.7 hits per nine innings.
Who will triumph in tonight’s matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Houston (+132)
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