Phillies-Astros World Series Game 1 Odds, Lines and Bets

The 2022 World Series starts Friday night at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The AL champion Astros are favored in Game 1 against the NL champion Phillies. Justin Verlander is likely to start for the Astros. Aaron Nola is the likely pitcher for Philadelphia.

Phillies and Astros are playing a World Series game at the Juice Box. Verlander has a 6.30 ERA this postseason, but he has been more reliable in the regular season. Nola has had a good regular and postseason with a 3.25 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP. The Phillies have a better batting order and better hitting, while the Astros have better pitchers. The game is at -175 odds. It's hard to bet against Houston, because their bullpen has good results. Phillies' relievers have been better in this series.