HOUSTON (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Dodgers, riding a wave of dominant pitching, open a three-game series against the struggling Houston Astros on Monday at Daikin Park.

First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. EDT. The Dodgers (21-13) enter as clear favorites, listed at -1.5 on the run line, with an over/under of 9 runs. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 5-4 victory for Los Angeles.

The Dodgers arrive in Houston after a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, a victory fueled by left-hander Justin Wrobleski, who will start Monday. Wrobleski has been nearly untouchable, winning his last five starts. He allowed no earned runs in six innings against the Cardinals and has a 0.44 ERA over his last four outings, spanning 27 innings. In that stretch, he has yielded only 14 hits with 11 strikeouts.

Los Angeles has split its last 10 games, alternating wins and losses over the past week. The offense has been inconsistent, but the pitching staff has kept the team near the top of the National League West.

The Astros (14-21) are reeling, having lost eight of their last 11. They eked out a 3-1, 10-inning victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday but remain 7 games under .500. AJ Blubaugh, a reliever who has worked multiple innings, is a player to watch. Blubaugh has been effective in a long-relief role, posting a 2.89 ERA over his last six appearances, though he was roughed up for five runs on April 8. He recorded five strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings against Boston on Sunday.

Houston’s offense has been anemic, averaging just 3.2 runs per game over the last 10 contests. The bullpen, led by Cody Bolton and Bryan Abreu, has shown flashes but lacks consistency.

The series continues Tuesday and Wednesday before the Dodgers return home to host the Atlanta Braves on Friday. The Astros travel to Cincinnati for a weekend set after the series ends.