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Dodgers Game Today: Dodgers vs Astros Odds, Pitching Matchup, Starting Lineup, Predictions, Live Stream, TV Channel for Aug. 4

By Thomas Carannante |
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 03: Max Scherzer #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout during the game against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium on August 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 03: Max Scherzer #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout during the game against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium on August 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Dodgers let the largest crowd of the MLB season down on Tuesday night when they dropped the first of a two-game set against the Houston Astros in front of their home fans.

Another quality outing from Walker Buehler went to waste. LA scored zero runs, went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and left 10 guys on base. Simply deflating.

Nobody’s calling Wednesday’s contest a must-win, but you cannot lose two straight games with Buehler and now Max Scherzer on the mound. The former Nationals ace will make his debut with the Dodgers and face Houston for the first time since Washington took down the Astros in the 2019 World Series.

And with Cole Hamels expected to land with the Dodgers, reinforcements are on the way, but before a three-game set against the Angels, LA needs to take care of business against the Asterisks.

Now, for Wednesday’s betting preview!

What Time is the Dodgers Game Today?

Wednesday’s game is at 6:40 PM PDT in Los Angeles, California.

What Channel is the Dodgers Game on Today?

Home viewers can catch the Dodgers on SportsNet LA, while the enemy can tune in on SportsNet Southwest.

Dodgers vs Astros Odds Today

Let’s try this again, Dodgers! LA is heavy favorites for the second night in a row, this time coming in at -225 on the moneyline (bet $225 to win $100) while the Astros are +175 (bet $100 to win $175). If that’s too pricey for you, then maybe take a look at the run line. The Dodgers are -1.5 there, meaning they have to win the game by two runs or more, and the price is -105 (bet $105 to win $100). Houston, meanwhile, is -115 for +1.5 runs (bet $115 to win $100).

As for the over/under, we’re looking at an 8.5 total. The over sits at -130 (bet $130 to win $100) and the under is +104 (bet $100 to win $104). Get to betting!

Dodgers Pitcher Today

Like we said, it’s Scherzer (8-4, 2.76 ERA) vs Jake Odorizzi (4-5, 4.30 ERA). This interleague matchup finds us with little historical data in regard to matchups. Scherzer’s last start with the Nats was a success in what ended up being a win over the Phillies. He lasted six innings and gave up just one run on three hits. The Padres, however, tagged him for 11 earned runs in 10.2 innings of work in his previous two outings.

Odorizzi has been much less impressive lately, coughing up 10 earned runs over his last three starts against the White Sox, Rangers and Mariners. Those outings totaled 13.1 innings of work. The goal will be for LA’s offense to get after him early and test Houston’s bullpen, which was set up nicely on Tuesday thanks to McCullers’ impressive start.

Dodgers Starting Lineup

Stay tuned for the lineup release!

Dodgers vs Astros Prediction Today

We don’t foresee this being a high-scoring game. Mad Max should neutralize the Astros offense, which mostly had trouble with Buehler before capitalizing with a two-run homer off Victor Gonzalez. Same goes for the Dodgers, though … their offense is inconsistent and at times very quiet.

But manager Dave Roberts’ squad should come out of this one with a win and split the season series 2-2. Let’s call it a 4-2 Dodgers win, shall we?

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