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New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros MLB Picks, Odds, Predictions 7/10/2021

New York Yankees (44-42) vs. Houston Astros (54-34)
July 10, 2021 7:15 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Astros -120 / New York Yankees +100; Over/Under: -8.5
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The New York Yankees and the Houston Astros meet Saturday in MLB action from Minute Maid Park. This will be the second installment in a three-game weekend series between these teams. In the Friday opener, the Yankees secured a shutout victory. Check back all season long for free MLB picks at Sports Chat Place. 

New York hasn’t had much success lately, and they couldn’t complete the sweep versus the Mariners with a 4-0 loss Thursday. In the Friday opener versus Houston, the Yankees posted 12 hits in a 4-0 shutout win. Nestor Cortez put up 4.2 innings with two hits and two walks.

For the starter job in the Saturday game, the Yankees will send out ace Gerrit Cole. Across his 105.0 innings this year Cole has 81 hits, 36 runs (34 earned), 15 homers allowed, 20 walks, 135 Ks and a 2.91 ERA. 

Over on the Astros’ side, they got a series win versus the A’s this week, winning Tuesday and Wednesday before a Thursday loss 2-1. In the Friday game, Houston found just three hits in the loss. Jake Odorizzi put up 6.0 innings with seven hits and two earned runs.

For the Saturday game two starter, the Astros will send out Zack Greinke. Over his 111.1 innings this year Greinke has 103 hits, 45 earned runs, 15 homers allowed, 22 walks, 82 Ks and a 3.64 ERA. 

The Yankees are 16-6 in their last 22 in game two of a series and 63-31 in their last 94 Saturday games. The over is 5-1 in New York’s last six in game two of a series and 4-1 in their last five Saturday games. 

Meanwhile, the Astros are 20-7 in their last 27 at home versus a team with a winning record and 5-2 in their last seven in game two of a series. Houston is 46-22 in their last 68 Saturday games and the under is 5-1 in their last six Saturday games. 

PICK: I’m going to stick with Houston. Both these starters could use a positive outing here, though. Greinke has given up six earned on 13 hits in his last 12.2 innings, with three homers allowed. As for Cole, he hasn’t quite been himself lately with nine earned in 8.1 innings over his last two starts. Cole has also given up 10 home runs in his last six games. If the Astros’ big hitters can get going early in this one it could be trouble for New York. 

Andrew's Free Pick: Houston Astros -120

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