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 Sunday, September 3rd 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Yankees vs. Astros
The Yankees take on the Astros on Sunday, September 3rd 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 (67-69) vs. Houston Astros (77-60)
- Date: Sunday, September 3rd 2023
- Time: 7:10 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 67-69. 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 (31-36) above the .500 mark.
New York's record vs. the runline is just 66-70 despite being favored 83 times through 136 games. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 62-67.
Michael King gets the start for the Yankees with a below .500 record at 3-5. Coming into the game, Michael King has been tough on opposing hitters, posting an era of just 2.96. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .215 against him. Michael King has given up seven home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .278. King's WHIP of 1.15 comes along with a total of 25 walks allowed.
Offensively, New York is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.2 runs per game. Through 137 games, the Yankees have the 20th-ranked batting average at .228. In total, the team has hit 195 home runs (5th), making up for their mediocre batting average. Up to this point, New York has been getting on base at a rate of .303, placing them 19th in all of baseball.
Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Houston Astros host the New York Yankees, they have a record of 77-60, placing them 2nd in the AL West. When playing at Minute Maid Park, the Astros have played well, posting a record of 35-33.
Houston currently has an above .500 record against the runline (69-68). So far, they have been favored in 99 of their 137 games. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 71-62.
Houston pitcher Cristian Javier gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 9-2. Currently, Cristian Javier has an ERA of 4.66. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .234 against him. Cristian Javier has given up 21 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .316. Javier's WHIP of 1.31 comes along with a total of 51 walks allowed.
Houston comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 5 runs per game, good for 5th in the MLB. Heading into play, the Astros are the 6th-ranked unit in team batting average. Combined, the team is batting .257. The team has also been strong in the power department, having hit 180 home runs which is 9th. To date, Houston has the MLB's 5th best OBP at .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 -160 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 61.54%. The MLB preditive model shows Houston having a strong performance at the plate and has identified the best bet to take Houston on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Astros Moneyline -160
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