- Matchup: Houston Astros vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Betting Odds: Houston (+102) Philadelphia (-122)
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Citizens Bank Park will witness an exciting clash as the Philadelphia Phillies (81-63) host the Houston Astros (73-71) this Thursday. The betting line indicates that the Astros are at +102 while the Phillies are favored at -122. The total runs expected for this game is 9. Anticipated starting pitchers are Cristian Javier for the Astros and Zack Wheeler for the Phillies.
The Houston Astros are currently averaging 4.5 runs per game, ranking them 13th in the league. They have scored a total of 647 runs with an on-base percentage of .315. The Astros have produced 211 doubles and surpassed 187 home runs this season. With 616 RBIs and 1,160 hits, their batting average stands at .240. Houston boasts a slugging percentage of .407 and has struck out 1,180 times while drawing 474 walks.
The Astros’ strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.14, and their pitching staff holds a WHIP of 1.35. They have permitted 183 home runs and 685 total runs (24th in the league). Houston has given up 1,139 hits (an average of 8.0 per nine innings) and 641 earned runs, leading to a team ERA of 4.51 this season (24th in MLB). The Astros’ pitchers have collectively struck out 1,264 batters and issued 591 walks. Their FIP stands at 4.56 for the season.
Astros relief pitchers enjoy a save percentage of 81.8%, having faced 133 save situations this year. They have converted 45 saves and blown 10 out of 55 opportunities. This season, the bullpen has inherited 198 runners, with 25.8% of them scoring. Relievers entered games with runners on base 133 times and faced 146 high-leverage situations. Houston has utilized 466 relief pitchers this year, achieving 76 holds (18th in the league).
Defensively, the Astros have turned 70.7% of balls in play into outs through 11,514 innings, ranking 9th in baseball. They have accumulated 3,838 putouts, 1,056 assists, and 64 errors with a fielding percentage of .987 (10th in MLB), turning 113 double plays.
Cristian Javier has pitched 587 innings, recording 648 strikeouts throughout his career. His ERA is 3.86 (allowing 252 earned runs) and his career WHIP is 1.180. Javier has conceded 452 hits (6.9 hits per nine innings) and issued 241 walks. With a career record of 37-27, he has faced 2,440 batters and holds a FIP of 3.80.
The Philadelphia Phillies have hit 170 home runs and accrued 622 RBIs this season. They have also achieved 208 doubles while drawing 459 walks and scoring a total of 642 runs. The Phillies’ on-base percentage stands at .312, with a team batting average of .242 for the season. Their slugging percentage is .400, averaging 4.46 runs per game (16th in the league). They have fanned 1,193 times (16th in the league) and recorded 1,165 hits.
Philadelphia’s pitching staff boasts a WHIP of 1.271 and a FIP of 3.74 this season. Currently, they rank 17th in the league for total hits allowed, having surrendered 1,194 hits. The Phillies’ pitching staff has allowed 607 runs, leading to a team ERA of 3.96 (with 563 earned runs). Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 9.90 (1,411 strikeouts to 431 walks). The team has conceded 167 home runs and allows 4.27 runs per nine innings (10th in the league).
In 126 save situations, the Phillies have recorded 66 holds and 19 blown saves. Their relief pitchers have entered 58 save opportunities, successfully converting 39 saves. The bullpen has inherited 146 runners, with an inherited score rate of 34.9%. They have appeared in high-leverage situations 141 times and faced runners on base 107 times. Philadelphia ranks 13th in the league with a save rate of 67.2%, dispatching 471 relief pitchers this season.
This season, the Phillies have turned 86 double plays, posting a fielding percentage of .986 (14th in professional baseball). They have achieved 1,186 assists, committed 71 errors, and accumulated 3,836 putouts. Their defensive efficiency stands at 68.1% through 11,508 innings (28th in MLB).
Zack Wheeler has allowed 1,579 hits throughout his career, amassing 1,983 strikeouts over 1,864 innings pitched. He has given up 679 earned runs, with a WHIP of 1.133 and a FIP of 3.2. Wheeler holds a K/BB ratio of 3.72, having faced 7,633 opposing batters during his career. He boasts a record of 125-80 and maintains a 3.28 earned run average, allowing 7.6 hits per nine innings.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB matchup, either against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Philadelphia (-122)
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