Phillies vs. Astros MLB Picks, Predictions: Verlander Looks to Cap Off Cy Young Season

The Houston Astros host the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. The Phillies ended their postseason drought on Monday night with a 3-0 win over the Astros. Justin Verlander takes the mound for the final time in the regular season and looks to cap off his Cy Young season with the win.

The Astros opened at -180 on the moneyline and have moved to between -200 and -220. The -1.5 run line is at +115 (DraftKings) after a +125 opening. Houston has received most of the tickets and handle after Philadelphia's playoff-clinching win on Monday. Sixty-six percent of tickets are on Under.

Ranger Suarez has been a rock for the Phillies this season. Verlander is the AL Cy Young favorite. The Astros are 19-8 in his starts.

Phillies vs. Astros is a game to watch.

The Phillies are not likely to play their full lineup Tuesday. The Astros are 53-26 at home this season and 7-3 after getting shut out. Verlander is looking to finish off the regular season with a bang and get ready for the postseason.

Verlander has been an Under machine this season with the Over/Under going 7-20 in his starts. Last time out, Verlander's team scored seven runs. Suarez should limit the Astros to a few runs and they should win 3-0 or 4-1.

Verlander has recorded at least 7.5 strikeouts in 12 of his 27 starts this season. He has done it in three of last five starts and seven of the last 12. Verlander is better at home than at Minute Maid Park.

Phillies vs. Astros is on 10/4/2022 at 12:43 p.m. ET.