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Today's Betting Overview - Astros vs. Yankees
The Astros take on the Yankees on Sunday, October 23rd at Yankee Stadium, New York. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Houston Astros (3-0) vs. New York Yankees (0-3)
- Date: Sunday October 23rd, 2022
- Time: 7:07 ET
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, New York
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Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Houston travels to take on the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, leading the series 3-0. As the road team, the Astros come in with a mark of 53-30. In their last game, the Astros picked up a 5-0 win over the NY Yankees. Overall, the team has won over half of their 55 series played, going 36-13-6.
Making the start for Houston is Lance McCullers Jr. So far, Jr. has a record of 4-2. Coming into the game, Jr. has been tough on opposing hitters, posting an era of just 2.27. On average, Jr. is allowing 1.24 base runners per inning (WHIP). On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .214. Across his previous outings, Jr. has a SLG% allowed of .335. In total, he has given up 4 home runs. Heading into the game, he has struck out 26.0% of the batters he's faced.
Entering today's action, the Astros features the 9th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.54 runs per game. So far, the team's offense has struggled to score late, ranking 26th in runs scored in the 8th and 9th innings. This year, the Astros have the 13th-ranked batting average at .247. Per game, the team is averaging 8.27 hits. The team's lineup is hitting for power at an above-average rate, averaging 1.34 home runs per game (4th). For the season, the team has one of the best hard-hit rates in the league at 39.1%. Houston's strong OBP of .318 is 7th best in the league. So far, the team has a walk rate of 8.6%.
New York Yankees - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The New York Yankees will look to climb their way back into the series, as they currently trail 3-0 in this NLCS matchup. At home, the Yankees come in with a mark of 59-26. New York will be looking to bounce back after falling to the Astros by a score of 5-0. For the year, the team has played a total of 55 series, going 31-17-7.
New York starter Nestor Cortes takes the mound with an overall record of 12-4. Coming into play, Cortes has put together an ERA of 2.44. Nestor Cortes comes into the game with one of the lower WHIP's among starting pitchers (0.92). On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .189. Across his previous outings, Cortes has a SLG% allowed of .313. In total, he has given up 16 home runs. For the season, Cortes has picked up 163 strikeouts on a K rate of 27.0%.
New York enters play averaging 4.89 runs per game, placing them 2nd in the MLB. The team's offense has performed well late in games, ranking 0.96 in runs scored in the 8th and 9th innings. The Yankees' combined batting average currently sits at .238, placing them 18th in the league. For the season, 37.3% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. The team's lineup is hitting for power at an above-average rate, averaging 1.56 home runs per game (1st). In terms of exit velocity, the team ranks near the top of the league. New York's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 5th with an OBP of .321. While the team's wOBA is one of the best in the league at .327.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Astros vs. Yankees
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and New York, the Yankees are the betting favorite at -122 on the moneyline. New York's implied win probability sits at 54.95%. The MLB predictive model shows New York holding the advantage in both starting pitching and at the plate. It is recommended to take the Yankees on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Yankees Moneyline
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