The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies return to World Series play Monday.' First pitch in Game 3 at Citizens Bank Park is slated for 8:03 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Astros vs. Phillies odds'with'MLB picks and predictions.
Series: Tied 1-1; Houston won regular-season series 2-1
Houston countered Philadelphia’s Game 1 victory with a 5-2 win in Saturday’s Game 2. LHP Framber Valdez logged by far the best start for either side so far when he went 6 1/3 IP, allowing 1 run on 4 hits with 3 walks and 9 strikeouts. The Astros are 8-1 this postseason.
The Phillies had a 4-game win streak snapped and failed to hit a home run for the 1st time in 9 games. For the postseason, Philadelphia has 17 HR in 12 games. The Phils own a playoff OPS of .745 (.975 at home).