Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Dodgers predictions, May 05, 2026

May 04, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the Houston Astros prepare to face the Los Angeles Dodgers at home on May 5, 2026, both teams enter this matchup with notable form trends. The Astros have managed to secure only one victory in their last five outings, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in their lineup. Conversely, the Dodgers have struggled even further, failing to win any of their last five games, which raises questions about their current competitiveness.

Statistically, the odds favor the Dodgers at 1.48, reflecting their historical performance and overall team strength despite recent difficulties. The Astros, listed at 2.72, will look to leverage their home advantage as they attempt to turn around their fortunes on the field.

Tactically, the Astros may need to exploit gaps in the Dodgers’ pitching, especially given their recent struggles to secure wins. On the other hand, the Dodgers will aim to capitalize on the Astros’ waning form, looking to reinvigorate their season with a much-needed win.

While the model suggests a 36.3% chance of a home victory for the Astros and a 63.7% likelihood of an away win for the Dodgers, the unpredictable nature of baseball means that every game can yield surprising outcomes. Fans and bettors alike should prepare for an intriguing contest.

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Houston
35.3%		 LA Dodgers
64.7%

Outrights of MLB Los Angeles Dodgers: 27.88% Houston Astros: 1.46%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.65 1.48
MarathonBet 2.85 1.49
WilliamHill 2.65 1.47

Latest Results

03.05.26 Boston Red Sox – Houston Astros – 3:6
02.05.26 Boston Red Sox – Houston Astros – 3:1
01.05.26 Boston Red Sox – Houston Astros – 3:1
30.04.26 Baltimore Orioles – Houston Astros – 10:3
30.04.26 Baltimore Orioles – Houston Astros – 10:3		 03.05.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Los Angeles Dodgers – 3:2
02.05.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Los Angeles Dodgers – 3:2
01.05.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Los Angeles Dodgers – 7:2
29.04.26 Los Angeles Dodgers – Miami Marlins – 2:3
28.04.26 Los Angeles Dodgers – Miami Marlins – 1:2

Facts

  • This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 13 and 3).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Houston won 4.
  • Houston is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • LA Dodgers has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Recently, Houston has had a series of away games.
  • LA Dodgers could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Houston won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 103:78. (average 5.2:3.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Houston won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 25:32. (average 3.6:4.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.07.25 Los Angeles Dodgers – Houston Astros – 1:5
    05.07.25 Los Angeles Dodgers – Houston Astros – 4:6
    04.07.25 Los Angeles Dodgers – Houston Astros – 1:18
    28.07.24 Houston Astros – Los Angeles Dodgers – 2:6
    27.07.24 Houston Astros – Los Angeles Dodgers – 7:6

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 New York Yankees 34 23 11 180:115 0.676
    2 Tampa Bay Rays 33 21 12 147:140 0.636
    3 Athletics 34 18 16 149:159 0.529
    4 Cleveland Guardians 35 18 17 146:149 0.514
    5 Detroit Tigers 35 18 17 158:140 0.514
    6 Chicago White Sox 34 16 18 144:159 0.471
    7 Toronto Blue Jays 34 16 18 143:157 0.471
    8 Texas Rangers 34 16 18 127:128 0.471
    9 Seattle Mariners 35 16 19 143:141 0.457
    10 Kansas City Royals 34 15 19 140:157 0.441
    11 Baltimore Orioles 34 15 19 154:184 0.441
    12 Minnesota Twins 35 15 20 165:170 0.429
    13 Houston Astros 35 14 21 178:201 0.400
    14 Boston Red Sox 34 13 21 130:149 0.382
    15 Los Angeles Angels 35 13 22 158:173 0.371

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Atlanta Braves 35 25 10 205:124 0.714
    2 Chicago Cubs 34 22 12 185:143 0.647
    3 Los Angeles Dodgers 34 21 13 175:112 0.618
    4 San Diego Padres 33 20 13 145:146 0.606
    5 Cincinnati Reds 34 20 14 141:163 0.588
    6 St.Louis Cardinals 34 20 14 166:166 0.588
    7 Milwaukee Brewers 33 18 15 172:127 0.545
    8 Pittsburgh Pirates 35 19 16 180:149 0.543
    9 Arizona Diamondbacks 33 16 17 150:181 0.485
    10 Miami Marlins 34 16 18 146:147 0.471
    11 Washington Nationals 35 16 19 180:197 0.457
    12 Philadelphia Phillies 34 14 20 131:174 0.412
    13 Colorado Rockies 35 14 21 150:172 0.400
    14 San Francisco Giants 34 13 21 106:140 0.382
    15 New York Mets 34 12 22 118:149 0.353

    MLB Outrights

    1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 2.9 (27.88%)

    2. New York Yankees: 6.5 (12.44%)

    3. Atlanta Braves: 11 (7.35%)

    4. Seattle Mariners: 13.5 (5.99%)

    5. Chicago Cubs: 15.5 (5.22%)

    6. Detroit Tigers: 19 (4.26%)

    7. Toronto Blue Jays: 20.5 (3.94%)

    8. Texas Rangers: 24 (3.37%)

    9. Philadelphia Phillies: 27 (2.99%)

    10. Milwaukee Brewers: 30.5 (2.65%)

    11. Baltimore Orioles: 30.5 (2.65%)

    12. San Diego Padres: 35.5 (2.28%)

    13. New York Mets: 38 (2.13%)

    14. Cleveland Guardians: 45.5 (1.78%)

    15. Pittsburgh Pirates: 45.5 (1.78%)

    16. Cincinnati Reds: 48 (1.68%)

    17. Boston Red Sox: 50.5 (1.6%)

    18. Kansas City Royals: 53 (1.53%)

    19. Tampa Bay Rays: 53 (1.53%)

    20. Houston Astros: 55.5 (1.46%)

    21. Athletics: 63.5 (1.27%)

    22. Arizona Diamondbacks: 78 (1.04%)

    23. San Francisco Giants: 125.5 (0.64%)

    24. Minnesota Twins: 125.5 (0.64%)

    25. St.Louis Cardinals: 138 (0.59%)

    26. Miami Marlins: 175.5 (0.46%)

    27. Los Angeles Angels: 225.5 (0.36%)

    28. Chicago White Sox: 350.5 (0.23%)

    29. Washington Nationals: 500.5 (0.16%)

    30. Colorado Rockies: 750.5 (0.11%)

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