Astros vs. Yankees Prediction for MLB Saturday [8/5/2023]

MLB action continues on Saturday at 1:05PM ET as the Houston Astros lock horns with the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

The Yankees will have Nestor Cortes (5-2, 5.16 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against Justin Verlander (6-5, 3.15 ERA) for the Astros.

Dimers' top betting picks for Astros vs. Yankees, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Astros vs. Yankees

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Astros-Yankees MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 55% chance of getting the W against the Yankees.

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Astros vs. Yankees Odds [8/5]

• Run Line: Yankees +1.5 (-140), Astros -1.5 (+120)
• Moneyline: Yankees +122, Astros -140
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-112/-105)

The Yankees are +1.5 underdogs versus the Astros, with -140 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Astros (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +120.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Yankees at +122. That means you can bet $100 to profit $122, earning a total payout of $222, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -112, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Yankees (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Astros vs. Yankees

• Run Line: Yankees +1.5 @ -140 via PointsBet (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Yankees @ +122 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.1% edge)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -112 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Yankees moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Astros vs. Yankees Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Astros are more likely to beat the Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Saturday.

This prediction is backed by detailed data-driven analysis, with the Astros having a 55% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Astros-Yankees game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live updates.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis before Astros vs. Yankees on Saturday August 5, 2023.

Astros vs. Yankees 2023

Saturday's MLB action between the Yankees and Astros at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to begin at 1:05PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees
• Date: Saturday August 5, 2023
• Time: 1:05PM ET / 10:05AM PT
• Venue: Yankee Stadium

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