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

The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros are playing a World Series game 5 in Houston. The game is a revenge for the defeat in Game 4. Justin Verlander will start for Houston and Noah Syndergaard for Philadelphia.

Houston is a big betting favorite on the moneyline. The total is 7.5 runs.

Justin Verlander (18-4, 1.75 ERA) and Noah Syndergaard (10-10, 3.94 ERA), are the pitchers in World Series Game 5.

Verlander's World Series ERA is 6.07. Syndergaard has a mediocre 3.94 ERA this season. The first-five innings over 3 is currently 3:5. The Phillies have a good split of right- and left-handed hitters. Houston has several dominant relievers, but their relief options are not as scary. Philadelphia's lineup is expected to be aggressive early. Astros and Phillies combined for 30 runs in the first four games. They have both won the World series. It's a game of attrition.