In Game 1 of the 2017 World Series it’s the 108-65 Houston Astros versus the 111-59 L.A. Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The first pitch of the series opener at Dodgers Stadium is scheduled for 8:09 PM ET on Tuesday October 24th
The World Series Game 1 betting line has the host Dodgers as a -164 moneyline favorite over the Astros (+158) at 5Dimes. With a total line of 7un -125.
In closing out the ALCS in their last game, the Astros pitching was brilliant with starter Charlie Morton pitching five shutout innings and Lance McCullers Jr. coming out of the pen with four scoreless innings of his own for the 4-0 blanking of the Yankees in Game 7. In the game the Astros scored four runs on 10 hits while the Yankees were held scoreless on a measly three hits.
In closing out the NLCS in their last game the Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 11-1. In the game the Dodgers scored 11 runs on 16 hits and the Cubs scored one run on only four hits.
This season the Astros rank 1st in the Majors in runs scored and 11th in team ERA.
The Dodgers rank 12th in the Majors in runs scored and 2nd in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up
Houston: Dallas Keuchel (14-5 2.90 ERA)
L.A. Clayton Kershaw (18-4 2.31 ERA)
Dallas Keuchel goes for the Astros in the first game of the World Series and he started Game 5 of the ALCS and was not sharp giving up four earned runs in four innings in a 5-0 loss. The Astros had won his previous two post-season starts where he totaled 12 innings and only gave up one earned run and struck out 17. Houston has lost two of Keuchel last three starts on the road and they lost his only road start in the playoffs. Overall, the Astros have won 20 of Keuchel’s last 28 road starts and they have won seven of his last 10 starts against a team that has a winning record. This game will be his first start of the season against the Dodgers.
Clayton Kershaw gets the call for the Dodgers in this series opener and he started Game 5 of the NLCS where he went six innings and only gave up one earned run on three hits in the 11-1 win. The Dodgers have won his three playoffs starts, and his last five overall, where he has totaled 17 innings and given up seven earned runs. This game will be Kershaw’s first start of the season facing the Astros. The Dodgers have won 20 of Kershaw’s last 28 interleague starts and they have won 41 of his last 53 home starts against a team with a winning record. He had a good outing in his last one, but has not been the Ace we are used to seeing in the post-season overall, as his career ERA is 2.36 while his career playoff ERA is 4.40.
Houston at Dodgers Betting Angles
The Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 games against the Dodgers.
The Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games against the Astros.
In the last four games between these teams the total has gone Under every time.
This season the Dodgers are 61-24 at home and the Astros are 54-32 on the road.
Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records
Houston Astros: 108-65 SU / O/U 87-77 / Run Line W/L 89-84
L.A. Dodgers: 111-59 SU / O/U 81-83 / Run Line W/L 89-81
Houston at L.A. Key Betting Trends
- HOU is 1-6 in their last 7 playoff road games
- HOU is 42-18 in their last 60 interleague games
- HOU has an Over record of 13-6 in their last 19 road games
- LA is 7-1 in their last 8 playoff games
- LA is 4-0 in their last 4 playoff home games
- LA has an Over record of 5-1-1 in their last 7 home games
Key Player Injuries
ASTROS
[P] 10/01/2017 – Brady Rodgers 60-day DL (08/31) ( Elbow )
[P] 10/01/2017 – David Paulino 60-day DL (10/01) ( Elbow )
[CF] 09/14/2017 – Jake Marisnick out indefinitely ( Thumb )
[P] 04/20/2017 – Jandel Gustave 60-day DL (04/19) ( Elbow )
DODGERS
[SS] 10/22/2017 – Corey Seager is “?” Tuesday vs. Houston Astros ( Back )
[LF] 09/30/2017 – O’ Koyea Dickson 60-day DL (09/29) ( Shoulder )
[1B] 09/27/2017 – Adrian Gonzalez out for season ( Back )
[P] 09/22/2017 – Josh Ravin 60-day DL (09/18) ( Abdominal )
[P] 07/28/2017 – Grant Dayton 60-day DL (07/28) ( Neck )
[LF] 06/25/2017 – Franklin Gutierrez 60-day DL (06/25) ( Back )
[P] 06/05/2017 – Adam Liberatore 10-day DL (05/31) ( Forearm )
[P] 05/27/2017 – Scott Kazmir 60-day DL (03/30) ( Hip )
[CF] 05/27/2017 – Andrew Toles 60-day DL (05/10) ( ACL )
[P] 03/31/2017 – Yimi Garcia 60-day DL (02/15) ( Elbow )