MLB Odds: Astros vs. Yankees prediction, odds and pick

Houston Astros lost Game 1 of the series to the New York Yankees. Justin Verlander will be tasked with evening up the game. Luis Severino will look to extend the Yankees winning ways. The Yankees are 52-18 and have a 30-7 home record.

The Astros blew a three-run lead at Yankee Stadium on Thursday. They are trying to win game two and cover the spread. The team has been on a good run recently. Justin Verlander is the key to covering the bet. He hasn't faced the Yankees since 2019. The Astros have scored 300 runs this season, the 16th most in the league. New York has scored only 300. Houston's team is prone to hitting the ball a long way.

The Yankees came from behind to beat the Astros 7-6. Aaron Hicks hit a walk-off single to give New York the victory. The Yankees are one of the most prolific teams in the majors. They have a player who is on pace to hit 70 home runs in Aaron Judge.

Yankees have the best offense in baseball with 27 home runs on the year. Luis Severino is making his comeback after Tommy John surgery. He is coming off four straight starts with at least eight strikeouts. The Yankees are second in the league with a .441 slugging percentage.

The stakes are high between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees.