Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California
First Pitch: 7:10 PM PT / 10:10 PM ET
Surface: Natural grass
Broadcast: SportsNet LA, AT&T SportsNet Southwest, MLB.TV
WEATHER REPORT — DODGER STADIUM
Temperature: 67–70°F at first pitch
Wind: 6–9 mph blowing out to left field — slight boost for right‑handed power
Humidity: 48%
Precipitation: 0%
Ballpark Impact:
Mildly hitter‑friendly early, pitcher‑friendly late
Fly‑ball pitchers must be careful early in the game
Dodgers’ right‑handed bats get a small boost
INJURY REPORT
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts (SS/OF) — Probable, minor wrist soreness
Freddie Freeman (1B) — Probable, routine rest
Walker Buehler (SP) — Out, elbow management
Blake Treinen (RP) — Out, shoulder fatigue
Houston Astros
Yordan Álvarez (DH/LF) — Probable, minor oblique tightness
Kyle Tucker (RF) — Questionable, foot soreness
Justin Verlander (SP) — Out, shoulder inflammation
Ryan Pressly (RP) — Out, elbow soreness
TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE
Los Angeles Dodgers (21–13)
Run Differential: +42
Home Record: 12–6
Last 10 Games: 7–3
Offense: 5.12 runs/game
Pitching: 3.72 ERA
Bullpen: 3.49 ERA (top‑10 MLB)
Houston Astros (14–21)
Run Differential: -27
Road Record: 6–12
Last 10 Games: 3–7
Offense: 4.02 runs/game
Pitching: 4.89 ERA
Bullpen: 4.71 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Los Angeles Dodgers
Offense hot: 5.4 runs/game over last 8
Rotation stabilizing despite Buehler’s absence
Betts, Freeman, and Smith producing elite numbers
Bullpen strong in leverage spots
Houston Astros
Offense inconsistent: 3.8 runs/game over last 7
Rotation struggling without Verlander
Bullpen unreliable late
Álvarez carrying most of the power load
PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS
Los Angeles — Bobby Miller (RHP)
2026 Season: 3–2, 3.66 ERA, 1.19 WHIP
Strengths: High‑velocity fastball, elite strikeout upside
Weaknesses: Occasional command lapses
Vs. Astros: First career start vs. Houston
Houston — Hunter Brown (RHP)
2026 Season: 2–4, 4.72 ERA, 1.36 WHIP
Strengths: Power curveball, swing‑and‑miss stuff
Weaknesses: Walk rate, HR susceptibility
Vs. Dodgers: 4.50 career ERA
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Mookie Betts (LAD) vs. Hunter Brown (HOU)
Betts crushes fastballs and early‑count mistakes
Brown must avoid middle‑in locations Edge: Dodgers
2. Yordan Álvarez (HOU) vs. Bobby Miller (LAD)
Álvarez handles high‑velocity pitching well
Miller must keep sliders down Edge: Astros (slight)
3. Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs. Astros Bullpen
Freeman’s gap‑to‑gap power plays well in Dodger Stadium
Houston’s bullpen has struggled vs. left‑handed hitters Edge: Dodgers
4. Kyle Tucker (HOU) vs. Dodgers Right‑Handed Pitching
If active, Tucker’s pull power is dangerous with wind out Edge: Even (health‑dependent)
SERIES HISTORY
2025–26 Season Series: Dodgers lead 3–1
Last 10 Meetings: Dodgers lead 6–4
At Dodger Stadium: Dodgers have won 5 of last 7
Games often high‑scoring early, tightening late due to bullpen matchups.
BETTING TRENDS
Los Angeles Dodgers
7–2 in last 9 home games
Over is 5–3 in last 8
8–3 in last 11 vs. teams below .500
Houston Astros
3–7 in last 10 road games
Over is 4–2 in last 6
2–8 in last 10 vs. teams above .500
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 207
Houston Astros 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 3, 2026
