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Chavez Ravine Matt Kemp Jersey , with the Los Angeles Dodgers (61-49) hosting the defending champion Houston Astros (69-41) in a pick'em interleague matchup at the sportsbooks. Houston split four meetings at Los Angeles in October en route to winning it all, including Game 7. MLB betting line: The Astros opened as -120 favorites (wager $120 to win $100); the total is at seven runs, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.Line updates and matchup report.MLB betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 2.8-1.5, Dodgers.MLB picks on every game.Check out the OddsShark podcast on iTunes or at OddsShark.libsyn.com for more odds information, betting picks and a breakdown of this week's top sports betting news.Why the AstrosCan Pay on the MLB LinesThe Astros enter this series on a two-game winning streak after suffering through a season-high five-game skid. Justin Verlander (10-6 Hank Aaron Jersey , 2.24 ERA) will get the call in the opener, and he pitched fairly well against the Dodgers in two World Series starts. The 35-year-old allowed five runs and five hits in 12 innings but did not earn a win after going 4-0 in his first four postseason outings a year ago.Verlander has split his past two starts overall despite giving up a combined two runs and 14 hits in 11 innings of work. Why the DodgersCan Pay on the MLB LinesLos Angeles is hoping Alex Wood (7-5, 3.68 ERA) can continue his hot streak on the mound opposite Verlander after going 6-0 in eight starts since June 9. Wood has posted similar numbers to Verlander in his past two outings, surrendering a total of two runs and six hits in 11.2 innings. However, he was outstanding last time out on the road against the Atlanta Braves, throwing 5.2 scoreless innings and allowing only one hit in a 5-1 victory.The southpaw made two appearances in the World Series http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-markakis-jersey , pitching two scoreless and hitless innings with no walks and three strikeouts to close out Game 7 after he gave up one run and one hit in 5.2 innings during a Game 4 win at Houston as his team tied it up 2-2.Smart Betting PickAfter a tough four-game series versus the Milwaukee Brewers, things do not get any easier for the Dodgers against the Astros. However, Wood is in much better form than Verlander, who might be a bit overvalued here as the bigger name.Los Angeles has also gone an impressive 21-9 in its last 30 interleague games, according to the OddsShark MLB Database. Look for Wood to run his personal winning streak to seven, with the Dodgers exacting some revenge at what seems to be a reasonable price.MLB Betting TrendsHouston is 2-5 in its past seven games.The total has gone under in eight of Houston's past 11 games on the road.Los Angeles is 8-3 in its past 11 games at home.All MLB odds and betting trends according to Bleacher Report's official odds partner Julio Teheran Jersey , OddsShark. Check out OddsShark on Twitter and Instagram or head to YouTube for more betting picks and analysis on this week's top games. You can also download the free odds tracker app. How many games will the Royals win this year?"Royals Rumblings - News for February 6, 2019In his Mellinger Minutes, Sam tries to guess the number of wins for the Royals this year.Jeffrey Flanagan lists Richard Lovelady as the prospect to watch with the Royals.Alex Duvall of Royals Farm Report goes back and recognizes some players he mistakenly left off his prospect list.Flanagan also writes about ten players you forgot played for the Royals.Read about new Royals beat writer Lynn Worthy at the Star. The Turn a Pair podcast had Royals prospect Nick Heath on to discuss his career.The Marlins sign outfielder Curtis Granderson to a minor league deal.The Phillies may be the leading suitor to trade for J.T. Realmuto.MLB Trade Rumors lists ten low-cost free agent power options.How long will Francisco Lindor stay in Cleveland?Could a “tank tax” push teams to try harder?Why isn’t the 60-day disabled list year round?There are concerns about the future of traditional scouting. The patriarch of the Cubs ownership family apologizes for leaked racist emails.The Lakers say they’re out on Anthony Davis, but that has to be a negotiating ploy.The U.S. Men’s National Team’s strugles may have to do with how they select their players.A glacier in Antartica twice the size of Ireland may be at risk of collapsing, sending sea levels up two feet.Why hasn’t online grocery shopping caught on?What pop culture did you first encounter from a parody?Your song of the day is The Strumbellas with Salvation.