Phillies vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 August 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies will sqaure off with the Houston Astros in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, beginning at 6:05am AEST.

The Phillies will have Taijuan Walker (3-5, 6.26 ERA) start, up against Spencer Arrighetti (6-11, 4.94 ERA) for the Astros.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Phillies vs Astros game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Philadelphia vs Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Astros a 52% chance of beating the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Phillies vs Astros: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Citizens Bank Park are listed here:

• Head to Head: Phillies $2.00, Astros $1.80
• Line: Phillies +1.5 ($1.62), Astros -1.5 ($2.29)
• Total (Over/Under 9.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Phillies at $2.00 and the Astros at $1.80.

The Phillies are 1.5-run underdogs against the Astros, with odds of $1.62 available at TAB.

For the favourite Astros (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.29.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Phillies (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 9.5-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.

Phillies vs Astros: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Philadelphia at $2.00 with TAB
• Line: Phillies +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB
• Total Runs: Under 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB

These Phillies vs Astros betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Astros have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Phillies to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 9.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.

Phillies vs Astros: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Philadelphia vs Houston game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Philadelphia vs Houston game.

As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Phillies vs Astros: Essential Details

The match-up between the Phillies and Astros at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to start at 6:05am AEST on Thursday.

• Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs Houston Astros
• Date: Thursday 29 August 2024
• Time: 6:05am AEST
• Venue: Citizens Bank Park

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our Philadelphia vs Houston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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