Astros vs. Phillies prediction: World Series Game 3 pick, odds

The Philadelphia Phillies have taken a 2-1 lead in the World Series against the Houston Astros. The game 3 is scheduled for 8:07 p.m. ET on Monday in Philadelphia. Oddsmakers still make Houston a -180 favorite to win the series.

Noah Syndergaard will start for the Phillies in Game 3 of the World Series against Houston. The former Met has only logged 5.1 innings in three appearances this postseason. He will probably be limited to 3 or 4 innings. Philadelphia's bullpen was the story of Game 1.

The Astros are the favorites for Game 3. Lance McCullers has a 2.45 ERA in 11 innings across two starts. The Phillies are an aggressive team. The Astros' bullpen has been terrific this postseason. It's hard to be confident in the Phillies bullpen keeping pace with McCuller and Co.