Houston Astros defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, May 5, 2026 · MLB · Los Angeles Dodgers 1, Houston Astros 2
The Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Daikin Park. The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 3 runs combined.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros final score and game recap
The Houston Astros won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers): 7.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Andy Pages (Los Angeles Dodgers): 3-for-4.
- Peter Lambert (Houston Astros): 7.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Braden Shewmake (Houston Astros): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros?
The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
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 under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 5.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Los Angeles Dodgers 22-14 in the 2026 regular season (12-6 at home, 10-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 34 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 16 times and under 18 times.
This result left the Houston Astros 15-22 in the 2026 regular season (9-9 at home, 6-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 33 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 11 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 Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Next for the Houston Astros: the Los Angeles Dodgers at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.