New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros 3/28/24 MLB Betting Picks

New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros 3/28/24 – As the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros prepare to face off this Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Minute Maid Park, fans and bettors alike are gearing up for an exciting clash. With the Yankees closing last season at 80-82 and the Astros at a more robust 90-72, the stage is set for a compelling game that draws significant attention in the realm of baseball betting predictions. This early season matchup not only offers a glimpse into the potential trajectory of both teams but also serves as a critical point of analysis for those looking to make informed bets.

New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros 3/28/24

New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros 3/28/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Yankees	+1.5 -153	o8.5 -120	-115
Astros	-1.5 +133	u8.5 +100	-115

Hey Juan, how many days until Opening Day? pic.twitter.com/Ex0I9s9yPO

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) March 26, 2024

The betting odds for this game are eagerly awaited by fans and bettors. Given the Astros’ stronger record last season and their performance trends, they might be favored, but the unpredictability of early season games could offer some interesting opportunities for bettors.

Nestor Cortes (5-2 W-L, 4.97 ERA) vs. Framber Valdez (12-11 W-L, 3.45 ERA)

The Yankees consider Nestor Cortes to be a problematic mix of reliable and doubtful pitches as he had a 5-2 win-loss record last season with an ERA of 4.97. His performance, which is by 67 strikeouts vs. 20 walks, reflects on both the success of what needs still identified for improvement. Home runs are vital to his opponent’s strategy, thus Kelvin’s key role in this matchup is his ability to avoid home runs.

Last season, Framber Valdez who was the Astros main player, had a 12-11 record and a 3.45 ERA that were the points which were pointing to his main role in the team. The analytics suggest Valdez, with his 200 strikeouts and a very remarkable WHIP of 1.13, acquires strength from his consistency and ability to handle pressure, giving him an edge in his matchup with Yankee hitters.

The collision between Cortes’ relentless strivings and Valdez’s settled reliability may well have a huge effect on the game’s situation. Incomparable with his concentration ratings, Valdez may have an advantage in terms of humanizing his experience and his metrics; however, baseball’s unpredictability still has plenty of surprises.

Yankees’ Statistical Outlook: Seeking Consistency

The Yankees had last season’s performance consisting of a low batting average, .227, and 219 home runs altogether which disclosed inconsistency with their power skills. A hike in their combined home run partition (.304) would likely make it easier for them to score, especially against a powerful pitching squad.

Astros’ Statistical Advantage: A High-Powered Offense

The Astros had an incredibly good year of last season having a .259 average batting and 827 runs. These numbers translate to an impressive .437 slugging percentage as well as a .331 on-base percentage, whereas for the Yankees their hitters only managed to slug .357 and post an on-base percentage of .256.

Trends

New York Yankees Betting Trends

Yankees are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
New York Yankees are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Yankees are 43-38 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 39 of Yankees’ 81 last games at home

Houston Astros Betting Trends

Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Houston Astros are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Astros are 48-33 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Astros’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 45 of Astros’ 81 last games at home