On the evening of July 26, 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers are slated to compete against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, with first pitch set for 08:10 PM. Weather conditions are expected to feature overcast clouds.

Gavin Stone, who holds a 3.187 ERA, will be taking the mound for the Dodgers. The Astros will counter with Framber Valdez, who has an ERA of 3.635. Currently, the Dodgers stand second in the NL West with a record of 62-42, showing solid form with seven wins in their last ten games and are on a one-game win streak. Meanwhile, the Astros sit seventh in the AL West, holding a 53-49 record. They’ve had a moderate recent performance with five wins in their last ten games, also on a one-game winning streak.

In terms of betting odds for this matchup, the point spread is set at -1.5, favoring the Dodgers, with the over/under for the game at 8.5 runs. The money line odds position the Astros as slight underdogs at home, priced at -123, while the Dodgers are listed at +105. This puts the game as potentially tight, with the Astros struggling to capitalize on home advantages, contrasting with the Dodgers’ stronger recent performance.