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MLB Betting Preview: Philadelphia Phillies Favored Against Houston Astros with Wheeler on the Mound

The MLB betting action continues on Wednesday, June 25, with the Philadelphia Phillies facing off against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. Philadelphia is favored with -145 moneyline odds, while the total runs is set at 7.5. Zack Wheeler (ERA: 2.61) will start for the Phillies, while Colton Gordon (ERA: 4.54) will start for the Astros. The betting line opened at -155 for Philadelphia and has not moved. Stay tuned for the latest odds update and analysis in our Phillies vs. Astros prediction for Wednesday's game at 8:10 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -155 | Astros +135
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+110) | Astros +1.5 (-130)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 61%.

Philadelphia vs Houston Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies entered their series against the Astros as the top team in the NL East, having won four consecutive series and boasting impressive offensive numbers. Zack Wheeler, set to start on Wednesday night, has been a standout performer this season with a strong record and impressive statistics. The Phillies currently hold a power ranking of 6, ranking 9th in offense and 16th in defense, with a 47-31 record for the season.

Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros currently lead the AL West by 4.5 games over the Seattle Mariners. They have won two out of three games against the Los Angeles Angels and have a strong record, only losing three of their last 12 games. The team has been performing well offensively, hitting .289/.356/.476 with 19 home runs in the last two weeks. Their bullpen has also been impressive, with a 2.74 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and a .199 batting average against in their last 42.2 innings pitched. Colton Gordon is projected to start on Wednesday and has shown improvement after a rough month of May. The team has a power ranking of 2 and is ranked 17th for offense and 3rd for defense, with an overall record of 45-33. Recently, the Philadelphia Phillies went 1-2 in their last three matchups against the Astros.

Astros Reliance on Bullpen Tested Against Dominant Phillies Pitcher Zack Wheeler

The Houston Astros have exhibited strong performance in their relief pitching as of late, indicating a reliance on their bullpen should pitcher Colton Gordon encounter difficulties. However, the impressive track record of Zack Wheeler pitching for the Phillies this season leads me to favor Philadelphia in the upcoming game. Wheeler's consistent excellence lends credibility to the prediction of an extension of his current positive form. Statistical analysis reveals the Astros' proficiency against right-handed pitchers in the past ten days, with a .732 OPS and 108 wRC+. The Phillies, meanwhile, have shown dominance against left-handed pitchers during this same time frame, boasting a 214 wRC+. Considering these factors, it is anticipated that Gordon will face a significant challenge in preventing the Phillies from scoring.

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