MLB Preview · September 8, 2026

Houston Astros at Philadelphia Phillies: Prediction, Odds & Preview

HOU 73-70at PHI 80-62·Citizens Bank Park·

DiamondIQ Model — Win Probability

HOU44.7%55.3%PHI

The model leans PHI (55.3%). DiamondIQ model v2: season records, home-field advantage, the starting-pitcher quality gap (PitchIQ), and a calibration adjustment fit and validated on four seasons of backtest — plus live game state once underway.

Probable Pitchers

HOU
ERA
3.18
WHIP
1.06
K%
20.9
BB%
8.9
K/9
7.49
IP
39.2
Arsenal
Sweeper 31% · 81mphFour-Seam 24% · 94mphSinker 18% · 93mphCutter 15% · 89mphChangeup 13% · 87mph
PHI
Probable pitcher TBD.

Forecast at First Pitch

☁️78°FOvercast
Wind 5 mph W · L→R
Precip 0%

Injured List

HOU
Mike Burrows (P)Injured 15-Day
Steven Okert (P)Injured 15-Day
Brandon Walter (P)Injured 60-Day
Brice Matthews (CF)Injured 60-Day
Carlos Correa (SS)Injured 60-Day
PHI
Caleb Kilian (P)Injured 15-Day
Adolis García (RF)Injured 60-Day
Brad Keller (P)Injured 60-Day
Felix Reyes (LF)Injured 60-Day
Johan Rojas (CF)Injured 60-Day
Tanner Banks (P)Injured 60-Day
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