Astros vs Phillies Prediction and Betting Preview | June 25
Wednesday’s Astros vs Phillies clash in Houston will be Zack Wheeler’s first road start in over a month. Philadelphia’s ace has been good regardless of the location this season, but this trip to Texas could present some obstacles. The GoldSheet team offers its thoughts on tonight’s interleague clash at Daikin Park.
Astros vs Phillies Betting Preview
| Time | 8:10pm ET / 5:10pm PT |
| Stadium | Daikin Park in Houston |
| Weather | Dome |
| MoneyLine | Philadelphia -155 / Houston +135 |
| Total | 7.5 Runs (o -105 / u -115) |
| RunLine | Philadelphia -1.5 (+110) / Houston +1.5 (-135) |
Philadelphia Phillies
The Mets’ recent slide has allowed the Phillies to take a 1.5-game lead in the NL East entering Wednesday. Philadelphia’s bats were alive against the Mets over the weekend, but outside of that series, the Phillies’ offense has been sputtering a bit. Since Memorial Day, the Phillies are hitting .247 (No. 14 in MLB) with a 98 wRC+ (No. 16) while scoring an average of 4.19 runs per game (No. 20).
Philadelphia’s lineup has not been great against left-hand pitching this season, particularly in the month of June with Bryce Harper missing some time. The Phillies are hitting .238 against lefties (No. 18 in MLB) with a .314 on-base percentage (No. 15) and a 87 wRC+ (No. 22) in June.
Wheeler has been fantastic for the Phillies this season, but the Astros’ lineup has enjoyed a small level of success against him. Houston’s current lineup is hitting .270 in 79 plate appearances against Wheeler with eight extra-base hits.
Houston Astros
Unlike Wheeler’s matchup against the Astros’ lineup, Houston’s Colton Gordon will have the element of unfamiliarity on his side. This will be Philadelphia’s first time seeing the Astros’ rookie.
Gordon has settled into his role nicely over the last few weeks. In his last three starts, he has a 2.81 ERA with 14 strikeouts compared to just two walks.
Astros vs Phillies Prediction
Houston is 18-8 in home games against right-hand starting pitchers this season, while Philadelphia is 3-5 against lefties on the road. The Astros have won each of their last seven as a home ‘dog.
HOUSTON ASTROS +135 ML
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