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The Houston Astros square off against the Philadelphia Phillies to start the World Series on Friday 8:03 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. The starting pitchers are Justin Verlander (18-4) for the Astros, and Aaron Nola (11-12) for the Phillies.
The Astros (-168) are moneyline favorites at home over the Phillies (+143). The total for the Astros-Phillies game is set at 6.5.
Astros vs. Phillies Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-168)
Total
6.5 Runs (Over: -124, Under: +104)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Phillies
- Game Day: Friday, October 28, 2022
- Game Time: 8:03 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Castro | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Michael Brantley | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Josh James | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
Phillies Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Knebel | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Kent Emanuel | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Mark Appel | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Hans Crouse | 60 Day Injury List | Bicep |
| Simon Muzziotti | 60 Day Injury List | Undisclosed |
| Damon Jones | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| James McArthur | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Astros and Phillies
The Astros defeated the Yankees by a 6-5 score in their last game Sunday. Jeremy Pena went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively while Hector Neris picked up the win after throwing one inning, giving up one earned run on one hit while striking out one.
The Phillies knocked off the Padres 4-3 Friday, with Jose Alvarado registering the win while pitching one inning without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out one. Rhys Hoskins went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to lead the Phillies’ offense.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Astros have won 105 out of the 149 games, or 70.5%, in which they’ve been favored. This season, Houston has won 57 of its 83 games, or 68.7%, when favored by at least -168 on the moneyline. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 62.7% chance of a victory for the Astros. Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 63 of 173 chances this season. The Astros are 92-81-0 against the spread in their 173 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 136 | .307 (6) | .407 (2) | .614 (2) | 6.6% (3) | 18.9% (62) | 13.9% (7) |
| Alex Bregman | 156 | .260 (61) | .367 (16) | .455 (42) | 3.5% (54) | 11.7% (8) | 13.3% (8) |
| Jose Altuve | 141 | .298 (12) | .386 (7) | .531 (6) | 4.6% (25) | 14.4% (18) | 10.9% (23) |
| Kyle Tucker | 152 | .257 (67) | .330 (58) | .478 (21) | 5.0% (14) | 15.7% (27) | 9.7% (47) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 147 | .242 (90) | .288 (120) | .360 (118) | 1.4% (118) | 12.5% (12) | 5.1% (118) |
Phillies Betting Records and Team Stats
The Phillies have won in 33, or 48.5%, of the 68 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Philadelphia has a win-loss record of 7-11 when favored by +143 or worse by bookmakers this year. The Phillies have an implied victory probability of 41.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Philadelphia and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 90 of their 177 opportunities. In 177 games with a line this season, the Phillies have a mark of 90-87-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | 155 | .218 (121) | .323 (71) | .504 (15) | 6.9% (2) | 29.9% (126) | 12.9% (10) |
| J.T. Realmuto | 139 | .273 (37) | .339 (46) | .475 (24) | 3.9% (44) | 21.3% (76) | 7.3% (84) |
| Rhys Hoskins | 156 | .247 (81) | .333 (52) | .461 (36) | 4.5% (28) | 25.2% (108) | 10.7% (26) |
| Alec Bohm | 152 | .278 (29) | .314 (88) | .398 (93) | 2.1% (107) | 17.5% (48) | 4.9% (122) |
| Bryce Harper | 100 | .284 (-) | .362 (-) | .508 (-) | 4.2% (-) | 20.4% (-) | 10.8% (-) |
Astros vs. Phillies Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Astros will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-168). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (6.5 runs).