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2022 MLB Handicapping
(106-56-0) Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-75-0)
Date: Monday October 31st
Time: 08:03 ETPM ET
Venue: Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia
Projected Pitchers: Lance McCullers Jr. vs. Noah Syndergaard
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros -120 Phillies 100
MLB run line Betting Odds: Astros +1.5, Phillies -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.0
Houston Astros
Heading into the game, the Houston Astros have an overall record of 106-56-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 54-30. In the AL West division, Houston currently sits 1st So far, the team has gone 91-80-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 91.0% of their games. The Astros’ over-under record is 63-98-10.
For Houston, Lance McCullers Jr. gets the start with an overall record of 4-2. This includes a strong ERA of 2.27. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.9 innings per outing, as well as 9.44 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 4.15 per 9. In total, Jr. has given up 4 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Astros have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERAs in the MLB at 2.8.
During the season, the Houston Astros have performed well on offense, averaging 4.55 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 234.0. On offense, the Astros have a team batting average of 0.247, placing them 13th in the league. On their balls in play, Houston has the 5th-ranked BABIP of 0.284. With runners on base, the Astros are averaging just 0.74 stolen bases per game.
Houston has been strong on defense, ranking 7th in fewest errors at 0.45 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.74 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Philadelphia Phillies have an overall record of 87-75-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 52-34. In the NL East division, Philadelphia currently sits 3rd. So far, the team has gone 90-85-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 70.0% of their games. The Philliess’ over-under record is 90-79-6.
For Philadelphia, Noah Syndergaard gets the start with an overall record of 5-8. His current ERA sits at 3.82, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.33 innings per outing. as well as 7.2 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.48 per 9. In total, Syndergaard has given up 9 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Phillies have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. This group has one of the highest ERA among MLB bullpens at 4.27.
During the season, the Philadelphia Phillies have performed well on offense, averaging 4.64 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 82.0. The Phillies come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.252. On their balls in play, Philadelphia has the 8th-ranked BABIP of 0.271. In terms of stolen bases, the Phillies are doing so near the league average, at 0.77 per game.
Philadelphia has been strong on defense, ranking 4th in fewest errors at 0.43 per game. During the season, the team is averaging 0.77 double plays per game.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Houston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
- Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 8 games at home
Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. holds the edge in ERA, but Noah Syndergaard has the lower WHIP at 1.21. Jr. will be facing a Phillies offense ranked 8th in batting average. Syndergaard faces a Astros offense has a batting average of 0.247 (13th).
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