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New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
The New York Yankees and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Minute Maid Park.
Nestor Cortes Jr. will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees on this day. Left hander Cortes Jr. is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Astros will be Framber Valdez. The left hander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Yankees as -115-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Houston was a 11-4 loser in its last match on the road against the Rangers. They lost as -130 favorites, while the total score of 15 made winners of OVER bettors.
New York was a 5-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Royals. They lost as -130 favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of UNDER bettors.
New York:
Team record: 0-0 SU
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
NY Yankees is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games on the road
NY Yankees is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Houston:
Team record: 0-0 SU
Houston is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
New York at Houston Friday, March 29