Phillies vs. Astros Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 27

Updated Aug. 27, 2024 6:00 p.m. ET

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J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies play Yainer Diaz and the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. ET, in the second game of a three-game series. The Astros are +120 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the Phillies (-143). Philadelphia (-1.5) is the favorite on the run line. A 9-run over/under has been listed in the matchup.

Here is everything you need from a betting perspective on the Phillies-Astros game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Phillies vs. Astros Game Information & Odds

• When: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. ET
• Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• How to Watch on TV: SCHN

Phillies vs. Astros Prediction

• Score Prediction: Phillies 5, Astros 4
• Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
• Win Probabilities: Phillies 54%, Astros 46%

Phillies vs. Astros Betting Insights

• This season, the Phillies have won 63 out of the 103 games, or 61.2%, in which they've been favored.
• Philadelphia has a record of 49-25, a 66.2% win rate, when favored by -143 or more by bookmakers this season.
• The implied probability of a win from the Phillies, based on the moneyline, is 58.8%.
• The Astros have been underdogs in 37 games this season and have come away with the win 18 times (48.6%) in those contests.
• This year, Houston has won five of nine games when listed as at least +120 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Astros have a 45.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

FINAL

HOU 0 · PHI 5

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Houston Astros

HOU

+1.5

+117

O 9

Philadelphia Phillies

PHI

-1.5

-139

U 9

Phillies Recent Betting Performance

• The Phillies went 4-2 over the six games they were favored on the moneyline in their last 10 matchups.
• Over their last 10 outings (all had set totals), the Phillies combined with their opponents to go over the total four times.
• The Phillies have gone 3-7-0 against the spread over their past 10 games.

Phillies Recent Stats

Phillies Player Insights

• Alec Bohm has sent home a team-high 88 runs batted in.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Bohm's home run total places him 121st, and his RBI tally puts him 10th.
• Bryce Harper has 31 doubles, 26 home runs and 63 walks while hitting .277.
• Of all major league batters, Harper is 20th in home runs and 26th in RBI.
• Harper carries a five-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. In his last five games he is hitting .350 with four doubles, two walks and three RBI.
• Kyle Schwarber has hit a team-high 28 homers.
• Nicholas Castellanos is hitting .250 with 26 doubles, three triples, 17 home runs and 32 walks.
• Castellanos brings a four-game streak with at least one hit into this one. During his last five outings he is batting .286 with a home run and five RBI.

Phillies Team Props

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Astros Recent Betting Performance

• The Astros have played as underdogs in four of their past 10 games and have gone 2-2 in those contests.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Astros and their opponents are 4-6-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
• The Astros have six wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.

Astros Recent Stats

Astros Player Insights

• Yordan Alvarez paces the Astros with 25 home runs and has put up a team-high batting average of .305.
• Alvarez's home run total puts him 21st in the majors, and he ranks 42nd in RBI.
• Alvarez carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .300 with a double, two walks and an RBI.
• Alex Bregman has 25 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs and 37 walks while hitting .261.
• Bregman ranks 33rd among all hitters in the majors in homers, and 60th in RBI.
• Jose Altuve is batting .296 with 22 doubles, 18 home runs and 38 walks.
• Diaz has put up a team-high 72 runs batted in.

Astros Team Props

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