Houston (70-60) at Philadelphia (76-54)
- When: Aug 26 2024, 6:40 PM
- Where: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
- Where to watch: Fox Sports 1
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Houston Astros @ Philadelphia Phillies
Moneyline
Houston Astros +142
Philadelphia Phillies -172
Houston Astros @ Philadelphia Phillies
Runline
Houston Astros 1.5 (-150)
Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (+130)
Houston Astros @ Philadelphia Phillies
Total
Over 8.0 (-105)
Under 8.0 (-115)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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Probable Pitchers:
Houston: Ronel Blanco (9-6, 3.14)
Philadelphia: Zack Wheeler (12-6, 2.74)
Team Stats
| Astros | Phillies | |
| 70-60 | Record | 76-54 |
| 35-31 | Away & Home | 34-31 |
| 5-5 | Last 10 | 6-4 |
| W1 | Streak | W2 |
Game Preview
The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies are set to face off on Monday in the first game of a three-game series, with both teams sending out their ace pitchers.
The Astros will start Ronel Blanco (9-6, 3.14 ERA), who is looking to bounce back from a rough outing where he lasted just 3 2/3 innings and allowed a season-high five earned runs in a 6-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Blanco expressed confidence in his physical condition despite the setback, stating, "I’m trying to go out there and compete."
Opposing him will be Philadelphia’s Zack Wheeler (12-6, 2.73), a strong contender for the National League Cy Young Award. Wheeler has been dominant, giving up two runs or fewer in nine of his last ten starts. He took a loss against the Atlanta Braves last Tuesday despite pitching six innings and allowing just two runs.
Both pitchers have faced their opponents once in 2023, with Blanco allowing no runs in one inning of relief against the Phillies and Wheeler earning a win against the Astros with a scoreless six-inning performance.
The Phillies are entering the matchup with momentum, having recently defeated the Kansas City Royals in consecutive games by a combined score of 22-5. In their last game, Kyle Schwarber drove in three runs and Garrett Stubbs had four hits, contributing to a strong offensive display.
On the other hand, the Astros recently had a mixed series against the Baltimore Orioles, where they split the four-game set after winning the opener. Alex Bregman and Yainer Diaz were key contributors in their last game, hitting back-to-back homers to secure a 6-3 victory.
Yordan Alvarez, who has missed three games due to neck issues, may return for Monday’s contest. This series serves as a rematch of the 2022 World Series, which the Astros won in six games, while Philadelphia took two of three encounters in the previous season. This is the only matchup between the teams in 2023.
MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Philadelphia 4-3
Expert Pick: Philadelphia -174 & Under 8 (-110)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $301
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
