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The Philadelphia Phillies (13-13) will visit the Houston Astros (14-11), Friday at 8:10 PM ET, in the opener of a three-game series. The Astros will hand the ball to Framber Valdez (2-2), and the Phillies will counter with Aaron Nola (1-2).
The Astros (-147) are moneyline favorites at home over the Phillies (+125). The game has an over/under set at 7.5 runs.
Astros vs. Phillies Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-147)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -101, Under: -120)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Phillies
- Game Day: Friday, April 28, 2023
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: APLTV
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Chas McCormick | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Jose Altuve | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Michael Brantley | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Parker Mushinski | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Yordan Alvarez | Day-to-day | Neck |
Phillies Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | 10-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Darick Hall | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Andrew Bellatti | 15-Day Injured List | Tricep |
| Ranger Suárez | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Nick Nelson | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Noah Song | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
| Rafael Marchan | 60-Day Injured List | Hand |
| Rhys Hoskins | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Taijuan Walker | Day-to-day | Forearm |
Last Time Out: Astros and Phillies
The Astros won their last contest versus the Rays by a 1-0 score Friday, with Hunter Brown picking up the win pitching going seven innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out eight. Jeremy Pena went 2-for-4 to lead them offensively.
The Phillies knocked off the Mariners 1-0 yesterday. Nicholas Castellanos led the way offensively after going 1-for-3, and Matt Strahm got the win, pitching 5 1/3 innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out five.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have been favorites in 15 games this season and won seven (46.7%) of those contests. Houston has a record of 5-6, a 45.5% win rate, when favored by -147 or more by bookmakers this season. The implied probability of a win from the Astros, based on the moneyline, is 59.5%. So far this season, Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 15 of their 25 games with a total. The Astros are 14-11-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 25 | .302 (22) | .421 (7) | .512 (36) | 4.7% (40) | 15.1% (32) | 17.9% (8) |
| Alex Bregman | 25 | .229 (124) | .362 (57) | .365 (126) | 2.6% (99) | 10.3% (7) | 16.4% (14) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 22 | .253 (94) | .374 (41) | .533 (28) | 6.7% (9) | 27.8% (136) | 13.3% (38) |
| Jeremy Pena | 25 | .240 (109) | .303 (126) | .430 (79) | 3.7% (63) | 24.8% (116) | 4.6% (159) |
| Mauricio Dubon | 25 | .330 (11) | .355 (64) | .420 (88) | 0.0% (163) | 7.5% (3) | 3.2% (173) |
Phillies Betting Records and Team Stats
The Phillies have been victorious in four of the 10 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Philadelphia has a win-loss record of 1-2 when favored by +125 or worse by sportsbooks this year. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Phillies have a 44.4% chance of walking away with the win. Philadelphia and their opponents have hit the over in 12 of their 26 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Phillies are 11-15-0 against the spread in their 26 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Castellanos | 26 | .333 (9) | .394 (20) | .525 (31) | 2.8% (89) | 24.8% (116) | 9.2% (92) |
| Brandon Marsh | 25 | .338 (7) | .420 (8) | .675 (2) | 4.5% (44) | 28.4% (139) | 12.5% (43) |
| Alec Bohm | 26 | .289 (32) | .355 (64) | .433 (76) | 2.8% (89) | 18.7% (59) | 7.5% (115) |
| Bryson Stott | 25 | .339 (6) | .368 (52) | .459 (62) | 1.8% (136) | 20.2% (73) | 4.4% (163) |
| Trea Turner | 26 | .273 (61) | .328 (94) | .400 (100) | 1.7% (142) | 23.9% (110) | 7.7% (114) |
Astros vs. Phillies Picks and Predictions
Our pick for this matchup is the Astros to win (-147 on the moneyline), while we project the scoring will go over the total (7.5 runs).