Astros vs. Yankees Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 28

The Houston Astros and New York Yankees will send Framber Valdez and Nestor Cortes Jr. to the mound, respectively, on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is at 4:10 PM ET. Bookmakers list the Astros as -155 moneyline favorites, while giving the underdog Yankees +131 moneyline odds to win. Houston is the run-line favorite (-1.5). The contest's over/under has been listed at 9 runs.

Take a look at everything you need from a betting perspective on the Astros-Yankees game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Astros vs. Yankees Game Information & Odds

• When: Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 4:10 PM ET
• Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: YES

Astros vs. Yankees Prediction

• Score Prediction: Astros 6, Yankees 3
• Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
• Win Probabilities: Astros 62%, Yankees 38%

Astros vs. Yankees Betting Insights

• The Astros put together a 63-62 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite last season (winning 50.4% of those games).
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -155 or shorter last year, Houston had a record of 35-24 (59.3%).
• The Astros have a 60.8% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• Last season, the Yankees were the underdog 64 times and won 29, or 45.3%, of those games.

Astros Player Insights

• Kyle Tucker finished last season with a .284 average and 112 RBI.
• Alex Bregman hit .262 with an OBP of .363 and a slugging percentage of .441.
• Yordan Alvarez slugged 31 homers last season while driving in 97 runs.
• Jose Altuve collected 112 hits, posted an OBP of .393 and a .522 SLG.

Astros Team Props

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Yankees Player Insights

• Juan Soto racked up a batting average of .275 with 109 runs batted in last season.
• Gleyber Torres hit .273 with 28 doubles, two triples, 25 home runs and 67 walks.
• Aaron Judge hit 37 home runs last season while slugging .613.
• Alex Verdugo hit .264 with 37 doubles, five triples, 13 home runs and 45 walks.

Yankees Team Props

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