Houston Astros vs Philadelphia Phillies Picks and Predictions June 24th 2025

Astros aim to extend winning run

The injury-depleted Houston Astros have surged up the American League standings over the past month, winning seven of nine series since mid-May. They closed out a three-game road trip with an 8-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday and now open a six-game homestand against National League competition. If you’re shopping for expert MLB guidance, check out the comprehensive MLB picks guide.

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Jeremy Peña emerging as All-Star candidate

Shortstop Jeremy Peña has been a driving force behind Houston’s success. In the series finale against the Angels he went 2-for-5 with a home run, marking his fourth multi-hit game in five starts. For the month of June, Peña is slashing .381/.416/.536, and his 4.5 WAR ranks second among AL position players. For additional game predictions and trend analysis, see our MLB previews.

Lefty duel sets series tone

Houston will hand the ball to Framber Valdez (8–4, 3.09 ERA), who is unbeaten in his last eight starts (7–0, 2.13 ERA, 62 strikeouts in 55 innings). His only misstep came in Oakland, when he issued a season-high five walks but still allowed just two runs over six innings. Opposing him will be Ranger Suárez (6–1, 2.20 ERA), fresh off his eighth consecutive quality start. To sharpen your wagering strategy, take advantage of our MLB expert betting guide.

Phillies mounting postseason push

Philadelphia enters Houston having won 10 of 13 games after an early-June slump. Their 7-1 series-clinching victory over the Mets on Sunday vaulted them from five games back to a one-game division lead. Much of that success has come from balanced production across the lineup and timely relief appearances. To see which forecasters are delivering the most accurate MLB insights, consult the best handicappers leaderboard.

What to watch in this series

Key matchups and storylines include:

• Peña’s ability to maintain his torrid June pace
• Valdez’s control—can he limit walks against a hot lineup?
• Suárez’s command—will he keep Houston’s hitters off balance?
• Bullpen depth—late-inning arms could decide tight games

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