The incredible story of the Phillies continues. To illuminate, the underdog Phils and Astros are tied 1-1 in the World Series as baseball betting odds action resumes this week. Philadelphia will host games 3, 4, and 5. And then, if necessary, the Astros will host games 6 and 7. If the World Series goes the distance, the final game will be Saturday night. Philadelphia was pronounced dead as summer began but rallied under manager Rob Thomson. Indeed, the Phillies are indicative of the new dynamics of the sport. Wild card teams winning it all are now the norm.
2022 World Series Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies Game 3
| Date and Time: | Monday, October 31, 2022, 8:03 PM ET. |
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| Location: | Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Astros | -1½ (+130) | 8 (-105) | -128 |  |
| Phillies | +1½ (-150) | 8 (-105) | +118 | |
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2022 World Series SBG Odds Overview
Although the Astros remains the sportsbook favorite, more gamblers are converting to the Phillies. Squares are loathe to take the underdog, but the Phillies are winning over the skeptics. Sharps love a quality underdog and are also taking their shots with the Phillies.
2022 World Series Schedule (Series Tied 1-1)
- Game 3: Houston at Philadelphia — Mon, October 31
- Game 4: Houston at Philadelphia — Tues, November 1
- Game 5: Houston at Philadelphia — Wed, November 2
- Game 6: Philadelphia at Houston — Fri, November 4 (*If necessary)
- Game 7: Philadelphia at Houston — Sat, November 5 (*If necessary)
Game 3 Overview
Game time is at 8:03 p.m. ET from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Lance McCullers will get the start for the Astros. At the same time, Noah Syndergaard will take the hill for the Phillies.
Syndergaard was 10-10 with a 3.94 earned run average in the regular season. So far in the postseason, he has a 1.69 earned run average in 5.1 innings of work. McCullers was 4-2 with a 2.27 earned run average in the regular season. And in the postseason, he has a 2.45 earned run average in 11 innings.
Of great concern for the Phillies is the lack of a true closer. So far in the postseason, Philadelphia has five different pitchers with one save. Nobody has more than one. But the Phillies have blown only one save in the postseason. By contrast, Ryan Pressly has four saves in four chances.
Game 4 Overview
Game time is at 8:03 p.m. ET from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Cristian Javier is the probable starter for the Astros. In the regular season, he was 11-9 with a 2.54 earned run average. While in the postseason, Javier was 1-0 with a 1.35 earned run average. Ranger Suarez is the probable Phillies starter. In the regular season, he was 10-7 with a 3.65 earned run average. While in the postseason, he is 1-0 with a 1.86 earned run average.
Game 5 Overview
Game time is at 8:03 p.m. ET from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Namely, Justin Verlander is the probable Astros starter. Verlander was 18-4 with a 1.75 earned run average in the regular season. But in the postseason, he is 1-0 with a 7.20 earned run average. Counter to Verlander is Aaron Nola. In the regular season, he was 11-13 with a 3.25 earned run average. In the postseason, Nola is 2-1 with a 4.57 earned run average.
At the Plate
Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins have been MLB odds assets for the Phillies, Each has five home runs and 11 runs batted in for the postseason. By contrast, Alex Bregman has three home runs and nine runs batted in for Philadelphia. Bregman is hitting .316 with 12 runs and a .998 OPS.