MLB Predictions: Will Astros complete sweep of Phillies? 7/26/17
Will the Astros complete their sweep of the Phillies with a win tonight at 7:05PM ET in Philadelphia?
The Matchup: Astros vs. Phillies, 7:05PM ET, Citizens Bank Park
Houston has won six of its last 10 games and is now 67-33 on the season as well as 37-12 on the road. Philadelphia, meanwhile, is 5-5 over its last 10 games, is 34-64 on the year, and 18-28 at home.
According to oddsmakers, the Astros are -112 money line favorites versus the Phillies, who have odds of +102 to pull off the upset. As for the total, the number currently sits at 8 runs.
The Pitching Matchup: Mike Fiers (HOU) vs. Aaron Nola (PHI)
Fiers is coming off a victory in his last appearance, which came on July 21 at Baltimore. He pitched seven innings while allowing one run on six hits. He also struck out nine and walked only one. Fiers is now 7-4 on the year and owns a 3.59 ERA.
As for Nola, he’s 7-6 on the year and owns a 3.38 ERA. He won in his last outing, which came in a 6-1 victory over the Brewers on July 21. Nola allowed one run on five hits while striking out nine in another stellar performance.
Our Prediction
The Astros have won four of Fiers’ last five road starts and are 8-3 in his last 11 outings. They’re also 63-29 in their last 92 games overall, are 22-5 in their last 27 interleague road games, and are a perfect 9-0 in their last nine games versus National League East opponents.
On the other side, the Phillies are 2-5 in Nola’s last seven interleague starts. They’re also just 23-55 in their last 78 games overall and 3-8 in their last 11 home games.
Wednesday MLB Prediction: HOUSTON ASTROS -112
