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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday October 31st, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Astros vs. Phillies
The Astros take on the Phillies on Monday October 31st at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Houston Astros (106-56) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-75)
- Date: Monday October 31st, 2022
- Time: 8:03 ET
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
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Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Astros get set to take on the Philadelphia Phillies, looking to go up 2-1 in game 3 of the World Series. In their 84 games on the road, the Astros have a strong record of 54-30. The unit is coming off a winning effort over Philadelphia by a score of 5-2. So far, Houston has won 36 out of their first 56 series, 36-13-7.
Starting for the Astros will be Lance McCullers Jr.. On the season, he has an overall record of 4-2. Leading up to the game, Jr. has an ERA of just 2.27. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .214 against him. So far, Jr. has given up just 4 home runs. Averaging just 0.77 allowed per 9 innings. Lance McCullers Jr. takes the mound with a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.27. This has come while striking out 26.0% of the batters he's faced.
On offense, Houston will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 8th in runs scored, averaging 4.55 runs per game. Throughout the season, the team has been good at getting off to strong starts, ranking 2.19 in runs scored through the first four innings. This year, the Astros have the 13th-ranked batting average at .247. For the season, 38.2% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. The team's lineup is hitting for power at an above-average rate, averaging 1.34 home runs per game (4th). To date, the team's barrel rate of 8.1% ranks near the top of the league. Houston's strong OBP of .319 is 7th best in the league. While the team's wOBA is one of the best in the league at .324.
Philadelphia Phillies - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Astros, they are yet again the slight underdogs on the moneyline. At Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia has put together a record of 52-34. In their previous games, Philadelphia lost by a score of 5-2 to the Astros. For the year, the team has played a total of 55 series, going 27-22-6.
For Philadelphia, Noah Syndergaard will look to pick up a win over Houston, as he has a record of 5-8. Across 15 appearances, Syndergaard has a combined ERA of 3.82. So far, Noah Syndergaard has put together a WHIP of 1.21. The right-hander has a batting average allowed of .244. Across his previous outings, Syndergaard has a SLG% allowed of .383. In total, he has given up 9 home runs. Overall, Syndergaard has notched 64 strikeouts on a K rate of 19.0%.
Entering today's action, Philadelphia features the 7th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.64 runs per game. The Phillies have been able to drive in runs at an above-average rate, as their team batting average is .252, which ranks 8th in the league. On average, the team is coming up with 8.51 hits per game. So far, Philadelphia's lineup has also been able to hit for power, as their average of 1.27 home runs per game ranks 6th. In terms of exit velocity, the team ranks near the top of the league. Up to this point, Philadelphia has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 9th at .316. So far, the team has a walk rate of 7.9%.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Astros vs. Phillies
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and Philadelphia, the Astros are the betting favorite at -135 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 57.45%. The MLB predictive models shows the best bet for today's game being taking Houston on the moneyline, as they have the advantage both at the plate and on the mound.
Recommended Betting Pick: Houston Moneyline
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