Phillies vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 28

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  • The Astros are -155 favorites vs the Phillies
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Aaron Nola
  • Astros starting pitcher: Framber Valdez
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The Philadelphia Phillies (+125) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-155) on Friday, April 28, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Houston.

The Astros are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+140).

The Phillies vs Astros Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Phillies are 13-13 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 15-10 ATS.

Phillies vs. Astros Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phillies+1.5 -165O 7.5 -120+125
Astros -1.5 +140U 7.5 +100-155

Phillies vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 51.9% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Phillies and Astros and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Phillies players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Phillies Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Bryson Stott has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 22 games (+14.30 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Nick Castellanos has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 18 games (+12.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Bryson Stott has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 22 games (+11.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Nick Castellanos has hit the Runs Over in 13 of his last 20 games (+10.65 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Brandon Marsh has hit the Total Bases Over in 14 of his last 19 games (+8.75 Units / 31% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Mauricio Dubon has hit the Runs Over in 13 of his last 16 games (+15.00 Units / 94% ROI)
  • Mauricio Dubon has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 20 games (+14.90 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Jeremy Pena has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 24 games (+13.65 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Mauricio Dubon has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 15 of his last 19 games (+10.80 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the RBIs Over in 10 of his last 14 games at home (+10.55 Units / 75% ROI)

Astros vs Phillies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Abreu 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600
Edmundo Sosa 0.5 +875 0.5 -5000
J.T. Realmuto 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 +900 0.5 -5000
Kyle Tucker 0.5 +375 0.5 -700

Astros vs Phillies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Abreu 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Edmundo Sosa 0.5 -160 0.5 +125
J.T. Realmuto 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Kyle Tucker 0.5 -200 0.5 +155

Astros vs Phillies RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Abreu 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Edmundo Sosa 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
J.T. Realmuto 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 +310 0.5 -450
Kyle Tucker 0.5 +160 0.5 -210

Astros vs Phillies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Framber Valdez 6.5 -120 6.5 -110
Aaron Nola 6.5 +120 6.5 -160
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.75 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.85 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+6.70 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.70 Units / 81% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 24 games (+5.15 Units / 19% ROI)

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Phillies have gone 10-16 against the Run Line (-10.85 Units / -30.78% ROI).

  • 13-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.1 Units / -10.55% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.45 Units / -11.98% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting on the total runs Under for +1 Units / 3.51% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Astros have gone 15-10 against the Run Line (+3.5 Units / 10.01% ROI).

  • 14-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.95 Units / -8.06% ROI
  • 15-9 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.05 Units / 18.3% ROI
  • 9-15 when betting on the total runs Under for -7.4 Units / -27.01% ROI

Opponents have a line drive rate of 33% (29/87) against Aaron Nola this season — tied for 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — third Percentile.

Opponents have a two strike miss rate of just 17% (14/84) against Aaron Nola this season — 5th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — fifth Percentile.

Aaron Nola has allowed a slugging percentage of .632 (12 Total Bases / 19 ABs) on elevated fastballs this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .388 — fourth Percentile.

Aaron Nola has allowed a slugging percentage of .706 (12 Total Bases / 17 ABs) on fastballs away this season — 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .397 — eighth Percentile.

Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Framber Valdez has thrown inside pitches 47% of the time (450/955) with two-strikes since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents had a groundball rate of 67% (372/555) against Framber Valdez in 2022 — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 68% (365/537) against Framber Valdez since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 74 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 68% (53/78) against Framber Valdez this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Phillies are 17-68 (.200) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .120.

The Phillies are 13-69 (.159) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .087.

The Phillies are 37-15 (.712) when scoring in the first inning since the 2022 season — 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .652.

The Phillies are 1-11 (.083) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .040.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Astros are 3-7 (.300) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .128.

The Astros are 42-61 (.408) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .290.

The Astros are 41-36 (.532) when their opponents score in the first inning since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .352.

The Astros are just 0-8 (.000) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .198.

29% of Phillies hitters strikeouts have come on 95+ MPH fastballs this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 19%.

Phillies hitters are slugging .529 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .445.

Phillies hitters have a groundball batting average of .322 this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .243.

The Phillies are batting .336 against division opponents this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .244.

Astros hitters have just 38 strikeouts in 263 PA’s (14%) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Astros hitters have just 359 strikeouts in 2,113 PA’s (17%) against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros hitters have just 739 strikeouts in 4,194 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Astros are batting .187 with two-strikes since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .168.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Phillies pitchers since the 2021 season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Phillies pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 11 double plays in 169 opportunities (7%) this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

The Phillies have allowed 5.85 runs per game (76/13) on the road this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.51.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 32% in close and late situations this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

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Astros vs. Phillies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Lance McCullers Jr. (Astros): Elbow, D15
  • Jose Altuve (Astros): Thumb, D10
  • Michael Brantley (Astros): Shoulder, D10
  • Yordan Alvarez (Astros): Neck, Day-to-Day
  • Parker Mushinski (Astros): Spine, D15
  • Chas McCormick (Astros): Back, D10
  • Taijuan Walker (Phillies): Forearm, Day-to-Day
  • Ranger Suárez (Phillies): Elbow, D15
  • Darick Hall (Phillies): Thumb, D10
  • Rhys Hoskins (Phillies): ACL, D60
  • Nicholas Nelson (Phillies): Hamstring, D15
  • Andrew Bellatti (Phillies): Tricep, D15
  • Rafael Marchán (Phillies): Hand, D60
  • Noah Song (Phillies): Back, D15
  • Bryce Harper (Phillies): Elbow, D10

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