Framber Valdez will toe the rubber for the Houston Astros (53-49) on Friday, July 26 against the Los Angeles Dodgers (62-42), who will counter with Gavin Stone. The first pitch will be thrown at 8:10 PM ET at Minute Maid Park.

Bookmakers have listed the Astros (-125) as moneyline favorites against the Dodgers (+105). Bookmakers have set the total for this matchup at 8.5 runs.

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Astros vs. Dodgers Game Info

• Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
• Time: 8:10 PM ET
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Venue: Minute Maid Park
• TV Channel: Apple TV+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Astros -125
• Moneyline Underdog: Dodgers +105
• Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

• The Astros will send Valdez (8-5) out for his 18th start of the season. He is 8-5 with a 3.63 ERA and 88 strikeouts through 104 2/3 innings pitched.
• The left-hander last appeared on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, when he threw 5 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up three hits.
• Valdez is trying to secure his 11th quality start of the year.
• Valdez is seeking his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.1 frames per appearance on the hill.
• He has had two appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

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Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Astros average 1.1 home runs per game to rank ninth in MLB play with 117 total home runs.
• Houston ranks eighth in baseball, slugging .418.
• The Astros have the second-best batting average in the league (.261).
• Houston scores the 10th-most runs in baseball (478 total, 4.7 per game).
• The Astros’ .320 on-base percentage ranks 10th-best in baseball.
• Astros batters strike out 7.1 times per game, the third-fewest strikeouts in the majors.
• Houston has a 4.02 team ERA that ranks 17th across all MLB pitching staffs.
• Houston’s pitching staff ranks sixth in MLB with a collective 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings.
• The Astros have the 20th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.297).

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