Yankees vs. Astros Prediction for MLB Friday [9/1/2023]

The Houston Astros will face the New York Yankees in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Friday, beginning at 8:10PM ET.

The Astros will send Justin Verlander (10-6, 3.06 ERA) to the mound, while the Yankees will counter with Carlos Rodón (1-4, 5.97 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Yankees vs. Astros, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Yankees vs. Astros

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Yankees-Astros MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 59% chance of beating the Yankees.

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Yankees vs. Astros Odds [9/1]

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+116), Yankees +1.5 (-130)
• Moneyline: Astros -178, Yankees +150
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-120/+100)

The Astros are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Yankees, with +116 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Yankees (+1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -130.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -178, which means you can risk $178 to win $100, for a total payout of $278, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Yankees at +150, where you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 8 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Yankees (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs has a 58% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Yankees vs. Astros

• Run Line: Yankees +1.5 @ -130 via PointsBet (59% probability)
• Moneyline: Yankees @ +150 via BetMGM (2.0% edge)
• Total: Over 8 @ -120 via PointsBet (58% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to help you make better investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Yankees moneyline is the best option because of the 2.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Yankees vs. Astros Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Astros are more likely to beat the Yankees in the MLB game on Friday.

This prediction is backed by comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Astros having a 59% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Yankees-Astros game, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis before Yankees vs. Astros on Friday September 1, 2023.

Yankees vs. Astros 2023

Friday's MLB action between the Astros and Yankees at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Friday September 1, 2023
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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