The Philadelphia Phillies will lock horns with the Houston Astros in an MLB matchup on Thursday. This prediction is based on 10,000 simulations of the game.

The Cubs are 3-5 over the past eight games and coming off a 2-2 series tie with the Cardinals. Houston is hot at 12-3 in the last 15 games and a series sweep over the Phillies, The Astros are winners four straight and five of the past six over the Phillies and Angels.

The Astros are an underdog (+131 on the moneyline to win) when they host the Phillies (-156). The scheduled starters are Cristopher Sanchez (6-2) for the Philadelphia Phillies, and Hunter Brown (8-3) for the Houston Astros. Prepare for the Phillies vs. Astros with what you need to know before Thursday's game, including viewing options.