Astros vs. Phillies Picks & Best Bets 26th Aug 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Philadelphia Phillies will host the Houston Astros in MLB action on Monday at Citizens Bank Park, beginning at 6:40 p.m. ET.

We have performed 10,000 simulations of Monday's MLB matchup using innovative AI technology to reveal the best Astros vs. Phillies bets, player props and predictions.

According to our predictions, the Phillies have a 61% chance of beating the Astros.

To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.

Our Astros vs. Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions

Today's Astros vs. Phillies picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to produce MLB predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.

Astros vs. Phillies Game Information

• Game Date: Monday, August 26th, 2024
• Game Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Citizens Bank Park
• Run Line: Astros +1.5 / Phillies -1.5
• Moneyline: Astros +168 / Phillies -190
• Scoring Total: Over/Under 8 Runs (-112/-108)

Astros +1.5 @ -120 via FanDuel Sportsbook

• According to our simulations, the Astros have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the Phillies have a probability of 42%.
• FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -120 for the Astros +1.5, presenting a favorable 3.9% edge for them to cover.

Total Runs Over 8 @ -112 via DraftKings Sportsbook

• The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -112.
• Our analysis shows a 53% likelihood of the 8-run total going over, providing an edge of 0.5%.

Astros vs. Phillies Moneyline Odds

The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Astros at +168 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Philadelphia Phillies are available at -190 with BetMGM.

According to the model, the Phillies are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 61% chance of prevailing.

Although the Phillies are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +168 odds on the Astros moneyline, providing an edge of 2.1%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.

Our Player Prop Picks for Astros vs. Phillies

Here are the top MLB player props for Monday's Astros vs. Phillies matchup.

Houston Astros Prediction - Ronel Blanco Under 16.5 Outs Recorded (-105)

• Our top prop bet for the Astros is on Ronel Blanco to record under 16.5 outs.
• Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 61.7%, giving us an edge of 10.5% over the -105 odds offered by DraftKings.

Philadelphia Phillies Prediction - Zack Wheeler Over 5.5 Hits Allowed (+120)

• Our best prop bet for the Phillies is on Zack Wheeler to have over 5.5 hits allowed.
• According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 55.9%, giving us an edge of 10.4% on the +120 odds available at BetMGM.

These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.

Astros vs. Phillies Betting Trends

In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Astros vs. Phillies trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.

Jon Singleton to Record an RBI

Jon Singleton has recorded at least one RBI in 6 of his last 14 appearances (43% of the time). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +230 (30% implied probability), available at DraftKings.

Jon Singleton to Hit a Home Run

Jon Singleton has hit at least one home run in 3 of his last 13 appearances (23%). You can make a bet that he'll hit another one at odds of +700 (12%), available at Bet365.

Mauricio Dubón to Record an RBI

Mauricio Dubón has recorded at least one RBI in 3 of his last 11 appearances (27%). You can bet on him to record at least one RBI again at odds of +280 (26%), again available at DraftKings.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Ronel Blanco of the Astros to record under 16.5 outs, with an edge of 10.5% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Astros +1.5 to cover.

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