MLB Daily Picks and Predictions – Daily Update May 15, 2023

We’ve officially made it. The Major League Baseball playoffs are finally upon us, and the World Series is finally underway. Needless to say, that means that getting a hold of the most reliable MLB betting trends and expert analysis can get quite tricky at this point in the campaign.

With that in mind, our team of experts has taken an in-depth look at the fifth game of the series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros.

So, if you’re looking to jump on board and get some action in this World Series game, then you’ve come to the right place. All you need to do is keep scrolling and check out our MLB betting picks and our MLB best bets for this game.

MLB Daily Picks – Philadelphia Phillies vs Houston Astros Free Betting Tips

The Houston Astros will look to prove why they’re favored when they visit the Philadelphia Phillies for Game 5 of the World Series.

So, let’s take a look at our MLB predictions for this game with their MLB odds from some of the most reliable bookies, and top MLB betting lines clearly stated out.

Houston Astros to win

Our first MLB betting pick is a big lean toward the visitors tonight. The Houston Astros are coming off no-hitting the Philadelphia Phillies and we know they’re the kind of team that usually rides momentum into their next game.

Justin Verlander will look to build from his AL Cy Young season and finally live up to the expectations in the postseason as well. He’s more than capable of shutting down any offense on Earth when he’s at his best, as he’s shown over and over.

Moreover, he’s thrown in World Series games in three different decades, so he should be used to this kind of spotlight, whereas the Philadelphia Phillies haven’t been there in more than a decade.

The spot is just too good to pass. The Astros have been nearly unbeatable for most of the postseason, and they’ve already proven that they can shut down every offense on the planet, including the Phillies’.

Over 7.5 Runs

Our second MLB betting pick for this game is a big lean toward the over at 7.5 runs. Even though the Houston Astros’ offense hasn’t been as dominant in the postseason, we still like their chances to get to Noah Syndergaard, who went 10-10 with a 3.94 ERA in the regular season.

Syndergaard is 0-0 with a 1.69 ERA this postseason, but he’s not known for striking out too many hitters, which could be tricky vs a team like the Astros. The Philadelphia Phillies bullpen has an ERA of 3.90, so they need a quality outing from an inconsistent pitcher.

The Phillies have a capable offense and two outstanding sluggers in Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. So, as much as we think the Astros won’t have a lot of trouble getting this one in the bag, we also think the Phillies will do some damage, especially considering Verlander’s postseason struggles.

Game 5 is always a must-win and the Phillies have already proven to be capable of hurting the Astros’ elite pitching. This series has been as unpredictable as it’s been exciting, but we believe the Astros can get the job done in a high-scoring matchup.

How To Bet On Baseball

Moneyline

Bets on the Moneyline are pretty much betting on who’s going to win the game. You can also place a first-half Moneyline wager which means your team should be up by the end of the fifth inning in order for you to cash in.

Runline

Betting on the Runline is a handicap bet for baseball. Usually, the Runline is a +1.5 or -1.5 handicap depending on whether a team is favored or an underdog. A team with a -1.5 Runline must win by at least two runs to cash the bet, whereas a team with a +1.5 Runline could lose by one run or win by any margin.

Totals

A bet on the total of the game means you need both teams to combine for more or less than a projected number. Let’s say the total is set at 7 runs. In this case, you’ll need for them to score at least 8 runs to cash in on the over, or not more than 6 runs to cash in on the under.

Player Props

Player props are bets placed based on a player’s performance. You can bet on whether a player will hit a home run, record a number of hits – or not – or whether a pitcher will log multiple strikeouts. The possibilities are nearly infinite.

Conclusion

The Houston Astros will try and get back on top when they visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a potentially high-scoring matchup in Game 5 of the World Series.

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