Yankees vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 2

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  • The Astros are -185 favorites vs the Yankees
  • Yankees starting pitcher: Luis Severino
  • Astros starting pitcher: Hunter Brown
  • Watch the game on SportsNet SW

The New York Yankees (+150) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-185) on Saturday, September 2, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Houston.

The Astros are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+110).

The Yankees vs Astros Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Yankees are 0-0 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 0-0 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Yankees+1.5 -135O 8.5 -115+150
Astros -1.5 +110U 8.5 -105-185

Yankees vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Saturday‘s MLB matchup with 75.9% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Yankees and Astros and up-to-date player injuries.


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

Best Yankees Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Gleyber Torres has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 15 of his last 20 away games (+9.15 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Kyle Higashioka has hit the Singles Under in his last 9 games (+9.00 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Anthony Volpe has hit the Singles Under in 15 of his last 19 away games (+8.80 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Gleyber Torres has hit the Hits Over in 27 of his last 47 games (+8.25 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Oswald Peraza has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 8 away games (+8.20 Units / 67% ROI)

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

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Cristian Javier has hit the Strikeouts Under in 15 of his last 17 games (+13.00 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Yainer Diaz has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 14 games at home (+12.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Jose Altuve has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 23 of his last 32 games (+11.70 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Jose Altuve has hit the Singles Over in 22 of his last 30 games (+10.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 31 of his last 48 games (+10.20 Units / 17% ROI)

Astros vs Yankees Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Everson Pereira 0.5 +625 0.5 -2000
Anthony Volpe 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600
Kyle Tucker 0.5 +360 0.5 -650
Oswald Peraza 0.5 +850 0.5 -5000
Yordan Alvarez 0.5 +225 0.5 -350

Astros vs Yankees Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Everson Pereira 0.5 -120 0.5 -105
Anthony Volpe 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Kyle Tucker 0.5 -250 0.5 +195
Oswald Peraza 0.5 -130 0.5 +100
Yordan Alvarez 0.5 -275 0.5 +200

Astros vs Yankees RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Everson Pereira 0.5 +240 0.5 -350
Anthony Volpe 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Kyle Tucker 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Oswald Peraza 0.5 +275 0.5 -400
Yordan Alvarez 0.5 +120 0.5 -155

Astros vs Yankees Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Hunter Brown 6.5 -105 6.5 -120
Luis Severino 3.5 -150 3.5 +115
  • The New York Yankees have hit the Team Total Under in 43 of their last 71 games (+13.33 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 17 of their last 27 away games (+6.82 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 away games (+5.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.10 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.03 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 47 of their last 80 games (+10.22 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 23 games (+9.60 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 60 of their last 100 games (+9.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 23 games (+8.35 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 34 of their last 62 games (+7.65 Units / 10% ROI)

Yankees Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Yankees have gone 0-0 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Astros have gone 0-0 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Luis Severino has an ERA of 8.06 (44.2 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 53 total IP; League Avg: 4.42 — 0 Percentile.

Luis Severino has allowed a slugging percentage of .881 (74 Total Bases / 84 ABs) on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 118 total IP; League Avg: .580 — first Percentile.

Luis Severino has allowed a slugging percentage of .617 (103 Total Bases / 167 ABs) vs left-handed batters this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 53 total IP; League Avg: .429 — second Percentile.

Luis Severino has pitched 17.0 straight innings without allowing an earned run — Matt Manning has the longest active streak at 17.2.

Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Hunter Brown has allowed an average Exit Velocity of 91.0 MPH on non-fastballs since last season (261 balls in play) — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 118 total IP; League Avg: 87.1

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .425 (17 GB hits out of 40 GBs) against Hunter Brown with runners in scoring position this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 53 total IP; League Avg: .249 — second Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 19% (79/409) against Hunter Brown since last season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 118 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 98th Percentile.

Hunter Brown has allowed an average Exit Velocity of 91.1 MPH on the 243 breaking pitches put in play against him since last season — tied for highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 118 total IP; League Avg: 87.5.

Yankees Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

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Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Yankees

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team hitters – away

team hitters – home

team pitchers – away

team pitchers – home

Astros vs. Yankees Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jose Altuve (Astros): Shin, Day-to-Day
  • Lance McCullers Jr. (Astros): Elbow, D60
  • Luis Garcia (Astros): Elbow, D60
  • Kendall Graveman (Astros): Back, Day-to-Day
  • Scott Effross (Yankees): Elbow, D60
  • James Weber (Yankees): Forearm, D60
  • Luis Gil (Yankees): Elbow, D60
  • Francelis Montas (Yankees): Shoulder, D60
  • William McKinney (Yankees): Back, D10
  • Jose Trevino (Yankees): Wrist, D60
  • Anthony Rizzo (Yankees): Concussion, D10
  • Nestor Cortes (Yankees): Shoulder, D15
  • Gleyber Torres (Yankees): Back, Day-to-Day
  • Lou Trivino (Yankees): Elbow, D60

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