Why the Dodgers on Friday at -105...the LA boys look to stay hot after winning their last two at home against the Brewers. Looking to keep the home winning streak alive will be Alex Wood who has been sharp of late over his L17 IP against the Angels, Brewers and Braves where he allowed 13 H on 0 HRs to match a 2.55 era. Coming off back to back road wins should have Wood's confidence high as he comes home to Dodger Stadium where he posts a 5.33 K/BB ratio compared to his 3.06 K/BB on the road. Wood is hot right now after posting a .256 BABIP against in July, compared to his .287 season BABIP. Going to back Wood at home against an Astros lineup without Altuve and Correa, with a combined 49 ABs to match a .061 BA/.148 OBP and 0 HRs. The 'Stros come into the Friday matchup after posting a 2-5 record over their L7 where they averaged 3.3 RPG to match a .226 BA. Justin Verlander will toe the slab for Houston who has posted a 3.71 era over his L17 IP on 20 H and 6 HRs. Despite Verlander's glowing 1.81 road era, his saber numbers show that he can be beat on the road where he posts a 4.63 K/BB (10.55 home k/bb) on a .272 BABIP against (.247 home babip). Dodgers lineup with exposure against Verlander with a combined 116 ABs to match a .207 BA and 2 HRs. Going to back the Dodgers pen who has posted a 3.38 era over their L14 Days compared to the Astros 6.75 era during that same span. Dodgers currently taking 30% of the action.
Play on the Dodgers at -105
Play on the Dodgers at -105
