The Houston Astros and New York Yankees meet Friday in MLB action at Yankee Stadium. Here’s a Yankees vs Astros Prediction. This article will include a Yankees vs Astros Pick.
Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Houston Astros are 64-51 on the year and play the Red Sox, Orioles, and Tigers next. The Houston Astros are batting .258 on the season, have a .322 OBP, and a .407 slugging percentage. The Houston Astros pitching staff has a 3.72 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP. Jose Altuve leads the Houston Astros with 120 hits and 59 RBI, while Jeremy Pena and Christian Walker have combined for 208 hits and 104 RBI.
Hunter Brown gets the ball for the Houston Astros, and he is 9-5 with a 2.47 ERA and 155 strikeouts this season. Brown is 1-1 with a 3.21 ERA and 14 strikeouts in his career against the New York Yankees.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees are 61-54 on the year and play the Twins, Cardinals, and Rays next. The New York Yankees are batting .250 on the season, have a .329 OBP, and a .447 slugging percentage. The New York Yankees pitching staff has a 4.05 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. Aaron Judge leads the New York Yankees with 130 hits and 85 RBI while Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt have combined for 221 hits and 106 RBI.
Cam Schlittler gets the ball for the New York Yankees, and he is 1-2 with a 4.58 ERA and 21 strikeouts this season. This will be Schlittler’s first career game against the Houston Astros.
Why the New York Yankees will win
- The Yankees have won each of their last eight games as underdogs against the Astros.
- The Astros have lost each of their last seven games as favorites against American League opponents.
- The Astros have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 15 games as favorites against American League opponents.
- The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last 13 games as underdogs against the Astros following a road win.
- The Yankees have led after 3 innings in each of their last six Friday home games.
- The Astros have lost the first inning in three of their last four games against opponents that held a winning record at Yankee Stadium.
- The Astros have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last seven games against American League opponents.
Why the Houston Astros will win
- The Astros have won each of their last six night games against AL East opponents following a loss.
- The Yankees have lost five of their last six games.
- The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games.
- The Astros have covered the run line in five of their last six games at Yankee Stadium following a road loss.
- The Astros have led after 5 innings in each of their last five night games.
- The Yankees have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games.
New York Yankees Player Prop Facts
- Giancarlo Stanton has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances at Yankee Stadium against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- Paul Goldschmidt has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances after not playing the previous day.
- Amed Rosario has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances at Yankee Stadium.
- Aaron Judge ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.339) this season.
Houston Astros Player Prop Facts
- Christian Walker has hit a home run in three of the Astros’ last four games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Jake Meyers has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 road appearances against AL opponents.
- Jeremy Pena ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.324) this season.
Yankees vs Astros Prediction
The Yankees have been in rough shape over the last month or so, and I’m not thrilled to back them against good teams. Schlittler has been hittable this season with his 4.58 ERA and 1.68 WHIP. Brown had a rocky month of July, but he has a 2.47 ERA and 0.98 WHIP on the season. In 70.1 road innings, Brown has a 2.56 ERA and .211 allowed batting average. These teams don’t like each other, so the Yankees should be up for this series at home. I’m still siding with the Astros and the better starter.