The top two AL teams meet up when the Houston Astros (47-27) and the New York Yankees (56-20) match up on Thursday night. Houston heads into this battle on a two-game win streak after sweeping the Mets in a quick two-game series. On the other side, the Yankees are on a four-game winning streak. Luis Severino (4-2, 3.38 ERA) is starting for New York, while Luis Garcia (5-5, 3.68 ERA) will start for Houston.
The first pitch is set for 6:10 p.m. ET at Minute Maid Park in Houston. New York is the -125 money line favorite (risk $125 to win $100) in the latest Astros vs. Yankees odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Houston is a +105 underdog. The over-under for total runs scored is 7.5. Before making any Yankees vs. Astros picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times and it is off to a strong start to the 2022 season. It’s on a 59-51 run on top-rated MLB money-line picks through 12 weeks. This is the same model that pegged the 2021 Atlanta Braves as one of three best bets to win it all last season at +1000. Anybody who has followed it has seen profitable returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Yankees vs. Astros, and just locked in its picks and MLB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several MLB odds and betting lines for Yankees vs. Astros:
- Astros vs. Yankees moneyline: New York -125, Houston +105
- Astros vs. Yankees run-line: Houston +1.5 (-165)
- Astros vs. Yankees over-under: 7.5 runs
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- HOU: Astros are 22-7 in their last 29 Thursday games
- NYY: Yankees are 6-0 in their last six Thursday games
- Astros vs. Yankees picks: See picks here
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Why you should back the Astros
Right fielder Kyle Tucker owns a nice combination of sure hands and home run power. Tucker generates plenty of bat speed, and the 25-year-old is hitting .256 with 15 home runs and 51 RBI. On June 28, he went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer.
Third baseman Alex Bregman is a good contact hitter who has tremendous bat speed. Bregman can place the ball into any gap with his effortless swing. The two-time All-Star is a versatile defender who throws an accurate ball across the diamond. Bregman is hitting .241 with nine home runs and 36 RBI.
Why you should back the Yankees
Outfielder Aaron Judge is playing on another level thus far into the season. Judge has outstanding home-run power and, despite being 6-foot-7, the three-time All-Star doesn’t have any holes in his swing. Judge is first in the MLB in home runs (29), fourth in RBI (59), and first in OPS (1.001). In his last game, he went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer.
First baseman Anthony Rizzo is another slugger in the lineup for New York. Rizzo has plenty of strength to drive the baseball out of the park with ease. He’s also a good gloveman as the four-time Gold Glove winner plays solid defense in the corner. Rizzo is tied for sixth in the league in homers (20) and 12th in RBI (50). On June 27, he went 1-for-3 with a solo home run.
How to make Astros vs. Yankees picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, projecting 8.9 combined runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model’s MLB picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Yankees vs. Astros? And which side has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its MLB picks, and find out.
