Houston Astros vs New York Yankees Predictions, Picks, Odds, and Baseball Betting Preview | July 21 2022

The Houston Astros and the New York Yankees start an explosive two-game series at Yankee Stadium between the top two teams in the American League. Who kicks off the final half of the campaign with a victory? Check out our preview below of this Astros vs. Yankees 2022 MLB regular season game.

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Betting Preview for the Houston Astros vs New York Yankees MLB Regular Season Game on July 21, 2022

Where: Yankee Stadium, Bronx

When: Thursday, July 21, 2022, 1:10 PM ET

Line: Houston Astros (odds) vs. New York Yankees (-1.5) – view all 2022 MLB lines

TV Broadcast: MLBN/ESPN

Betting on the Houston Astros (odds)

Regular Season Record: 64-28

The Astros are looking solid at the end of the first half of the season as they are leading the entire American League West division by nine games. Their offense has been so-so this season, as they arrive at the 2022 MLB All-Star Game ranked 19th in batting average (.239) and 14th in runs per game (4.43). However, the Astros are able to get by with that kind of offense because their pitching has been on fire. While it’s currently unknown who the Astros’ starter for this game will be, Houston is second in the majors with a 2.98 ERA and first with 51 quality starts. Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuveheadline the run support system of the Astros after hitting .306 and .275 in the first half, respectively, while combining for 44 home runs and 93 RBIs.

Betting on the New York Yankees (odds)

Regular Season Record: 59-32

The Yankees have just been so dominant this season. They are on top of every team in the big leagues with a 64-28 record, and will welcome the Astros in this game carrying a 37-12 straight-up record in the Bronx. Their offense has been doing the heavy lifting so far this season, as they arrive at the 2022 MLB All-Star Game ranked no. 12th in batting average (.246) and no. 1 in runs (497). While it’s currently unknown who the Yankees’ starter for this game will be, they are third in the majors with an ERA of 3.08 and a .214 opponents’ batting average. Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo headline the run support system of the Yankees after posting .982 OPS and .841 OPS in the first half, respectively, while combining for 55 home runs and 127 RBIs.

Writer’s Prediction

The Yankees win, 5-4.

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