Philadelphia Phillies at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

The Philadelphia Phillies (15-13) and Houston Astros (14-13) close out a 3-game set at Minute Maid Park on Sunday Night Baseball. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Phillies vs. Astrosodds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Phillies lead 2-0

The Phillies came into Houston and rode their co-aces Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler to 3-1 and 6-1 wins Friday and Saturday. They've won 8 of 10 to claw back within 3 1/2 games in the NL East division.

Houston has struggled at home at just 6-9 on the year. They Astros are just treading water - they're 6-4 in the last 10 games - while 2B Jose Altuve (thumb) rehabs from a broken thumb. Part of the problem is their offense has yet to get started at 16th with 4.60 runs/9. Houston has scored just 1 run in each of last 3 games.