New York Yankees vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
The New York Yankees and Houston Astros will kick off the 2024 MLB regular season with a game on Thursday. Last season, the Yankees finished 4th in the AL East, while the
Game outlook
The New York Yankees and Houston Astros will kick off the 2024 MLB regular season with a game on Thursday. Last season, the Yankees finished 4th in the AL East, while the Astros won the AL West but fell short in the AL Championship Series. Nestor Cortes will start for the Yankees, coming off a 93-68 record with a 4.97 ERA in 2023. Framber Valdez, who had a 12-11 record with a 3.45 ERA last season, will take the mound for the Astros. Houston is the betting favorite at -150. If you want to increase your chances of winning, consider our Expert Picks.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Yankees +138 | Astros -150
Spread: Yankees +1.5 (-153) | Astros -1.5 (+133)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 60%.
New York Yankees
In the offseason, the New York Yankees made significant additions to their lineup, including slugger Juan Soto, to strengthen their team. Soto and Aaron Judge form a formidable one-two punch, supported by bounce back candidates such as Anthony Rizzo, DJ LeMahieu, and Giancarlo Stanton. The outfield was reinforced with Alex Verdugo and Trent Grisham, while Marcus Stroman was signed to bolster the starting rotation in the absence of Gerrit Cole. The team will have to rely on pitchers like Carlos Rodon and Clay Holmes to fill the void left by Cole's injury. With a current power ranking of 16, the Yankees are ranked 25th in offense, 10th in defense, and are yet to start the season with a record of 93-68.