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Dodgers vs. Astros prediction: Dodgers favored to win Tuesday's MLB matchup [5/5/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers will lock horns in MLB action at Daikin Park on Tuesday, starting at 8:10 PM ET.
Peter Lambert (1-2, 3.52 ERA) will be on the bump for the Astros, pitting him against Shohei Ohtani (2-1, 0.60 ERA) for the Dodgers.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Dodgers as the most likely winner of the Dodgers vs. Astros game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Dodgers vs. Astros prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB game between the Dodgers and Astros, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Dodgers a 61% chance of defeating the Astros.
According to our model, the Astros (+1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Dodgers vs. Astros odds [5/5/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dodgers | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (-130) | +1.5 (+115) |
| Moneyline | -220 | +184 |
| Total | o8.5 (-105) | u8.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Dodgers vs. Astros picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Astros +1.5 | +115 |
| Moneyline | Astros | +184 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Astros +1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Dodgers vs. Astros game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB game between the Astros and Dodgers at Daikin Park is scheduled to start at 8:10 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros
- Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Time: 8:10 PM ET/5:10PM PT
- Venue: Daikin Park
Conclusion
We predict the Dodgers, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Astros in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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