Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Houston Astros 8-3: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, May 4, 2026 · MLB · Los Angeles Dodgers 8, Houston Astros 3
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Daikin Park. The Los Angeles Dodgers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 11 runs combined.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Los Angeles Dodgers): 6.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Alex Freeland (Los Angeles Dodgers): 3-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Ryan Weiss (Houston Astros): 4.1 innings, 6 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Zach Cole (Houston Astros): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros?
The Los Angeles Dodgers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 5 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5.
Did Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 2.
The total opened and closed at 9.
Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Los Angeles Dodgers 22-13 in the 2026 regular season (12-6 at home, 10-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 33 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 16 times and under 17 times. That made it two straight wins for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
This result left the Houston Astros 14-22 in the 2026 regular season (8-9 at home, 6-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 12 of 32 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 10 times, with 1 push.
What's next for Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros?
Next for the Los Angeles Dodgers: at the Houston Astros on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Next for the Houston Astros: the Los Angeles Dodgers at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.