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New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
The New York Yankees and the Houston Astros will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Daikin Park.
The Yankees will give the ball to starter Carlos Rodon in this one. Left hander Rodon is 15-7 this season with a 3.18 ERA.
Starting this game for the Astros will be Cristian Javier. The right hander has a 3.38 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Yankees as -139-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Houston won its last outing, a 8-7 result against the Yankees on September 03. Bettors who backed the Astros at 125 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (15) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
New York lost its last outing, a 8-7 result against the Astros on September 03. Bettors who backed the Astros at 125 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (15) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
New York:
Team record: 77-62 SU
NY Yankees is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
NY Yankees is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of NY Yankees's last 17 games
Houston:
Team record: 77-63 SU
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games
Houston is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games at home
Next up:
New York home to Toronto Friday, September 5
Houston at Texas Friday, September 5