Phillies vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Oct 5

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  • The Astros (105-56) are -200 favorites vs the Phillies (87-74)
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Bailey Falter (6-4), 3.90 ERA
  • Astros starting pitcher: Framber Valdez (16-6), 2.88 ERA
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The Philadelphia Phillies (+165) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-200) on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in Houston.

The Astros are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+105).

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

So far this season, the Phillies are 87-74 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 86-75 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phillies+1.5 -130O 7.5 -115+165
Astros -1.5 +105U 7.5 -105-200

Phillies vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Wednesday‘s matchup with 54.1% 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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Best Phillies Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Rhys Hoskins has hit the Runs Under in 41 of his last 58 away games (+20.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Rhys Hoskins has hit the Total Bases Under in 38 of his last 56 away games (+14.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Rhys Hoskins has hit the Singles Over in 34 of his last 62 away games (+13.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 23 games (+12.95 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Jean Segura has hit the Hits Over in 29 of his last 38 away games (+12.65 Units / 16% ROI)

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Alex Bregman has hit the Total Bases Over in 42 of his last 76 games at home (+14.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Framber Valdez has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 20 of his last 27 games (+14.40 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Framber Valdez has hit the Strikeouts Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+9.15 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Jose Altuve has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 32 games at home (+8.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Hits Over in 26 of his last 34 games at home (+8.55 Units / 11% ROI)

Astros vs Phillies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Aledmys Diaz 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Alex Bregman 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Jake Meyers 0.5 +875 0.5 -5000
Martin Maldonado 0.5 +850 0.5 -5000
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 +950 0.5 -10000

Astros vs Phillies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Aledmys Diaz 0.5 -225 0.5 +150
Alex Bregman 0.5 -190 0.5 +135
Jake Meyers 0.5 -130 0.5 -110
Martin Maldonado 0.5 +125 0.5 -175
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 -145 0.5 +100

Astros vs Phillies RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Aledmys Diaz 0.5 +220 0.5 -350
Alex Bregman 0.5 +155 0.5 -225
Jake Meyers 0.5 +270 0.5 -450
Martin Maldonado 0.5 +320 0.5 -550
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 +260 0.5 -400

Astros vs Phillies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Framber Valdez 5.5 +125 5.5 -175
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  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 32 of their last 56 games (+6.50 Units / 10% ROI)

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Phillies have gone 81-80 against the Run Line (-2.9 Units / -1.47% ROI).

  • 87-74 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -0.89% ROI
  • 81-74 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.35 Units / -0.2% ROI
  • 74-81 when betting on the total runs Under for -14.1 Units / -7.99% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Phillies have gone 86-75 against the Run Line (+12 Units / 6.31% ROI).

  • 105-56 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.3 Units / 5.04% ROI
  • 60-91 when betting on the total runs Over for -38.8 Units / -22.01% ROI
  • 91-60 when betting on the total runs Under for +24.3 Units / 13.62% ROI

Bailey Falter has an average spin rate of 1915.0 RPM on fastballs this season — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 80 total IP; League Avg: 2228.4 — third Percentile.

Bailey Falter has thrown inside pitches 46% of the time (476/1,029) against right-handed batters this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 80 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 98th Percentile.

Bailey Falter has thrown inside pitches 40% of the time (516/1,284) this season — 7th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 80 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 96th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 33% (82/248) against Bailey Falter this season — 6th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 80 total IP; League Avg: 43% — third Percentile.

Framber Valdez: Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball rate of 67% (369/548) against Framber Valdez this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 68% (116/171) against Framber Valdez in two-strike counts this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 46% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 68% (633/926) against Framber Valdez since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 161 total IP; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 68% (310/454) against Framber Valdez this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 80 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 100th Percentile.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Phillies are 14-56 (.200) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .119.

The Phillies are 11-57 (.162) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .085.

The Phillies are just 5-12 (.294) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Phillies are 71-5 (.934) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 10th best in MLB; League Avg: .915.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Astros are 6-42 (.125) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .085.

The Astros are 85-8 (.914) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .881.

The Astros are 43-15 (.741) when scoring in the first inning this season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .664.

The Astros are 51-30 (.630) on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .468.

Phillies hitters are slugging .536 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .445.

Phillies hitters have pulled just 43% of balls they’ve put into play against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

The Phillies are batting .178 on pitches out of the zone this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .157.

The Phillies are batting .168 on pitches out of the zone since the start of last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .153.

Astros hitters have just 695 strikeouts in 3,902 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Astros hitters have just 315 strikeouts in 1,821 PA’s (17%) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Astros are batting .188 with two-strikes since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .168.

Astros hitters have missed on just 22% of swings since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Phillies pitchers since the start of last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Phillies pitchers this season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .248 against Phillies pitchers with the shift since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: .223.

Phillies pitchers have allowed a run just 24% of the time after an opposing score this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Astros pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 27% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Astros pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 33% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 47% with two-strikes this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros vs. Phillies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jason Castro (Astros): Knee, D60
  • Michael Brantley (Astros): Shoulder, D60
  • Joshua James (Astros): Lat, D60
  • Hans Crouse (Phillies): Biceps, D60
  • Mark Appel (Phillies): Elbow, D60
  • Bradley Hand (Phillies): Elbow, D15
  • James McArthur (Phillies): Elbow, D60
  • Kent Emanuel (Phillies): Shoulder, D60
  • Edmundo Sosa (Phillies): Hamstring, D10
  • Símon Muzziotti (Phillies): Knee, D60
  • Damon Jones (Phillies): Shoulder, D60
  • Corey Knebel (Phillies): Lat, D60

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