New York Yankees take on the Houston Astros with Odds and Betting Pick

MLB wagering interest swings to the New York Yankees vs Houston Astros battle on Sunday at Minute Maid Park as the Astros try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.

Mike Fiers will take the mound for the Houston Astros, and he'll carry a 5-3 record into the contest. Luis Severino gets the ball for the New York Yankees; he's 5-3 so far this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Houston Astros as -115 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 5.0-4.9 result in favor of the Astros. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

New York Yankees vs Houston Astros Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

55-27 Houston battles the Yankees, currently with a 43-36 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs New York injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 4-ranked Houston Astros and the No. 6-rated New York Yankees in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Houston Astros No. 2-rated offense, averaging 5.56 runs per game, against a New York Yankees defense that ranks No. 7 at 4.3 in runs allowed per game. The Houston Astros have averaged 9.77 hits per game so far, more than New York Yankees batters have averaged on the year (9.47 hits per game).

Comparing defensive stats, New York owns the No. 9-rated road mark, allowing 4.31 runs per game on the highway. Houston, on the other hand, rates No. 17 in scoring at home.