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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 Friday, September 1st 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Yankees vs. Astros
The Yankees take on the Astros on Friday, September 1st 2023 at Minute Maid Park, Houston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: New York Yankees (65-69) vs. Houston Astros (77-58)
- Date: Friday, September 1st 2023
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston
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New York Yankees - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Houston, the Yankees have a record of just 65-69. This places the team 5th in the AL East. The Yankees will need a win in today's game to move their record on the road (29-36) above the .500 mark.
Despite being the favorite in 83 of their 134 games, New York's record against the runline is only 64-70. The team's over/under record comes in at 61-67 with an average betting line of 8.
The Yankees will send Carlos Rodón to the mound with an overall record of 1-4. Carlos Rodón will be looking to bring down an ERA of 5.97. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .224 against him. So far, Rodón has given up 10 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .342. Rodón's WHIP of 1.41 comes along with a total of 20 walks allowed.
New York's offense comes into this game averaging 4.2 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. Through 135 games, the Yankees have the 22nd-ranked batting average at .228. In total, the team has hit 190 home runs (5th), making up for their mediocre batting average. New York's offense currently sits 21st in OBP, coming in at .303.
Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 77-58, the New York Yankees will host the New York Yankees, currently ranked 2nd in the AL West. In their 66 games at Minute Maid Park, the Astros have a strong record of 35-31.
Houston has been favored in 71.9% of their games, resulting in an above .500 record against the runline at 69-66. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 70-62.
Houston starter Justin Verlander takes the mound with an overall record of 10-6. Justin Verlander boasts an ERA of 3.06. Currently, opponents are batting just .224 against the right-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep 11 times against Justin Verlander, who has a WOBA allowed of .283. Verlander has a WHIP of 1.17, with 38 walks allowed.
On offense, Houston will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 5th in runs scored, averaging 5.1 runs per game. The Astros have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .258 ranks 6th. So far, Houston's lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 177 home runs, which ranks 9th. Throughout the season, Houston's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 6th best OBP of .330.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Yankees vs. Astros
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and New York, the Astros are the betting favorite at -198 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 66.44%. The MLB predictive model shows Houston pulling out a close win over the Yankees. It is recommended to take the Astros Moneyline -198 on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Astros Moneyline -198
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