Houston Astros vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 6/25/25, 4:48 PM  by Travis Pulver | Modified on 1/13/26 at 9:30 AM in MLB Picks

The Houston Astros will host the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Two of a three-game series. Fans can follow the action once the game gets underway at 8:10 p.m. EST.

Both starting pitchers turned in solid outings yesterday. Framber Valdez got the win after throwing seven shutout innings, giving up four hits and four walks while striking out three. Ranger Suarez went 7 2/3 innings for the Phillies, giving up four hits and two walks while striking out seven. However, one of his four hits was a solo shot by Cooper Hummel for the only run of the game. Houston’s lineup will get tested against Phillies starter Zack Wheeler today. Wheeler is 7-2 with a 2.61 ERA and a .91 WHIP. In his last eight starts, he recorded four shutouts and gave up ten runs, six in his May 29 start vs. Atlanta. He’s been tough on the road, going 3-1 in seven starts with a 2.86 ERA and .201 OBA.

Colton Gordon will get the start for the Astros. Gordon is 2-1 in seven starts with a 4.54 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. However, he has struggled somewhat when pitching at home. Through four home starts, he has a 2-1 record with a 5.31 ERA and .294 OBA.