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The Houston Astros host the New York Yankees in the first game of the ALCS on Wednesday 7:37 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. The Astros will hand the ball to Justin Verlander (18-4), and the Yankees will counter with Jameson Taillon (13-5).
The Astros are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-187) at home over the Yankees (+157). The contest has a total set at 7.
Astros vs. Yankees Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-187)
Total
7 Runs (Over: -101, Under: -120)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Yankees
- Game Day: Wednesday, October 19, 2022
- Game Time: 7:37 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Castro | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Michael Brantley | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Josh James | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
Yankees Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | 40 Man Active | Wrist |
| Michael King | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Chad Green | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Zack Britton | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Luis Gil | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Stephen Ridings | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Aaron Hicks | Day-to-day | Knee |
| Derek Dietrich | Suspended List | Suspension |
Last Time Out: Astros and Yankees
The Astros knocked off the Mariners by a 1-0 score in their most recent game Saturday. Jeremy Pena went 1-for-8 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively while Luis Garcia got the win after throwing five innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out six.
The Yankees took down the Guardians 5-1 yesterday, with Nestor Cortes Jr. registering the win while pitching five innings, giving up one earned run on three hits while striking out two. Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to pace the Yankees’ offense.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have entered the game as favorites 147 times this season and won 103, or 70.1%, of those games. This season, Houston has won 50 of its 67 games, or 74.6%, when favored by at least -187 on the moneyline. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 65.2% chance of a victory for the Astros. Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 62 of 169 chances this season. In 169 games with a spread this season, the Astros are 90-79-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 136 | .307 (6) | .407 (2) | .614 (2) | 6.6% (3) | 18.9% (62) | 13.9% (7) |
| Alex Bregman | 156 | .260 (61) | .367 (16) | .455 (42) | 3.5% (54) | 11.7% (8) | 13.3% (8) |
| Jose Altuve | 141 | .298 (12) | .386 (7) | .531 (6) | 4.6% (25) | 14.4% (18) | 10.9% (23) |
| Kyle Tucker | 152 | .257 (67) | .330 (58) | .478 (21) | 5% (14) | 15.7% (27) | 9.7% (47) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 147 | .242 (90) | .288 (120) | .360 (118) | 1.4% (118) | 12.5% (12) | 5.1% (118) |
Yankees Betting Records and Team Stats
The Yankees have been victorious in seven, or 36.8%, of the 19 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. New York has played as an underdog of +157 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game. The Yankees have an implied victory probability of 38.9% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. New York’s games have gone over the total in 80 of their 170 opportunities. The Yankees are 75-95-0 against the spread in their 170 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | 157 | .311 (5) | .425 (1) | .686 (1) | 9% (1) | 25.3% (109) | 16% (2) |
| Anthony Rizzo | 132 | .222 (115) | .336 (51) | .477 (22) | 5.8% (5) | 18.4% (52) | 10.6% (28) |
| Gleyber Torres | 143 | .255 (68) | .308 (95) | .447 (49) | 4.2% (37) | 22.6% (84) | 6.8% (95) |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | 142 | .263 (55) | .316 (79) | .329 (124) | 0.8% (126) | 13.6% (17) | 6.6% (100) |
| Giancarlo Stanton | 110 | .211 (-) | .297 (-) | .462 (-) | 6.9% (-) | 30.4% (-) | 11.1% (-) |
Astros vs. Yankees Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Astros will pick up the victory in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-187). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (7 runs).