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Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The fans at Citizens Bank Park will be treated to a game between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Justin Verlander in this game. Verlander has a 3-3 record and a 3.92 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Aaron Nola who starts for the Phillies. Right hander Nola is 11-6 with a 3.50 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -161-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total opened at 9.
Houston:
Team record: 69-60 SU
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia:
Team record: 76-54 SU
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Philadelphia Wednesday, August 28