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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Minute Maid Park.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Aaron Nola in this game. Nola has a 10-13 record and a 3.36 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Lance McCullers Jr. who starts for the Astros. Right hander McCullers Jr. is 4-1 with a 2.38 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -125-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Houston won its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Rays on October 02. Bettors who backed the Astros at -165 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Philadelphia was a 8-1 winner in its last match on the road against the Nationals. They won as -263 favorites, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 86-73 SU
Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Philadelphia is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Houston:
Team record: 104-55 SU
Houston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Houston is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Next up:
Philadelphia at Houston Tuesday, October 4