Preview the July 4 matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

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The Houston Astros (52-35) visit the LA Dodgers (56-32) Friday in the first game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is at 9:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Astros vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Dustin May pitched two-run ball over seven innings after retiring the first 16 batters and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep. The 27-year-old right-hander struck out a season-high nine and walked one in the best start of his six-year major league career.

Freddie Freeman followed his clutch, game-winning hit against the White Sox on Wednesday with another big day at the plate for the Dodgers.

Clayton Kershaw has reached 3,000 strikeouts, becoming the 20th pitcher to reach the milestone Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws against Chicago White Sox’s Vinny Capra during the sixth inning to strike him out for his 3,

More people have flown to the moon than have struck out 3,000 major league hitters. And for Clayton Kershaw entering such an elite club will be a big piece of his legacy.