The Houston Astros have shut out the Philadelphia Phillies in each of the last two games, and things don't get any easier for the visitors with Hunter Brown toeing the rubber today.
My Phillies vs. Astros predictions and MLB picks are betting on another lights-out performance from Houston's ace on Thursday, June 26.
Phillies vs Astros prediction
My Phillies vs Astros best bet: Hunter Brown Under 1.5 earned runs (+105 at bet365)
⚾ Pick Analysis
The Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 in the series opener on Tuesday before winning 2-0 last night. The Phillies have mustered just 10 singles and a double through the first two games of this series and their task will be even tougher today against Hunter Brown.
Brown leads the majors with a 1.88 ERA through 15 starts and ranks fifth in WHIP (0.92). The Astros ace is in the Top 10th percentile in strikeout rate, average exit velocity, and hard-hit rate.
The Phillies have an impressive .782 OPS at home but that number has plummeted to .683 on the road. They've also struggled to hit this month with their best slugger Bryce Harper sidelined with a wrist injury.
The O/U earned runs for Brown is set at just 1.5 but he's gone Under this number in 10 of his last 13 starts.
Phillies vs Astros same-game parlay (SGP)
Hunter Brown Under 1.5 earned runs
Hunter Brown 8+ strikeouts
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🚀 SGP Analysis
Brown throws a heater that averages nearly 97 mph and his knuckle curve is a nightmare to hit. He's seventh in the majors in strikeouts per nine innings (10.8) and has fanned 8+ batters in eight of his last 11 starts.
Philadelphia also has a formidable starter in southpaw Christopher Sanchez (2.87 ERA through 15 starts). However, Sanchez hasn't been quite as dominant as Brown and Houston is mashing against lefties, ranking second in the majors in OPS (.797).
When you also factor in Houston's superior bullpen and home-field advantage, I like them to get the win today.
Phillies vs Astros odds
Phillies vs Astros live odds
Phillies vs Astros opening odds
- Moneyline: Philadelphia +125 | Houston -150
- Run line: Philadelphia +1.5 (-185) | Houston -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under: Over 7 (-120) | Under 7 (+100)
Phillies vs Astros trend
The Phillies have gone below their team total in 13 of their last 16 away games (+9.35 units / 48% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Phillies vs. Astros.
How to watch Phillies vs Astros and game info
| Location | Daikin Park, Houston, TX |
| Date | Thursday, 6-26-2025 |
| First pitch | 2:10 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBCS-Philadelphia, SCHN |
| Phillies starting pitcher | Cristopher Sanchez (6-2, 2.87 ERA) |
| Astros starting pitcher | Hunter Brown (8-3, 1.88 ERA) |
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