The Dodgers will play the Astros on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 98.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Houston Astros is 88.00.
- Visiting Los Angeles Dodgers - The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 7-4 record as a visiting team, ranking them 3rd Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Houston Astros - The Houston Astros have a 7-6 record as a home team. They rank 3rd for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Los Angeles Dodgers currently stand 3rd (134) Overall, with the Houston Astros ranking 2nd (135) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Los Angeles Dodgers are 23rd (79) Overall for runs allowed. The Houston Astros stand 1st (150) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros lost their last game.
- Team Records - The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 16-7 Overall record (0.0 GB National West Division), with the Houston Astros possessing a 9-16 Overall standing (4.5 GB American West Division).
Best Dodgers at Astros Odds
| Underdog Houston Astros | Favorite Los Angeles Dodgers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Astros | Favorite Los Angeles Dodgers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the -220 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Houston Astros are the +175 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 8.5 -113 runs at BetRivers, which means you risk $113 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 -110 runs at BetRivers, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are -1.5 -129 run line favorites at BetRivers, while the Houston Astros are +1.5 +104 run line underdogs at BetRivers.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetRiversBet |
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Dodgers
Astros
5/06/26 2:10pm EDT | -220+175 |
- Houston Astros bettors risk $100 to win $175 at +175 odds. The implied probability for Houston Astros is 36.36%.
- Los Angeles Dodgers bettors risk $100 to win $45.45 at -220 odds. The implied probability for Los Angeles Dodgers is 68.75%.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros Prop Bets
| BetRivers Bet |
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Dodgers
Astros
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/06/26 2:10pm EDT | +230+340-124Bet |
Dodgers
Astros
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/06/26 2:10pm EDT | -104+210+280Bet |
Astros
Total Runs
LAD at HOU 5/06/26 2:10pm EDT | 3.5 o +1123.5 u -141Bet |
Dodgers
Total Runs
LAD at HOU 5/06/26 2:10pm EDT | 4.5 o -1434.5 u +112Bet |
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Lance McCullers Jr
Strikeouts Thrown
LAD at HOU 5/06/26 2:10pm EDT | 5.5 o +1185.5 u -157Bet |
Tyler Glasnow
Strikeouts Thrown
LAD at HOU 5/06/26 2:10pm EDT | 7.5 o -1127.5 u -120Bet |
Los Angeles Dodgers & Houston Astros Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Odds|
Team | BetRivers |
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| Dodgers | +335 Bet |
No World Series TM Houston Astros YR: futures available
Los Angeles Dodgers & Houston Astros Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Los Angeles Dodgers | 100 | 62 | 0.617 | +3.0 | 51-30 | 49-32 | 801 | 600 | +201 | W3 | 8-2 |
| x - Houston Astros | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | +22.0 | 39-42 | 42-39 | 734 | 766 | -32 | W2 | 5-5 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 at 2:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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