New York Yankees vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/26

MLB game preview

The New York Yankees will play against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. The game is set for Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 2:10 PM. The Yankees have a strong record of 18-9 and lead the AL East division. They have won their last eight games and have a 9-1 record in their last ten games.

The Houston Astros are struggling this season with a record of 10-18. They are at the bottom of the AL West division. The Astros have lost their last two games and have a 3-7 record in their last ten games. The starting pitchers for the game will be Luis Gil for the Yankees and Spencer Arrighetti for the Astros.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees are riding a strong wave of victories. They recently defeated the Houston Astros twice with scores of 8-3 and 12-4. The Yankees had a total of seven home runs in those games, with Ben Rice and José Caballero showing standout performances.

Ben Rice has been a key player for the Yankees. He leads the team with a batting average of .337 and has hit nine home runs. His performance in the lineup adds power and consistency to the Yankees’ offense.

The Yankees’ pitching has been effective, with an earned run average of 3.10, which ranks first in the league. Luis Gil, who will start the next game, has a 4.11 ERA this season. The team’s strong pitching and hitting make them a formidable opponent.

Yankees vs Astros Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
  • Venue: Daikin Park in Houston, TX
  • Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline -137, Astros Moneyline +116

Houston Astros Team Preview

The Houston Astros have had a mixed performance in their recent games. They won against the Cleveland Guardians with a score of 2-0 on April 22nd. However, they faced losses against the New York Yankees on April 24th and 25th, with scores of 12-4 and 8-3, respectively.

The Astros’ batting lineup has shown strength in hitting. They rank 5th in the league with a batting average of .259 and are 2nd in on-base percentage at .345. Christian Walker has been a key player, leading the team with 6 home runs and 19 RBIs.

On the pitching side, Spencer Arrighetti stands out with a 2-0 record and a 2.45 ERA. Despite this, the team has struggled overall with an ERA of 6.04, ranking them 30th. The Astros will look to improve their pitching in the upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored with a moneyline of -137 against the Astros, who are at +116. The Yankees have a strong pitching lineup, ranking first in ERA with 3.10, while the Astros struggle with a 6.04 ERA, ranked last. Given this advantage, the recommendation is to pick the Yankees to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 9.5. The Yankees’ pitching strength and the Astros’ pitching weakness suggest a high-scoring game. The projected score is Yankees 6, Astros 5, which exceeds the line. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over at 9.5.