MLB Picks Tonight: Expert MLB Bets and Player Props for Astros-Yankees Game 2

Michael Rathburn digs into the betting odds along with his best bets and player props as the Astros look to go up 2-0 on the Yankees in the ALCS.
MLB Picks Tonight: Expert MLB Bets and Player Props for Astros-Yankees Game 2
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MLB Bets Tonight: Expert MLB Picks and Props for ALCS Game 2

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New York Yankees at Houston Astros

Just one game on the slate today, but I expect more of the same with the Astros coming out on top, especially with how the Guardians were able to get to Luis Severino early.  Framber Valdez struck out seven Yankees on June 23rd and comes into tonight on almost a full week of rest which means he probably goes a full six innings. Severino had two starts against the Astros this year going 12 innings with 11 strikeouts, 4 walks, and 5 earned runs. The Astros have won 4 in a row at home against the Yankees and are 21-5 in Valdez's last 26 starts.   

MLB Best Bets for Yankees at Astros 

  • Astros -1.5 runs for 1 RW buck (DraftKings +145)
  • Astros OVER 3.5 runs for 1.2 RW buck (FanDuel -120)
  • Framber Valdez OVER 5.5 strikeouts for 1 RW buck (FanDuel +102)

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Known as “Rath” in the Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) community, he has helped run operations for two prominent daily fantasy sports startups. Michael has taken his insider knowledge and expertise in daily fantasy sports to the content side. Rath won the 2016 FSWA "Baseball Article of the Year, Online" award and was a finalist for the FSWA Best Baseball Series in 2011.
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