Astros vs Yankees Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 26

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The Houston Astros (+110) visit Yankee Stadium to take on the New York Yankees (-135) on August 26, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm in Bronx, NY.

This season, the Astros are against the spread (ATS), while the Yankees are ATS.

Astros vs Yankees Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Astros starting pitcher: Peter Lambert 8-7, 3.68 ERA
  • Yankees starting pitcher: Undecided 0-0, 0.00 ERA

Astros vs. Yankees Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Astros+1.5 -190O 8.5 +100+110
Yankees -1.5 +155U 8.5 -120-135

Astros vs Yankees Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Yankees will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 54.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Yainer Diaz has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 away games (+13.90 Units / 154% ROI)
  • Taylor Trammell has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 25 away games (+13.35 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Jeremy Pena has hit the Hits Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+11.15 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Peter Lambert has hit the Earned Runs Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+10.35 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Total Bases Under in 18 of his last 25 away games (+10.20 Units / 35% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Yankees players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Yankees Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Spencer Jones has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 20 games at home (+13.60 Units / 34% ROI)
  • José Caballero has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 10 games (+13.00 Units / 130% ROI)
  • Cam Schlittler has hit the Earned Runs Under in 18 of his last 25 games (+12.25 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Ben Rice has hit the Hits Under in 14 of his last 25 games (+11.20 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Cody Bellinger has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+9.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 50 away games (+11.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 25 of their last 40 away games (+7.85 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 16 of their last 24 away games (+6.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 away games (+6.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 40 away games (+5.50 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 40 games at home (+18.70 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 45 games (+11.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 27 of their last 40 games at home (+11.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have covered the Run Line in 23 of their last 40 games (+8.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 17 of their last 40 games (+4.05 Units / 7% ROI)

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Yankees Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Yankees are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Yankees vs Astros Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Ben Rice +270
Yordan Alvarez +270
Trent Grisham +325
Luis Garcia Jr. +340
Christian Walker +390

Yankees vs Astros Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Luis Garcia Jr. 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Isaac Paredes 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Jose Altuve 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Ben Rice 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Yainer Diaz 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Yankees vs Astros Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ben Rice 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Christian Walker 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Cam Smith 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Jeremy Pena 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
George Lombard Jr. 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Yankees

The Astros are 48-3 (.941) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Astros are 56-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB.

The Astros are 11-5 (.688) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB.

The Astros are 37-29 (.561) after a loss this season — 5th best in MLB.

Yankees Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Yankees are 43-6 (.878) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — best in MLB.

The Yankees are 11-17 (.393) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Yankees are 15-17 (.469) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Yankees are 30-4 (.882) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Astros hitters have drawn walks in 13% of their PA’s with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB.

Astros hitters have an OPS of .732 (2,488 PA’s) on the road this season — 4th best in MLB.

Astros hitters have struck out in just 21% of their PA’s against LHP this season — tied for 5th best in MLB.

29% of Astros hitters strikeouts have come on 95+ MPH fastballs this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

Yankees hitters have 233 extra-base hits out of 542 total hits (43%) against starting pitchers this season — best in MLB.

Yankees hitters have an OBP of just .227 (2,666 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB.

The Yankees are batting just .124 on pitches out of the zone this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Yankees hitters have 391 extra-base hits out of 995 total hits (39%) this season — best in MLB.

Astros pitchers have walked 11% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Astros pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Astros pitchers have walked 11% of batters this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

The Astros have allowed 3.19 runs per game (421/132) in the first 5 innings this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Yankees pitchers have an ERA of 2.89 (607.2 IP) on the road this season — best in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Yankees pitchers this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB.

Yankees pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Yankees pitchers have an ERA of 2.86 (358.2 IP) against division opponents this season — best in MLB.

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