The New York Yankees are facing off against the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the ALCS. The visiting Yankees currently own a 1-0 series lead, and this game will be nationally televised on Fox Sports One. The opening pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET.
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros Odds
James Paxton will get the nod for New York. The left-handed Paxton (15-6, 3.82 ERA) has recorded 186 strikeouts in 150.2 innings so far. He’s 1-1 with 12 strikeouts and a 6.00 ERA against Houston this year (two starts).
The Astros are putting the ball in the right hand of Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58 ERA), who’s got 300 strikeouts and 42 walks this season as well as a 0.80 WHIP. Verlander is 1-0 with 15 strikeouts and a 4.15 ERA over two starts against New York this year.
With a team slash line of .304/.396/.543, the Yankees have averaged 7.5 runs scored through four postseason games. Houston is hitting .224/.277/.365 and the team has managed 3.2 runs in the 2019 playoffs.
The Astros bullpen has registered an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 2.00 this postseason, while Yankees relievers have performed noticeably better with a 1.65 ERA and 1.22 WHIP.
New York’s offense has been led by second baseman DJ LeMahieu and shortstop Gleyber Torres, who have combined to launch 67 home runs. LeMahieu is hitting .327/.375/.521 with 27 home runs, 106 RBIs and 116 runs scored, while Torres (.284/.341/.551) is up to 40 homers, 99 RBIs and 102 runs scored.
The Astros’ hitters have been led by left fielder Michael Brantley and first baseman Yuli Gurriel. Brantley is slashing .308/.368/.497 with 23 home runs, 91 RBIs and 91 runs scored, while Gurriel is batting .297 with 31 homers, 108 RBIs and 86 runs.
The Yankees are looking for another victory following a 7-0 win in Game 1 of this series.
Yankees at Astros Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Astros, ATS Winner – Yankees, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- New York has logged 18 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Houston has 11 XBH over its last five.
- The Yankees have hit 19 home runs in their last 10 games. The Astros have hit 15 over their last 10.
- The Yankees have a team OPS of .833 this season and an OPS of .823 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Astros’ OPS stands at .844 overall and .826 versus righties.
- Houston has posted 19.6 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 16.2 over its last five.
