MLB Prop Bets: Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Dodgers (May 4, 2026)
The Los Angeles Dodgers (21-13) face the Houston Astros (14-21) at Daikin Park on Monday at 8:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers, while Steven Okert is the probable pitcher for the Astros. The Dodgers are favored to win at -219, while the Astros are at +179. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Dodgers (-126) have a 16-18 Run Line record this season, while the Astros (+104) hold a record of 14-21.
- The Dodgers have a 14-19-1 O/U record this season (meaning 14 games have gone over the total runs line, 19 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Astros have a 23-11-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Dodgers are averaging 5.1 runs per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Astros are averaging 5.1 (8th).
- In the field, the Dodgers are allowing only 3.3 runs per game this season (1st in the league), while the Astros are allowing an average of 5.7 runs (30th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Dodgers are at .271 (ranking 2nd in the Major leagues), while the Astros are batting .269 (3rd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Astros have hit 43 (T7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Dodgers have managed 45 (3rd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Dodgers have recorded 167 RBIs to rank 6th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Astros have recorded 169 RBIs to rank T4th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Dodgers have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.22 (3rd in the Majors), while the Astros are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 5.75 (30th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Dodgers have recorded 295 this season, ranking 13th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Astros rank 6th for total strikeouts, recording 315.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .214 against the Dodgers this season (1st in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Astros' opponents are at .264 (27th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 9-5-20 | 5-1-12 | 4-4-8 | 9-5-20 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
| Astros | 13-11-11 | 7-4-5 | 6-7-6 | 4-4-8 | 9-7-3 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 17-11-6 | 7-6-5 | 10-5-1 | 17-11-6 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Astros | 13-12-10 | 7-5-4 | 6-7-6 | 6-6-4 | 7-6-6 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 19-15 in Dodgers games this season. The Astros have a 10-25 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Astros recorded a 5-1 victory over the Dodgers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium when these teams last met on July 6, 2025. Yainer Diaz was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording an RBI. The Astros have now won four straight at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium against the Dodgers.
