- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros
- Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: Space City Home Network
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles (-145) Houston (+125)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (22-13) will face off against the Houston Astros (14-22) at Daikin Park this Wednesday. The moneyline is set at -145 for the Dodgers and +125 for the Astros, with a total set at 8.5. Expected pitchers are Tyler Glasnow for the Dodgers and Lance McCullers Jr. for the Astros.
The Dodgers are currently averaging 5.2 runs per game, ranking them 4th in Major League Baseball (MLB). They have amassed 183 runs this season with a team on-base percentage (OBP) of .352. Los Angeles has recorded 58 doubles and 47 home runs, contributing to 174 RBIs and a total of 324 hits, leading to a team batting average of .273. Their slugging percentage stands at .443 along with 279 strikeouts and 139 walks drawn.
As of now, the Dodgers hold a team ERA of 3.21, placing them 2nd in the league, with a staff tally of 310 strikeouts. The pitching unit has surrendered 31 home runs and allowed 115 runs in total, ranking first overall. Their walks count is at 105, and the team FIP is rated at 3.61. The Dodgers have permitted 241 hits (averaging 7.0 per 9 innings) and 110 earned runs, showing a K/BB ratio of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.12.
On the mound, Dodgers pitchers have faced opponents with players on base 20 times and have made 30 appearances in crucial situations. The relief staff has recorded 18 holds this season, ranking 20th in MLB, with a 61.5% save rate across 31 save opportunities; they’ve secured 8 saves while missing 5 out of 13 chances. The bullpen has inherited 34 runners this season, with 23.5% of them scoring. The Dodgers have utilized 105 relievers throughout this campaign.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have achieved 924 putouts, collected 282 assists, and made 13 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .989, placing them 5th in the league. They have turned 22 double plays and converted 72.6% of balls in play into outs over 2,772 innings, securing the 3rd position in professional baseball.
Glasnow has pitched 792 innings in his MLB career, securing 999 strikeouts. His career ERA is 3.68, having allowed 324 earned runs and carrying a WHIP of 1.132. Glasnow has given up 594 hits (6.7 hits per nine innings) and issued 303 walks. With a career record of 46-36, he faces a FIP of 3.63 after encountering 3,229 hitters in the majors.
The Astros have a team slugging percentage of .436, averaging 5.03 runs per game, ranking them 8th in the league. They have recorded 73 doubles, walked 139 times, and scored 181 runs. Houston has hit 44 home runs, with 171 RBIs to their name. They have 284 strikeouts (18th in baseball) and 331 hits. As for their on-base percentage, the Astros stand at .346 with a team batting average of .267.
This season, the Astros’ pitching staff has given up 209 runs, resulting in a team ERA of 5.79 (202 earned runs). They have allowed 50 home runs and are surrendering 5.99 runs per 9 innings (30th in the league). Their team WHIP is at 1.633, and they hold a FIP of 5.20 for the season, with a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 9.30 (326 strikeouts and 192 walks). They rank 27th in total hits allowed with 321.
The Astros’ relief pitchers have inherited runners scoring at a rate of 28.4% (out of 74 inherited runners). They’ve entered 29 high-stress situations and appeared 43 times with base runners on. With 21 save chances, the Astros have achieved 13 holds and recorded 1 blown save, boasting an impressive 87.5% save rate, sending 117 relief pitchers onto the field so far this year.
The Houston Astros have turned 36 double plays, with a fielding percentage of .989 (4th best in the majors). They have 272 assists, 13 errors, and a total of 943 putouts this season. Their defensive efficiency stands at 67.0% over 2,829 innings, placing them 28th in professional baseball.
Throughout his MLB career, McCullers has allowed 691 hits while achieving 894 strikeouts over 805 innings pitched. He has yielded 340 earned runs with a WHIP of 1.295 and a FIP of 3.7. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is at 2.54, having faced 3,424 opposing hitters. McCullers has a career record of 53-39 and a 3.80 ERA, conceding 7.7 hits per nine innings.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s matchup—against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Choose Los Angeles (-145)
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