The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies continue World Series play with Game 5 Thursday. First pitch from 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 2-2; Houston won the regular-season series 2-1
The Astros managed just 5 singles in losing Game 3. The Phillies wish they had gotten anywhere near that much offense in Game 4. Led by RHP Cristian Javier, Houston hurlers combined for a no-hitter in a 5-0 win that evened the series. Astros pitchers issued 3 walks and had 14 punch-outs in the game that earned them a return trip to Houston after Thursday’s Game 5.
Philadelphia went from 5 HR in Game 3 to no hits in Game 4. Including that Game 3 homer-fest, the Phillies had banged out 21 extra-base hits over their previous 5 games. Now, they turn to a Game 5 starter who has not pitched in 18 days, and that starter — RHP Noah Syndergaard — is backed by a bullpen that has been in frequent use the last 2 nights.