Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Houston Astros will try to avoid the sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon. Can Yordan Alvarez and the Stros find a road win and stop the skid at Citizens Bank Park? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Astros vs. Phillies.
Matt McCuen - August 28, 2024, 10:42 AM EDT
5 minHouston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies will clash from the City of Brotherly Love on Wednesday night.
The Phillies have been one of the hottest teams in baseball over the last week, winning four consecutive games.
The hot streak has improved the Phillies record to 78-54, tying them with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the NL.
However, Philly has the head-to-head advantage over the Dodgers, making it the number one seed in the NL.
Astros vs. Phillies Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: August 28, 2024
- Time: 4:05 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies Prediction
The Phillies +120 run differential is the best in the National League.
Philadelphia leads the Atlanta Braves by six games in the NL East.
All-Star Alec Bohm leads the team with 89 runs batted in.
Shortstop Trea Turner leads the squad, batting .305 on the year.
Kyle Schwarber has blasted a team-best 28 home runs on the year.
Taijuan Walker gets the start today. Walker has struggled this year with a 3-5 record and an ERA of 6.26.
The Astros enter the contest with a record of 70-62.
This Astros squad started the season slowly, but they have recovered nicely over the last few months.
Houston leads the Seattle Mariners by 3.5 games in the AL West.
Despite the season turnaround, Houston is on a bit of a slide, losing six of their last ten games.
This experienced Astros squad is as dangerous as any team in baseball once the postseason begins.
Yordan Alvarez leads the team, batting .305 with 25 long balls.
Catcher Yainer Diaz has enjoyed the best year of his career, driving in a team-best 72 runs.
Jose Altuve leads the team with 156 hits on the campaign.
Spencer Arrighetti gets the rock today. The 24-year-old is 6-11 with a 4.94 ERA.
Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick
The Astros are due for a bounce-back win, and they will find a way to avoid the sweep today.
Walker has been a significant fade lately, and I expect his struggles to continue.
Houston has strong numbers, batting .274 in 62 at-bats vs. Walker.
Arrighetti has been great in August with an ERA of 2.55.
Pick: Houston Astros ML -110 Click here to see which sportsbooks have the best odds for this pick
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