MLB Betting: Astros vs Phillies

The Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park. The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Yorman Bazardo in this game. Bazardo has a 0-2 record and a 11.73 ERA this season. It'll be ace Cole Hamels toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Lefthander Hamels is 10-9 with a 4.11 ERA so far this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Winning pitcher Wandy Rodriguez allowed two runs over six innings to lead the Astros past the Reds 3-2 on Sunday. Houston won as -150 home favorites, while the game played UNDER the 8-run total set by oddsmakers. Shane Victorino and Pedro Feliz both drove in two runs to lead the Phillies past the Brewers 6-5 on Sunday. Philadelphia cashed as -135 road favorites, while the game played OVER the 9.5-run total set by sportsbooks. Team records: Houston: 72-83 SU Philadelphia: 90-65 SU Houston most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After playing Cincinnati are 2-8 After a win are 4-6 Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Monday are 9-1 Before playing Houston are 4-6 After playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia Houston is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston Next up: Philadelphia home to Houston, Tuesday, September 29