Free MLB Pick: Astros vs. Yankees Odds
Looking for Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees Free MLB predictions? MLB betting sees the Astros taking on the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, New York Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all MLB baseball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily MLB predictions like this Astros Yankees free pick.
2022 MLB Handicapping
(44-26-0) Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees (52-19-0)
Date: Sunday, June 26th
Time: 01:35 ETPM ET
Venue: Yankee Stadium New York
Projected Pitchers: Jose Urquidy vs. Nestor Cortes
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros 134 Yankees -160
MLB run line Betting Odds: Astros +1.5, Yankees -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
Houston Astros
Heading into the game, the Houston Astros have an overall record of 44-26-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 25-15. In the AL West division, Houston currently sits 1st So far, the team has gone 36-35-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 84.0% of their games. The Astros’ over-under record is 23-46-2.
For Houston, Jose Urquidy gets the start with an overall record of 6-3. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.68. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.16 innings per outing, as well as 6.95 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.74 per 9. In total, Urquidy has given up 13 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Astros have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERAs in the MLB at 2.65.
So far, the Houston Astros have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.33 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 62.0. On offense, the Astros have a team batting average of 0.239, placing them 18th in the league. On their balls in play, Houston has the 3rd ranked BABIP of 0.297. With runners on base, the Astros are averaging just 0.7 stolen bases per game.
Houston has been strong on defense, ranking 8th in fewest errors at 0.49 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.7 per contest.
Heading into the game, the New York Yankees have an overall record of 52-19-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 30-9. In the AL East division, New York currently sits 1st So far, the team has gone 36-36-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 94.0% of their games. The Yankeess’ over-under record is 33-38-1.
For New York, Nestor Cortes gets the start with an overall record of 6-3. This includes a strong ERA of 2.31 So far, he is lasting an average of 5.69 innings per outing. as well as 9.49 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.07 per 9. In total, Cortes has given up 9 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Yankees have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERAs in the MLB at 2.85.
During the season, the New York Yankees have performed well on offense, averaging 5.08 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 144.0. On offense, the Yankees have a team batting average of 0.244, placing them 16th in the league. On their balls in play, New York has the 1st ranked BABIP of 0.322. With runners on base, the Yankees are averaging just 0.62 stolen bases per game.
New York has been strong on defense, ranking 3rd in fewest errors at 0.38 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.62 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- NY Yankees is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
- NY Yankees is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games
Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the New York Yankees. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Nestor Cortes has a better WHIP of 0.96 compared to Jose Urquidy at 1.46. Urquidy will be facing a Yankees offense with a team batting average of 0.244 (16th). Cortes faces an Astros offense that has a batting average of 0.239 (18th).
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: Yankees ML
If you’re looking for more MLB picks like Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees matchup, we’ll be providing 4* free MLB plays on the blog all season long, and check out our Experts for guaranteed premium & free MLB Baseball picks!
Register here for a FREE MLB Betting Account Now for Daily Free Picks & More Special Offers!
