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A high-profile series is about to take place in Hollywood this week, as the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers meet up at Dodger Stadium. Who takes Game 1?
Read on for more about this Astros vs Dodgers matchup in the 2023 MLB regular season, including our predictions, picks, and latest odds to win this showdown, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, don’t forget to check out the other MLB game previews here to help you make the best betting decisions.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Regular Season Game on June 23, 2023
- Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
- When: Friday, June 23, 2023, 10:10 PM ET
- Where to Watch: MLB.tv
- Moneyline: Houston Astros (+120) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (-140)
- Over/Under: 9.5
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on the Houston Astros (+120)
The Astros have momentum. After losing the first game of their previous series against the New York Mets, 11-1, the Astros hit back and won Game 2 of that series, 4-2, and the series finale, 10-8. Now, Houston looks to sustain its momentum with JP France starting for the team this Friday.
In his last start, France allowed two earned runs in four hits with three strikeouts in 6.2 innings of a 2-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds at home last week. On the season, France has a 2-1 record and 1.88 ERA, and a .209 opponents’ batting average in four starts away from Minute Maid Park. Jose Abreu has hit .283 with three home runs and 10 RBI in his last 13 games.
Starting pitcher: JP France (2-2, 3.42 ERA)
Betting on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-140)
The Astros have found their footing again after scoring back-to-back wins over the Los Angeles Angels in the recently concluded Freeway Series in Anaheim. They beat the Angels in two games by a combined score of 4-0. Starting for the Dodgers in this series opener against the Astros is Emmet Sheehan, who was amazing in his big-league debut last week, albeit in a 7-5 home loss to the San Francisco Giants.
In that game, Sheehan tossed six scoreless innings with three strikeouts and two walks allowed. He was simply undone by the Dodgers’ bullpen that has otherwise seemingly gotten it together of late. On the season, Freddie Freeman is batting .323 with 14 home runs and 47 RBI.
Starting pitcher: Emmet Sheehan (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
El Jefe’s Prediction on Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Sheehan is not much of a mystery anymore in the big leagues. The Astros give him his first rude experience in the majors, as Houston gets away with a victory.
Prediction:
The Astros win, 5-3.
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