Phillies vs. Astros: World Series Game 5 odds, picks

The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros are playing a decisive Game 5 at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday night. Houston won the last night with a 5-0 victory thanks to the first ever combined no-hitter in World Series history. The Astros' are now the heavy favorites to win the World series. Philadelphia is +162 (Bet $100 to $162) on Tipico Sportsbook.

Noah Syndergaard and Justin Verlander are going to start for the Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series. Sydergaard has been used mostly as a reliever this postseason. Verler has a poor record in the Fall Classic with a 6.07 ERA. He's conceded at least three runs in six of his eight World series starts. He has not gone further than the sixth inning in any of these games. The 39-year-old has won five of 10 games with the Philadelphia Phillies.

The over 7.5 runs scored bet is a good bet for Game 5 of the World Series. The under has hit in three straight games, but Verlander was on the mound in the only game when the total went over. Verlanders has struggled in this series and the Astros' bats have repeated success against Syndergaard.

The Astros are the favorites in the World Series Game 5 against the Phillies. The game will be played in Philadelphia. Houston has won the last three World series. The over 7.5 runs scored bet is currently at -103 on Tipico Sportsbook.