Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees 5/7/24 MLB Betting Picks

Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees 5/7/24 – As the Houston Astros (12-21) prepare to face the New York Yankees (22-13) at Yankee Stadium this Tuesday, the disparity in their season records is glaring. Both teams come into this game with a modest 3-2 record over their last five games, indicating some level of resilience despite differing season trajectories. With this matchup being showcased on TBS at 7:05 PM ET, fans and bettors alike are tuning in for action-packed baseball and to check out free MLB predictions today.

Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees 5/7/24

Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees 5/7/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Astros	TBD	TBD	TBD
Yankees	TBD	TBD	TBD

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While the specific odds are still to be determined, the Yankees’ stronger record and home-field advantage could make them the favorites in this matchup. However, astute bettors will wait for the odds to crystallize, as they consider both teams’ recent performances and historical head-to-head matchups.

Justin Verlander (1-0, 2.08 ERA) vs. Luis Gil (2-1, 3.19 ERA)

Justin Verlander, who only got a 1-0 start from a win-loss and a 2.08 ERA due to limited season start, can bring in a depth of experience and performance under pressure, which are certainly proven. While his 13 strikeouts in 17.1 innings give him credit for control and his ability to generate big moments could be pivotal for the Astros.

On the other side though, Luis Gil seems to have gleaned glimpses of early success for the Yankees with a 2-1 record and a 3.19 ERA in 31 innings already under his belt. His impressive 40 strikeouts plus his ability to dominate batters, nevertheless, 20 walks of his carry the seed of issues with control that might be triggered by Verlander.

Astros’ Offensive and Defensive Dynamics

The Astros, who hit .260 as a team and slugged the ball at .409, prove at our end that we can attack but we have missed on opportunities when we need to score. The pitching team, with a relatively high ERA of 4.75, may not be as reliable and will need to be better at the time, as it can be problematic when facing a Yankees batting lineup that can utilize any weaknesses in pitching.

Yankees’ Tactical Play

The Yankees, however, have enough skill sets that help them with aggressive approach at the plate, even though their team batting average is 0.244. This means, the .331 is higher than the on-base percentage. The fact their pitching staff has posted 3.01 ERA and 1.18 WHIP as compared to the Astros who have culminated a more effective and controlled pitching strategy could be what ultimately blazes their way to a win in this competition.

Trends

Houston Astros Betting Trends

Astros are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Houston Astros are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Astros are 5-10 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Astros’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 6 of Astros’ 18 last games at home

New York Yankees Betting Trends

Yankees are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
New York Yankees are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Yankees are 9-11 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Yankees’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Yankees’ 15 last games at home