As we move through the second third of the season, the New York Yankees (51W-18L) will face off against the Houston Astros (43W-25L) on Thursday, June 23 at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 pm ET.
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros Odds
New York Yankees -126 | Houston Astros +108 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8.5 total points (BET NOW)
New York Yankees
So far this season, the Yankees currently hold a team batting average of .245. Defensively, they are carrying an ERA of 2.95 and a .989 fielding percentage. They are currently ranked number one in the American League East after they were beaten by the Tampa Bay Rays 4-5 in their most recent game on Wednesday. Will they be able to pick up a hard-fought win in this midseason clash?
Regarding inactive players for this matchup, 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
Over the course of the regular season, the Astros’ are carrying a team batting average of .239. In regards to defense, the team has an ERA of 3.09 and a .986 fielding percentage. They beat the New York Mets 5-3 in their most recent game on Wednesday, and are currently ranked number one in the American League West. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this midseason clash?
In terms of injuries and absences, the Houston Astros will play without Jeremy Peña (Thumb), Taylor Jones (Back), Lance McCullers Jr. (Forearm), Blake Taylor (Elbow), Jacob Odorizzi (Leg), Jacob Meyers (Shoulder), Parker Mushinski (Elbow) and Aledmys Díaz (Shoulder).
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros Predictions
Moneyline Pick: New York Yankees (-126)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 total points (-112)
Runline Pick: New York Yankees -1.5 runs (+160)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
