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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 Saturday when they battle at Minute Maid Park.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Zack Wheeler in this game. Wheeler has a 13-9 record and a 2.80 ERA this season.
The Astros will counter Wheeler with Framber Valdez. Left hander Valdez has a 2.66 ERA to go along with a 19-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -143-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total opened at 7.
Houston won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Phillies on November 03. Bettors who backed the Astros at -150 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Astros on November 03. Bettors who backed the Astros at -150 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 98-80 SU
Philadelphia is 15-6 ATS in its last 21 games
Philadelphia is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Philadelphia is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Houston:
Team record: 116-58 SU
Houston is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 11 games
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia at Houston Sunday, November 6