As we continue through the middle third of the regular season schedule, the Houston Astros (45W-26L) will once again pay a visit to the New York Yankees (52W-20L) at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, June 26 at 1:35 pm ET.
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros Odds
New York Yankees -162 | Houston Astros +136 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8.5 total points (BET NOW)
New York Yankees
This season, the Yankees’ are hitting .240 as a team. As far as defense goes, the team has an ERA of 2.99 and a .989 fielding percentage. They beat the Houston Astros 0-3 in their last game on Saturday, and are currently ranked number one in the American League East. That said, do you think these guys can take home the win here?
The New York Yankees are missing Jonathan Loáisiga (Shoulder), Benjamin Rortvedt (Oblique), Domingo Germán (Shoulder), Zachary Britton (Elbow), Albertin Chapman (Achilles), Stephen Ridings (Shoulder) and Chad Green (Elbow).
Houston Astros
So far this season, the Astros currently hold a team batting average of .239. Defensively, they are sporting an ERA of 3.08 and a .985 fielding percentage. They are currently ranked number one in the American League West after they lost to the New York Yankees 0-3 in their most recent game on Saturday. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this midseason tilt?
Regarding inactive players for this matchup, the Houston Astros will play without Jeremy Peña (Thumb), Lance McCullers Jr. (Forearm), Blake Taylor (Elbow), Joshua James (Lat), Jacob Odorizzi (Leg) and Parker Mushinski (Elbow).
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros Predictions
Moneyline Pick: New York Yankees (-162)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 total points (-104)
Runline Pick: New York Yankees -1.5 runs (+128)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)