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The Houston Astros (+155) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (-190) on September 10, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 pm in Philadelphia, PA.
This season, the Astros are 74-72 against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are 61-84 ATS.
Astros vs Phillies Starting Pitchers Today:
- Astros starting pitcher: Cristian Javier 2-5, 5.99 ERA
- Phillies starting pitcher: Zack Wheeler 12-5, 3.26 ERA
Astros vs. Phillies Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Astros | +1.5 -135 | O 8.5 -110 | +155 |
| Phillies | -1.5 +110 | U 8.5 -110 | -190 |
Astros vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 57.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today:
- Cam Smith has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 10 away games (+18.30 Units / 183% ROI)
- Christian Walker has hit the Runs Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+13.30 Units / 30% ROI)
- Christian Walker has hit the Total Bases Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+11.75 Units / 40% ROI)
- Christian Walker has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+10.20 Units / 29% ROI)
- Cam Smith has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+9.80 Units / 32% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Phillies players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Luis Arraez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+13.80 Units / 40% ROI)
- Kyle Schwarber has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 8 games at home (+13.60 Units / 170% ROI)
- Luis Arraez has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 25 games at home (+11.50 Units / 44% ROI)
- Luis Arraez has hit the Singles Over in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+10.45 Units / 22% ROI)
- Brandon Marsh has hit the Runs Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+9.15 Units / 32% ROI)
Astros Best Bets Today:
- The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 27 of their last 45 games (+12.35 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 45 away games (+11.95 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 17 of their last 24 away games (+9.15 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 45 away games (+6.05 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 22 games (+5.45 Units / 23% ROI)
Phillies Best Bets Today:
- The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 24 games (+10.80 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+9.70 Units / 52% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the Run Line in 15 of their last 24 games (+7.80 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 24 games (+4.90 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+4.15 Units / 38% ROI)
Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Astros are 75-71 against the Run Line (-0.65 Units / -0.33% ROI).
- 74-72 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.7 Units / -4.4% ROI
- 73-64 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.6 Units / 0.99% ROI
- 64-73 when betting on the total runs Under for -16.1 Units / -10.1% ROI
Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 61-84 against the Run Line (-28.15 Units / -16.51% ROI).
- 82-64 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.75 Units / -0.34% ROI
- 66-72 when betting on the total runs Over for -13 Units / -8.08% ROI
- 72-66 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.05 Units / -0.03% ROI
Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies
The Astros are 12-5 (.706) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB.
The Astros are 64-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB.
The Astros are 55-4 (.932) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB.
The Astros were just 5-13 (.278) when tied entering the 8th inning in the 2024 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Astros
The Phillies are 15-51 (.227) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB.
The Phillies are 7-57 (.109) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — best in MLB.
The Phillies are 46-6 (.885) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — 2nd best in MLB.
The Phillies are 11-55 (.167) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Astros Hitting Stats & Trends
29% of Astros hitters strikeouts have come on 95+ MPH fastballs this season — highest in MLB.
Astros hitters have an OPS of .730 (2,753 PA’s) on the road this season — 5th best in MLB.
Astros hitters have drawn walks in 13% of their PA’s with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB.
Astros hitters have chased 32% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — tied for 5th highest in MLB.
Phillies Hitting Stats & Trends
Phillies hitters have an OPS of just .661 (2,706 PA’s) on the road this season — lowest in MLB.
Phillies hitters are slugging just .365 on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Phillies hitters are slugging just .248 with two-strikes this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.
Phillies hitters have an OPS of just .485 (2,951 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Astros Pitching Stats & Trends
Astros pitchers have walked 11% of batters this season — tied for highest in MLB.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Astros pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Astros pitchers have walked 11% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB.
The Astros have allowed 3.08 runs per game (449/146) in the first 5 innings this season — 3rd highest in MLB.
Phillies Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Phillies pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% this season — best in MLB.
Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Phillies pitchers this season — best in MLB.
Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 47% with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.
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