Last Updated on May 14, 2017 1:05 pm by Anthony Rome
Astros vs. Yankees Prediction
Will the Astros upset the Yankees in Game 1 of a double-header today in the Bronx?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Yankees are -146 money line favorites to beat the Astros, who have odds of +136 to pull off the upset in New York. With Mike Fiers set to face Luis Severino in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs for Game 1 today.
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ASTROS KEY TRENDS: The Astros have won 21 of their last 28 games overall and are 4-1 in their last five road games. They’re also 9-2 in their last 11 games versus American League East opponents and have taken eight of their last nine games when playing the third game of a series.
YANKEES KEY TRENDS: The Yankees have lost three straight but are still 20-8 in their last 28 games overall. They’re also 10-3 in their last 13 home games versus a right-handed starter and are 16-7 in their last 23 games versus American League West competition. They’re 37-18 in their last 55 home games as well.
Bet Today’s Astros vs. Yankees Game
OUR PREDICTION: The Astros have won six of their last eight games in New York and have been profitable for bettors when Fiers starts. They’re 6-1 in his last seven road outings and 4-1 in his last five starts overall. On the other side, the Yankees are just 5-13 in Severino’s last 18 starts and are 2-7 in his last nine home outings.
SUNDAY MLB PREDICTION: HOUSTON ASTROS +136