Dodgers vs Astros Picks and Prediction – 7/27/2024

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers (61-42) face off against the Houston Astros (53-49) at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Jose Altuve went 3-for-5 with 2 runs and 2 RBIs for the Astros in their 8-1 win over Oakland. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks.

Houston comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their series opener against Los Angeles. Yordan Alvarez is Houston's top slugger, having hit 20 home runs this season, making him the team's leader in this category. Right behind him is Kyle Tucker, who has knocked out 19 home runs so far. When it comes to driving in runs, Yordan Alvarez shares the lead with Yainer Diaz, both of whom have accumulated 54 RBIs each this season. Meanwhile, Jose Altuve boasts the highest batting average on the team, hitting .307. In their recent performance, the Astros have given up an average of 4.2 runs per game over their last five matchups. Despite this, they hold the first-place position in the AL West Division, maintaining a slim one-game lead over the Seattle Mariners. As the Astros gear up to host the power-hitting Los Angeles Dodgers, they aim to build on their current winning streak. On average, Houston generates 4.7 runs per game, showcasing a balanced offensive strategy across the season.

Los Angeles enters this game on a one-game losing streak, but has won four of their last five games prior to their series opener against Houston. In a recent 8-3 defeat to the San Francisco Giants, Andy Pages made a notable contribution for the Los Angeles Dodgers by going 1-for-3 at the plate, scoring one run and driving in another. Shohei Ohtani has been a standout power hitter for the team, currently leading in home runs with 30. Following him is Teoscar Hernandez, who has hit 21 home runs this season. Ohtani is also the team's top performer in terms of RBIs, with a total of 73, and boasts the highest batting average on the squad at .310. Over their last five games, the Dodgers have maintained a robust offensive output, averaging 5.4 runs per game. This offensive strength has helped them secure the top spot in the NL West Division, where they hold a significant lead of seven and a half games over the San Diego Padres. However, the team is eager to halt their current losing streak as they prepare for a challenging road series against the Houston Astros, who have been on the rise recently. On average, the Dodgers score 5 runs per game this season.