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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday October 19th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Yankees vs. Astros
The Yankees take on the Astros on Wednesday October 19th at Minute Maid Park, Houston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: New York Yankees (0-0) vs. Houston Astros (0-0)
- Date: Wednesday October 19th, 2022
- Time: 7:37 ET
- Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston
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New York Yankees - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The New York Yankees are looking to take a 1-0 lead in the ALDS after defeating Cleveland on Tuesday. On the season, the Yankees have an above .500 road record, at 43-40. In their last game, the Yankees picked up a 5-1 win over Cleveland. So far, New York has won 31 out of their first 54 series, 31-16-7.
Starting for the Yankees will be Jameson Taillon. On the season, he has an overall record of 14-5. Heading into action, his ERA comes in at 3.91. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .244. Per 9 innings, Taillon is giving up an average of 1.32 home runs, well above the MLB average. Overall, he has notched 151 strikeouts on a strikeout percentage of 21.0%. In his outings, Jameson Taillon is putting batters on through walks at an alarming rate, averaging 1.62 walks per 9 innings.
Entering today's action, the Yankees feature the 2nd ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.95 runs per game. Over their last 3 games, the team has an average run differential of 5. Together, the Yankees offense has the 15th ranked batting average, at .240. For the season, 37.3% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. So far, New York's lineup has also been able to hit for power, as their average of 1.57 home runs per game, which ranks 1st. For the season, the team has one of the best hard hit rates in the league at 41.9%. New York's strong OBP of .323 is 5th best in the league. So far, the team has a walk rate of 10.0%.
Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Houston hosts the Yankees after taking down the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS. In their last game, Houston picked up a 1-0 win over Seattle. Overall, the team has won over half of their 54 series played, going 35-13-6.
Houston pitcher Justin Verlander gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 18-4. Leading up to the game, Verlander has an ERA of just 1.75. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .186. So far, Verlander has given up just 12 home runs. Averaging just 0.62 allowed per 9 innings. In his previous outings, Verlander has a K/BB rate of 6.38, this includes averaging 6.6 K's per appearance.
On the season, Houston boasts the 8th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.55 runs per game. So far, the team has struggled late in games, ranking 26th in runs scored in the 8th and 9th innings. So far, the Astros have combined for a team batting average of .247, placing them 13th in the league. This includes batting .217 over their last 3 games. The team's lineup is hitting for power at an above average rate, averaging 1.33 home runs per game (4th). Their current combined exit velocity of 39.1 comes in near the MLB average. Houston's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 7th with an OBP of .318. The team is generating walks at a rate of 8.6%.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Yankees vs. Astros
Heading into today's matchup between New York and Houston, the Astros are the heavy favorite at -190 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 65.52%. Even with the odds strongly in favor of Houston, the MLB predictive model shows the best bet for this contest being the Yankees on the runline (+1.5).
Recommended Betting Pick: Yankees Runline
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