The 2022 World Series kicked off Friday night as the host the at Minute Maid Park in Game 1. The Phillies went through the , the defending World Series Nolan Ryan Jersey champion , and to reach this stage. The Astros quickly dispatched the and .For the Astros, this is their fourth American League pennant in the last six years (also 2017, 2019, and 2021). The Phillies reached the postseason for the first time since 2011 this year Darwin Barney Jersey -- that was the National League's longest postseason drought -- and this is their first NL pennant since 2009. The Astros have won one World Series (2017), the Phillies two (1980 and 2008). , and. Now, let's get to the important stuff for Game 1.Date: Friday, Oct. 28 | Time: 8:03 p.m. ET Location: Minute Maid Park Luke Farrell Jersey (Houston, Texas) TV channel: FOX| Live stream: Odds:PHI +143; HOU -170| 6.5 o/u (via Caesars Sportsbook) Starting pitchers:RHP (18-4, 1.75 ERA) vs. RHP (11-13, 3.25 ERA)Friday will be the first game in five days. The Astros and Phillies both wrapped up their Championship Series wins Sunday, so they've had four days to rest up and get their pitching in order. Also, the usual 2-3-2 best-of-seven format returns, with off days for travel between Games 2 and 3, and Games 5 and 6. Philadelphia's Ian Gibaut Jersey defense will be a major X-factor in the World Series. It's not very good and the Astros put the ball in play more Shawn Kelley Jersey than almost any other team. The Astros will test the Phillies, and how they respond will help determine the series. Overall though, it's two very good offenses and two very good pitching staffs, with Philadelphia's not getting as much credit as it deserves.With one more win, the Astros will tie the 2014 for the most wins to begin a postseason with eight. I think they get there and take Game 1 behind a good Jonathan Hernandez Jersey but not truly great Verlander outing, and a middle innings rally featuring a homer into the Crawford Boxes.Pick:Astros 5, Phillies 3