Yankees vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 9 May 2024

The New York Yankees will face the Houston Astros in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, commencing at 9:05am AEST.

Carlos Rodón (2-2, 3.68 ERA) will be on the bump for the Yankees, while the Astros will counter with Spencer Arrighetti (0-3, 8.26 ERA).

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Yankees vs Astros game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Yankees vs Astros

Based on detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's NY Yankees-Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Yankees a 59% chance of beating the Astros at Yankee Stadium.

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Yankees vs Astros: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Yankee Stadium are shown here:

• Head to Head: Yankees $1.60, Astros $2.35
• Line: Yankees -1.5 ($2.20), Astros +1.5 ($1.67)
• Total (Over/Under 9.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Yankees at $1.60 and the Astros at $2.35.

The Yankees are 1.5-run favourites against the Astros, with odds of $2.20 currently available at TAB.

For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.67.

The Over/Under for Yankees vs Astros sits at 9.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Astros (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 9.5 runs has a 54% chance of staying Under.

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Yankees vs Astros: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Houston at $2.35 with (0.8% edge)
• Line: Astros +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB (59% probability)
• Total Runs: Under 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB (54% probability)

These Yankees vs Astros predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Yankees have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Astros to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.

Yankees vs Astros: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of NY Yankees vs Houston on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.

Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the NY Yankees vs Houston match-up at Yankee Stadium.

As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips on every MLB game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Yankees vs Astros: Preview

The game between the Yankees and Astros at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to start at 9:05am AEST on Thursday.

• Teams: New York Yankees vs Houston Astros
• Date: Thursday 9 May 2024
• Time: 9:05am AEST
• Venue: Yankee Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.

Our NY Yankees vs Houston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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