The Dodgers enter the series rested and ready and playing the same excellent baseball they played most of the summer. Manager Dave Roberts always has a plan: not too deep with his starting pitchers and then give the ball to Kenta Maeda, Brandon Morrow and Kenley Jansen, who have combined to allowed five hits in 21? innings in the postseason. That late-game trio gives them the edge over the Astros. -- David Schoenfield, ESPN

The Astros have momentum in their favor -- and I think it'll play a strong role. The Dodgers' pennant-clinching victory was convincing, but it happened a while ago. Since 2006, the World Series participant that clinched the pennant first has gone on to win the Fall Classic only once -- the 2008 Phillies. -- Sarah Langs, ESPN