Yankees vs. Astros Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for May 9
Expect a display of power when Juan Soto (9 HR) and the New York Yankees (25-13) take on Kyle Tucker (7 HR) and the Houston Astros (12-24) at Yankee Stadium at 5:05 PM ET live on SCHN. Soto and the Yankees are -135 favorites on the moneyline for the matchup. New York's Marcus Stroman gets the start, and he'll go against Houston's Ronel Blanco.
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Yankees vs. Astros Predictions
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Moneyline Odds & Pick
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Moneyline Pick | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | -135 | +115 | Yankees | Yankees 5, Astros 3 |
Moneyline Insights
- New York has won 18 of the 26 games it was favored on the moneyline this season (69.2%).
- Houston has entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won twice.
- The Yankees have a record of 12-5 when they have played as moneyline favorites with odds of -135 or shorter (70.6% winning percentage).
- The Astros have played as an underdog of +115 or more once this season and lost that game.
- The implied moneyline probablility for this matchup gives New York a 57.4% chance to win.
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Total Odds & Pick
| Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Over/Under Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | +100 | -120 | Under 8.5 runs |
Total Insights
- Games involving New York have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 16 of 38 chances this season.
- Houston's games have gone over the total in 13 of its 36 opportunities.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Yankees and their opponents have failed to hit the over five times.
- When it comes to the over/under, the Astros and their opponents are 5-5-0 in their last 10 games.
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Yankees vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers
Yankees: Marcus Stroman
- The Yankees will hand the ball to Stroman (2-1) for his eighth start of the season.
- The 33-year-old has pitched in seven games this season with a 3.41 ERA and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .237.
- The Yankees have been the moneyline favorite in five of Stroman's starts this season, and they went 3-2 in those matchups.
- Stroman's team has a 5-2 record in his starts this season.
- Stroman has had seven starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and two of those matchups finished over the total.
Astros: Ronel Blanco
- The Astros' Blanco (3-0) will make his seventh start of the season.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 2.09 and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .158 in six games this season.
- His team won his only start as an underdog this season.
- Blanco's team has won five of his six starts.
- Games started by Blanco have a 2-4-0 record at hitting the over this season.
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Yankees vs. Astros Stats
| Yankees | Astros | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| 8 | 15 | |
| 3.4 | 5.3 | |
| 1 | 27 | |
| .251 | .256 | |
| 8 | 6 | |
| .215 | .262 | |
| 3 | 28 | |
| 49 | 42 | |
| 4 | 7 | |
| 34 | 42 | |
| 10 | 21 |
How to Watch Yankees vs. Astros
- Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
- Time: 5:05 PM ET
- TV: SCHN
- Location: The Bronx, New York
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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