The Philadelphia Phillies (47-31) and the Houston Astros (45-33) open a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Daikin Park in Houston is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Phillies vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Phillies are 36-10 when scoring first, a stat to keep in mind for live betting on Tuesday. Houston’s starters lead MLB with a 26% strikeout rate, and Philadelphia is a close second at 25.6%. Trea Turner leads the National League with 94 hits. He ranks sixth in WAR among all NL position players.

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez has six wins and a 2.25 ERA in his last seven starts as he goes into Tuesday's series opener against the Phillies at Daikin Park. Philadelphia counters with lefty Ranger Suárez (6-1,