The Houston Astros have seen their 2-0 series lead evaporate after back-to-back losses in the Big Apple. The Astros pitching was a particular concern in Games 3 and 4, as the New York Yankees scored 14 runs while striking out just nine times. The Astros turn to ace Dallas Keuchel for the all-important Game 5 with the southpaw looking to continue his dominance of the Bronx Bombers.
Keuchel has faced the Yankees twice this season – in Game 1 of the ALCS and once during the regular season – allowing no earned runs with 19 strikeouts and just two walks. The lefty has dominated during his career in the postseason with a 1.69 ERA in five appearances in the playoffs.
The Yankees will counter with Masahiro Tanaka who, outside of one tough inning, pitched extremely well in Game 1. In the righty’s past three starts, he has allowed just two earned runs while fanning 25 batters in 20.0 innings of work. Tanaka has never had much luck against the Astros, with the Yanks pitcher allowing 22 runs in 23.1 career innings vs Houston.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
New York was a +110 moneyline underdog earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made oddsmakers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook OVER/UNDER number of 8.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.0-2.2 win for the Yankees on Wednesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Houston Astros vs New York Yankees Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
New York (97-75) will face the 106-64 Astros in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Houston injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 4 (New York Yankees) and the No. 2 (Houston Astros) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the New York Yankees and their No. 2-rated batting order, averaging 5.25 runs per nine innings, against the No. 1 lineup of the Houston Astros at 5.46 runs per outing.
New York owns the No. 3 defense, while Houston has the No. 9-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Astros were saddled with a loss last time out in Lance McCullers' start, as they lost 6-4 against New York on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston home to New York, Friday, October 20