MLB Odds: Astros vs Dodgers

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Dodger Stadium. The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Wandy Rodriguez in this game. Rodriguez has a 2-4 record and a 4.81 ERA this season. The Dodgers will counter Rodriguez with John Ely. Righthander Ely has a 3.86 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total is sitting at 7½. The Astros were beaten 4-3 on the road by the Giants in their last game on Sunday afternoon. The Giants were winners as -160 home favorites in that contest, while the combined score was a PUSH against the posted total (7). Russell Martin drove in the only run on Sunday afternoon as the Dodgers picked up a 1-0 win over the Padres. The Dodgers were listed at EVEN money on the road in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (7). Current streak: Houston has lost 3 straight games. Los Angeles has won 7 straight games. Team records: Houston: 13-24 SU Los Angeles: 20-17 SU Houston most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4 After playing San Francisco are 3-7 After a loss are 2-8 Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Houston are 5-5 After playing San Diego are 6-4 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers Houston is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers Houston is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games at home Next up: LA Dodgers home to Houston, Tuesday, May 18 The founder of forensic sports handicapping, Stevie Vincent has been a professional gambler since 2002. His plays are now public and a must for totals bettors as mastering over/under is his specialty.