ALCS Odds: Yankees vs Astros Game 1 prediction, odds and pick

Jameson Taillon will start for the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALCS. Justin Verlander will get the call for Game 2. Taillon last pitched in the American League Division Series on Friday. Verler was ineffective in his last start against Seattle Mariners. The Astros have had three days of rest since they won their ALDS battle against the Seattle. The Yankees were extended to five games in AL Division series. They won the series 3-2. It's unclear if Verlier will be able to bounce back from his poor performance in that game.

Yankees have a good team with Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo. They have played only four games in the last eight days. The Yankees had several days off before the ALDS and two rainouts in that series. They will play a game in Houston instead of getting a day off due to the Monday rainout in this series due.

Justin Verlander is the reason to take the Astros. Jameson Taillon is a nightmare for the Yankees. The Yankees needed Gerrit Cole and Nestor Cortes to beat the Guardians.

Yankees-Astros is a lopsided pitching matchup. Verlander is highly likely to thrive.

The final odds for Yankees vs. Astros are Yankees -1.5.