World Series predictions: Expert picks for Astros vs. Phillies
The Astros are the favorites in the American League. The Phillies finished third in their division and had the worst record of any NL playoff team. Atlanta won the NL pennant, while Los Angeles won three games.
World Series expert picks for Astros vs. Phillies: Tom Verducci.
The Phillies have a superstar player Bryce Harper and a good team of pitchers. Houston's pitching is even better. The Astros have an answer for every game and every jam without overworking their arms.
The World Series starts on Tuesday.
The Phillies may be the Team of Destiny, but I'm not picking against the Astros until I see them lose a playoff game.
World Series expert picks for Astros vs. Phillies: Emma Baccellieri.
The Phillies' run has been a joy to watch. The Phillies have overcome many flaws. Justin Verlander is the World Series MVP. It's hard to pick against the Astros to win it all.
Bryce Harper will be the World Series MVP. The Phillies have defied all odds to get here. Matt Martell mentioned in the Five-Tool Newsletter that if one team is going to beat Houston, it's going be a team from the NL East.
Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola will be World Series MVP if they win their four starts. They will follow in the footsteps of Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling from Arizona’s 2001 World Championship team.
Matt Martell predicts that the Astros will win the World Series against the Phillies.
The Phillies have the left-handed bats to counteract the power righthanders in the Astros' bullpen. Houston's only lefty reliever, Will Smith, was left off the roster for the team's first two playoff rounds. Philadelphia hit .421/.476/.632 in five games this year against Smith.
World Series expert picks for Astros vs. Phillies: Nick Selbe.
The Astros are the team everybody loves to hate. Houston has a 1.88 ERA this postseason. The Astros have too many key hitters in a groove to pick against.
