Pregame analysis and predictions of the Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB game to be played on July 4, 2025 on ESPN.

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will try to keep their nine-game home win streak alive when they take on the Chicago Cubs. Houston is 49-33 overall and 31-13 at home. Astros pitchers have a collective 3.42 ERA, which ranks fourth in the majors.

The Colorado Rockies have been without Ezequiel Tovar since the beginning of June, but he is getting close to the next step in his rehab.

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