Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers are playing a two-game series. The game starts at 9:40 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Jake Odorizzi will be making his 15th appearance and his 14th start. Max Scherzer will make his 20th and first start for his new team after he was traded by Washington at the deadline.

Odorizzi has a 3.97 ERA on the road this season. He has struggled lately, allowing 10 ER with 4 HR in 13 2/3 IP over his last three starts.

Scherzer had a brief injury layoff but returned to allow just 1 ER in 6 IP in his last outing. He has had some issues with the long ball lately, allowing 6 homers in four starts.

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Scherzer has been dominant for the Dodgers despite a minor groin injury. Odorizzi's skills have taken a step back recently. Dodgers are a small play on Houston Astros (-220) but they are in a good spot.

The Dodgers are 33-19 at home and have a clear pitching advantage. The Dodgers have won the last six games in a row. Houston has a 5-2 record in their last seven games overall and 4- 2 in the past six Dodger games.