Dodgers vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 4, 2025, 3:10PM | Published: Jul 4, 2025, 5:54AM
The Los Angeles Dodgers will sqaure off with the Houston Astros in MLB action at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 11:10am AEST.
The Dodgers will have Ben Casparius (6-2, 3.97 ERA) start, while the Astros are going with Lance McCullers (1-3, 6.61 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Dodgers vs Astros game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's LA Dodgers vs Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Dodgers a 61% chance of defeating the Astros at Dodger Stadium.
Dodgers vs Astros: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Dodger Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Dodgers $1.56, Astros $2.50
- Line: Dodgers -1.5 ($2.14), Astros +1.5 ($1.74)
- Total (Over/Under 9 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Dodgers at $1.56 and the Astros at $2.50.
The Dodgers are 1.5-run favourites against the Astros, with odds of $2.14 available at TAB.
For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.74.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Astros (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Dodgers vs Astros: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $2.50 with TAB
- Line: Astros +1.5 at $1.74 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Dodgers vs Astros predictions are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Dodgers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Astros to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Dodgers vs Astros: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Dodgers vs Houston game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the LA Dodgers vs Houston match-up.
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Dodgers vs Astros: Essential Details
The game between the Dodgers and Astros at Dodger Stadium is scheduled to begin at 11:10am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros
- Date: Saturday 5 July 2025
- Time: 11:10am AEST
- Venue: Dodger Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Dodgers vs Houston predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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