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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 in an interleague contest.
Right hander Zack Wheeler will take the mound for the Phillies to start this game. Wheeler is 2-1 this season with a 4.73 ERA.
It'll be Cristian Javier toeing the rubber for the Astros in this contest. Right hander Javier is 2-0 with a 3.21 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -105-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at 126 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 3-1 winner as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at 126 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 14-13 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 10 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Houston:
Team record: 14-12 SU
Houston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Next up:
Philadelphia at Houston Sunday, April 30