Houston Astros at Philadelphia Phillies 11/3/22- MLB Betting Predictions and Odds
Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies
MLB: 8:03 PM
Nov. 03, 2022
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : HOU -160 ; O/U 7.5
Game 5 of the World Series is Thursday night as the Houston Astros will again be in Philadelphia to take on the Philadelphia Phillies. Houston evened the series in game 4 after a 5-0 win. Christian Javier got the start for Houston giving up no runs on no hits across 6 innings of work leading to the victory. The Houston bullpen came on to allow no runs on no hits across the final three innings to secure the second no hitter in World Series history.
Offensively the Houston bats finally woke up with ten hits in 36 bats including three hits with runners in scoring position to plate five runs in the game period Alex Bregman led the way for Houston with one hit in five at bats to drive in two runs, while three other Astros drove in one run each.
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The Philadelphia Phillies played their worst game of the postseason in game 4 leading to the loss. Aaron Nola took the mound for Philadelphia giving up three runs on seven hits across four innings leading to the loss. Jose Alvarado came on in relief to give up two runs on two hits in just one inning, while the Houston bullpen combined for the final four innings to give up no runs.
Bryce Harper has been the top bat in the Philadelphia lineup as he has possibly been the best player in all the postseason. Harper leads Philadelphia with a .382 batting average to go along with a team high six home runs and 13 RBIs. Rhys Hoskins has contributed with the long ball as well having hit six home runs and driven in 12 RBIs despite only a .196 batting average.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Houston's last 16 games.
Houston are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games.
Houston are 17-4 SU in their last 21 games on the road.
Philadelphia are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
Philadelphia are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home.
Free Betting Pick: Houston Astros -160
The Houston Astros regained control of this series Wednesday night and will take full control on Thursday. Justin Verlander will get his second start of the World Series and will bounce back following an abysmal game one. Look for Houston to dominate again Thursday night leading to the victory as they will go up 3-2 in the series. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 7-3.