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On Thursday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the New York Yankees (64-28) visiting the Houston Astros (59-32) at 1:10 PM ET. The Astros will hand the ball to Cristian Javier (6-5), but the Yankees’ starter has not been announced yet.
At home, the Astros are favored to win on the moneyline (-125) over the Yankees (+104). The contest has a total set at 8.
Astros vs. Yankees Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-125)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -112, Under: -109)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Yankees
- Game Day: Thursday, July 21, 2022
- Game Time: 1:10 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Castro | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Yordan Alvarez | 10 Day Injury List | Hand |
| Michael Brantley | 10 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Parker Mushinski | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Josh James | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Blake Taylor | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Yankees Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Miguel Castro | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Ron Marinaccio | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Chad Green | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Domingo Germán | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Zack Britton | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Ben Rortvedt | 60 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Stephen Ridings | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Astros and Yankees
The Astros lost 4-3 to the Athletics Thursday, with Rafael Montero (two innings, giving up one earned run on two hits while striking out one) on the hook for the loss. Jeremy Pena went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead the Astros offensively in the defeat.
The Yankees secured a 13-2 victory over the Red Sox Thursday. Tim Locastro (3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI) led the way offensively, while Gerrit Cole got the win on the mound after going seven innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits while striking out 12.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have entered the game as favorites 75 times this season and won 52, or 69.3%, of those games. Houston has a record of 45-20, a 69.2% win rate, when favored by -125 or more by oddsmakers this season. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 55.6% chance of a victory for the Astros. Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 32 of 91 chances this season. The Astros are 47-44-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 85 | .252 (81) | .344 (52) | .475 (38) | 5.2% (18) | 16.2% (41) | 12.4% (15) |
| Alex Bregman | 88 | .238 (112) | .357 (33) | .408 (90) | 2.9% (83) | 13.1% (14) | 14.1% (6) |
| Jose Altuve | 74 | .275 (44) | .368 (19) | .518 (14) | 5.3% (16) | 15.8% (36) | 11.1% (38) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 83 | .238 (112) | .289 (137) | .391 (109) | 2.2% (107) | 13.2% (15) | 5.8% (132) |
| Jeremy Pena | 71 | .263 (64) | .310 (107) | .454 (50) | 4.6% (29) | 24.3% (112) | 4.9% (146) |
Yankees Betting Records and Team Stats
The Yankees have won in four of the five contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. New York has a win-loss record of 4-1 when favored by +104 or worse by oddsmakers this year. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Yankees have a 49% chance of pulling out a win. New York’s games have gone over the total in 45 of their 92 opportunities. The Yankees are 45-47-0 against the spread in their 92 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | 89 | .284 (34) | .364 (25) | .618 (2) | 8.5% (1) | 25.8% (129) | 11.4% (33) |
| Anthony Rizzo | 86 | .221 (133) | .341 (57) | .495 (21) | 6.1% (9) | 17.7% (55) | 11.9% (21) |
| DJ LeMahieu | 84 | .279 (36) | .383 (12) | .403 (94) | 2.2% (107) | 12.6% (12) | 13.4% (9) |
| Giancarlo Stanton | 76 | .237 (115) | .319 (94) | .516 (16) | 7.6% (3) | 27.1% (136) | 11.0% (40) |
| Gleyber Torres | 82 | .268 (56) | .325 (82) | .484 (27) | 4.5% (31) | 19.1% (69) | 7.3% (98) |
Astros vs. Yankees Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Yankees will pick up the victory in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+104). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (8 runs).