Yankees vs. Astros Prediction
The Yankees aim for the three game sweep Sunday night in Houston. New York’s Michael King takes on Houston’s Cristian Javier in the final season matchup between these teams. With the Astros listed as home favorites and the total sitting at 8.5 runs, what’s the best bet for this ESPN Sunday Night Baseball matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
923 New York Yankees (+150) at 972 Houston Astros (-180); o/u 8.5
7:10 p.m. ET, Sunday, September 3, 2023
Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
Yankees vs. Astros Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 70% of bets are on the Astros’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
New York Yankees DFS SPIN
Michael King has a 2.96 ERA with a 3-5 record as a starter. In the last seven days he has one start, four innings pitched, and zero earned runs. He’s a quality starter making positive impacts on the back end of New York’s rotation.
Houston Astros DFS SPIN
Cristian Javier has pitched 131.0 innings this year. With that game time he has managed a stout 9-2 record with a 4.66 ERA. Total of 119 strikeouts and 121 hits on the year.
Yankees vs. Astros MLB Betting Trends
Astros have been swept in a season series three times this year
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
The totals have gone over in 0 of Yankees’ last 5 games
The totals have gone over in 3 of Astros’ last 5 games
Yankees vs. Astros MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Optimist trends point towards the Yankees long ball staying hot to help close out the series. Instinct tells me the Astros do not get swept often and have been the stronger team all year for a reason. Where New York’s bullpen excelled last night if a third game in a row requires shutout pitching from that part of the roster I am willing to trust the Astros again. I do not see it as a coincidence the scoring margin has closed over the last two games. The Astros moneyline is the pick.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: HOUSTON ASTROS -180
