World Series Game 5 odds, predictions: Back the Houston Astros over the Philadelphia Phillies behind Justin Verlander

Phillies won Game 1 and Game 3. They were the first team in 20 years to come back from a five-run deficit and win. The team also hit five home runs and threw a no-hitter.

The 2022 World Series has been one for the history books. The first team in 20 years to rally from a five-run deficit and win (Phillies in Game 1), second team to ever club five home runs in a single game (Astros in Games 3 and 4), and the first in nearly 70 years, to hurl a no-hitter (Houston in the Game 4).

The Houston Astros are the favourites to win the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Wednesday. Justin Verlander is expected to start Game 5 on Thursday. He has a poor record in World Series starts, but he has had better results in previous seasons. The Astros won 6-1 in his last 7 games after a bad start. The Phillies are 10-4 this postseason and 6/1 at Citizens Bank. They haven't lost consecutive games. Houston won twice in Verler's 31 starts this season.

The Philadelphia Phillies are playing against the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the World Series. The game is being played at Caesars Sportsbook. The odds are favouring the Astros. They are -1.5 runs. There is a total of 7. 5 runs bettors can make on the game. It is not an online gambling operator or a gambling site.

The World Series is going to be decided in Game 5. The game will be played in front of home fans. Noah Syndergaard will start for the Phillies. Houston has won 18 of 22 games with Justin Verlander on the mound.