On Monday, August 26 at 6:40 p.m. ET, the Philadelphia Phillies (76-54) host the Houston Astros (70-60) at Citizens Bank Park. Zack Wheeler will get the nod for the Phillies, while Ronel Blanco will take the hill for the Astros.

Oddsmakers have listed the Phillies (-165) as moneyline favorites versus the Astros (+140). The total for this contest has been set at 8.

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Astros vs. Phillies Game Info

• Date: Monday, August 26, 2024
• Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Venue: Citizens Bank Park
• TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Phillies -165
• Moneyline Underdog: Astros +140
• Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

• Blanco (9-6) will take to the mound for the Astros and make his 25th start of the season.
• The right-hander gave up five earned runs in 3 2/3 innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Boston Red Sox.
• He has started 24 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 12 of them.
• Blanco has 19 starts of five or more innings this season in 24 chances. He averages 5.7 innings per outing.
• In 24 appearances this season, he has finished five without allowing an earned run.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Astros have hit 156 homers this season, which ranks 10th in the big leagues.
• Houston ranks ninth in the majors with a .419 team slugging percentage.
• The Astros’ .260 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking third in MLB.
• Houston ranks 12th in the majors with 595 total runs scored this season.
• The Astros are among the best in the league at getting on base, ranking ninth with an OBP of .321.
• The Astros are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking third with an average of 7.3 strikeouts per game.
• Houston pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.81 ERA this year, ninth-best in baseball.
• Houston strikes out 9.3 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, second-best in MLB.
• The Astros have a combined WHIP of 1.251 as a pitching staff, which ranks 14th in MLB.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.