Astros vs Yankees Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 September 2025
Last updated: Sep 4, 2025, 11:42PM | Published: Sep 3, 2025, 6:32PM
The Houston Astros will face the New York Yankees in MLB action at Daikin Park on Friday, commencing at 9:40am AEST.
The Astros will send Cristian Javier (1-1, 3.38 ERA) to the mound, while the Yankees will counter with Carlos Rodón (15-7, 3.18 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Astros vs Yankees game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Houston vs NY Yankees MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Yankees a 56% chance of defeating the Astros at Daikin Park.
Astros vs Yankees: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Daikin Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Astros $2.25, Yankees $1.67
- Line: Astros +1.5 ($1.72), Yankees -1.5 ($2.20)
- Total (Over/Under 9 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Astros at $2.25 and the Yankees at $1.67.
The Astros are 1.5-run underdogs against the Yankees, with odds of $1.72 available at TAB.
For the favourite Yankees (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.20.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Astros (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Astros vs Yankees: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $2.25 with TAB
- Line: Astros +1.5 at $1.72 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Astros vs Yankees best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Yankees have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Astros to win is our recommended option because of the 1.1% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Astros vs Yankees: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Houston vs NY Yankees game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Houston vs NY Yankees game.
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Astros vs Yankees: Essential Details
The game between the Astros and Yankees at Daikin Park is scheduled to commence at 9:40am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs New York Yankees
- Date: Friday 5 September 2025
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Daikin Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs NY Yankees predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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