Phillies vs. Astros Same Game Parlay Picks: Valdez in Close-Out Mode for Houston

The Astros have stormed back in the World Series with emotional wins during Games 4 and 5. The Astros turned a deficit into a comfortable advantage through a combined no-hitter and Justin Verlander’s first World series win. With the series back at home, Houston calls on one of the league's most consistent pitchers to secure a championship.

Phillies vs. Astros Same Game Parlay Picks: Valdez in Close-Out Mode for Houston.

Valdez is in close-out mode for Houston in the Phillies vs. Astros Same Game Parlay Picks.

Astros are the favorite in the series. The Astros are 1.5 points ahead of the Phillies. Framber Valdez was a tough customer for the Philadelphia team in Game 2. Zack Wheeler's velocity has dropped since Game 1, and he has a 3.84 ERA on the road.

Valdez set an MLB record while logging 25 consecutive quality regular-season starts. He's cleared 6.5 strikeouts in nine of 13 starts since the All-Star break. Valdez fanned nine batters in both his ALCS start against the New York Yankees and his previous World Series appearance against Philadelphia. Philadelphia has struck out 59 times across five games in the series.

Jeremy Pena has been a consistent force for the Houston Astros during the World Series. Pen is 8-for-21 with a homer and a 1.028 OPS during this series. He should continue to do that against Wheeler on Saturday.

Brenden Schaeffer has covered the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues hockey for KMOV and co-hosts 'The Big Show' on KTGR radio in Columbia, Missouri. He has contributed to SBR since 2021, providing insights on MLB, NFL, NCAAF, NBA and the NCAAB.