Yankees vs. Astros Game 1 MLB Odds, Picks, Predictions: Back Houston to Start Second Half Strong (Thursday, July 21)

Yankees vs. Astros Odds

Yankees Odds +108
Astros Odds -125
Over/Under 8 (-112/-107)
Time 1:10 p.m. ET
TV MLB.TV
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Cristian Javier has been one of the Houston Astros’ unsung heroes this season. He owns a 3.22 ERA against a 2.54 xERA, which means he has actually been unlucky! This ranks in the 93rd percentile of MLB. He and the Astros will face Jordan Montgomery and the New York Yankees on Thursday afternoon. Montgomery, on the other hand, has been lucky. He has a 3.27 ERA and a 4.19 xERA. In fact, his xBA ranks in the 16th percentile of MLB.

Over the course of the past month, the Astros have slumped a bit, but they can still hit left-handed pitching, especially a starter who has feasted off of good fortune. This is the angle for Thursday afternoon's game. The Astros have a better bullpen, as of late, as well.

  
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