Astros Vs Phillies: MLB Betting Lines, Stats And Predictions – April 29, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 29, 2023

The Philadelphia Phillies (14-13) will attempt to keep a three-game winning streak alive when they visit the Houston Astros (14-12) at 5:10 PM ET on Saturday.

The Phillies are an underdog away (+115) at the Astros (-134). The contest has an over/under of 7.5.

The betting trends in what follows are based off odds valid as of April 29, 2023 at 3:15 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Astros vs Phillies Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Astros -134 +115 7.5

Astros Betting Insights

  • This season, the Astros have been favored 16 times and won seven, or 43.8%, of those games.
  • This season Houston has won six of its 14 games, or 42.9%, when favored by at least -134 on the moneyline.
  • Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Astros have a 57.3% chance to win.
  • Games involving Houston has gone over the total set by bookmakers in 15 of 26 chances this season.
  • The Astros are 14-12-0 against the spread this season.

Astros Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 7-3
Runs Per Game 4.6
HR 9
ERA 2.63
K/9 10.2

Phillies Betting Insights

  • The Phillies have come away with five wins in the 11 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • Philadelphia has a mark of 2-3 in contests where oddsmakers favor it by +115 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Phillies have an implied victory probability of 46.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Philadelphia and its opponents have gone over in 12 of its 27 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Phillies are 12-15-0 against the spread in their 27 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Phillies Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 7-3
Runs Per Game 3.5
HR 13
ERA 2.93
K/9 9.5

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Astros Probable Pitcher – Cristian Javier

  • When Javier starts, his team is 4-1-0 against the spread this season.
  • The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed three hits in six innings pitched against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
  • Javier will look to finish five or more innings for the sixth start in a row.
  • Javier’s team has a record of 2-1 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
  • In games Javier has started, his team is 4-1.
  • Games started by Javier have a 4-1-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Astros Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Bryan Abreu 13 13.1 21 0.68 3 2
Rafael Montero 12 11 14 2.45 1 1
Ryan Pressly 11 10.1 8 4.35 0 2
Phil Maton 10 11.2 13 0.00 0 0
Héctor Neris 10 11.1 13 2.38 1 1

Phillies Probable Pitcher – Zack Wheeler

  • Wheeler makes the start for the Phillies, his sixth of the season. He is 2-1 with a 4.72 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His last appearance was on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, when the right-hander threw six innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • Wheeler will look to pitch five or more innings for his fifth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.2 innings per outing.
  • The Phillies have always been the moneyline underdog when Wheeler starts this season.
  • Wheeler’s team has a 3-2 record in his starts this season.
  • Wheeler’s starts went over the run total three times in five games with a set total this season.

Phillies Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Gregory Soto 13 11.2 15 3.09 6 0
José Alvarado 12 12.1 24 0.73 3 5
Connor Brogdon 12 12.2 12 2.84 1 0
Seranthony Domínguez 12 10.1 10 6.97 3 0
Craig Kimbrel 12 11 15 4.09 3 3

Astros Hitting Trends

  • The Astros have a 4-4 record in games this season when they hit at least two home runs.
  • Houston has gone 4-1 in its five games this season with at least five extra-base hits.
  • The club has totaled at least eight hits 16 times this season, and has a 12-4 record in those games.
  • Houston is 13-2 in games this season when it put up at least five runs.
  • The Astros are 4-3 in games this season when they have drawn at least five walks.

Phillies Hitting Trends

  • They’ve won all seven of their games in which they’ve hit two or more homers this season.
  • Philadelphia has gone 7-2 this season when collecting five or more extra-base hits as a team.
  • They have a record of 11-8 this season when collecting eight or more base hits in a game.
  • In nine games this season with five or more runs scored, it has posted a record of 8-1.
  • In five games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 3-2

Astros vs. Phillies Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Astros (-134)
Over/Under Pick: Over (7.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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