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2022 MLB Handicapping
(99-63-0) New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros (106-56-0)
Date: Thursday October 20th
Time: 07:37 ETPM ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park Houston
Projected Pitchers: Luis Severino vs. Framber Valdez
MLB Moneyline Odds: Yankees 126 Astros -150
MLB run line Betting Odds: Yankees +1.5, Astros -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.0
New York Yankees
Heading into the game, the New York Yankees have an overall record of 99-63-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 43-41. In the AL East division, New York currently sits 1st So far, the team has gone 75-93-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 94.0% of their games. The Yankees’ over-under record is 78-85-5.
For New York, Luis Severino gets the start with an overall record of 7-3. This includes a strong ERA of 3.18. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.37 innings per outing, as well as 9.88 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.65 per 9. In total, Severino has given up 14 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 ERA’s in the MLB at 2.97.
During the season, the New York Yankees have performed well on offense, averaging 4.93 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 244.0. On offense, the Yankees have a team batting average of 0.239, placing them 16th in the league. On their balls in play, New York has the 1st ranked BABIP of 0.312. With runners on base, the Yankees are averaging just 0.64 stolen bases per game.
New York has been strong on defense, ranking 8th in fewest errors at 0.46 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.64 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Houston Astros have an overall record of 106-56-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 58-26. In the AL West division, Houston currently sits 1st. So far, the team has gone 88-78-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 90.0% of their games. The Astross’ over-under record is 61-96-9.
For Houston, Framber Valdez gets the start with an overall record of 17-6. This includes a strong ERA of 2.77 So far, he is lasting an average of 6.49 innings per outing. as well as 8.67 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.0 per 9. In total, Valdez has given up 11 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 ERA’s in the MLB at 2.8.
During the season, the Houston Astros have performed well on offense, averaging 4.54 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 225.0. On offense, the Astros have a team batting average of 0.247, placing them 13th in the league. On their balls in play, Houston has the 5th ranked BABIP of 0.285. In terms of stolen bases, the Astros are doing so near the league average, at 0.75 per game.
Houston has been strong on defense, ranking 6th in fewest errors at 0.44 per game. During the season, the team is averaging 0.75 double plays per game.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
- Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass.
- Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win.
- Astros are 0-6 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, Astros pitcher Framber Valdez holds the edge in ERA, but Luis Severino has the better WHIP at 1.0. Severino will be facing an Astros offense with a team batting average of 0.247 (13th). Valdez faces a Yankees offense that has a batting average of 0.239 (16th).
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