World Series odds, prediction: Astros will end Phillies’ dream season

The Philadelphia Phillies traveled to Houston at the beginning of October to wrap up the 2022 regular season. Three weeks later, they will play the Houston Astros in the World Series.

The Phillies are four wins away from their first World Series title since 2008. The best-of-7 set begins Friday in Houston. The Phillies entered the Wild Card round as an underdog. They won the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves and National league Championship Series vs. the San Diego Padres.

Astros are betting on them to win the World Series against the Phillies.

The Phillies are going to play the Houston Astros in the World Series. Houston is 7-0 in playoffs, while Philadelphia went 8-2 in three playoff rounds. The Astros pitchers are averaging 11.1 Ks per nine innings, whereas Philadelphia's pitchers have watched 12 balls fly over the wall in 97 innings. Philadelphia’s pitchers also have a 1.88 ERA overall, but their relief pitchers give up just three earned runs in 33 innings (0.82 ERA). Philadelphia has a 3.06 team ERA, 3:19 bullpen ERA (15 earned Runs In 42 1/3 innings), and a .191 opponents” batting average.