Yankees vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 28 August 2026

The New York Yankees will face the Houston Astros in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Friday, beginning at 9:05am AEST.

Gerrit Cole (7-6, 3.11 ERA) will be on the bump for the Yankees, while the Astros are going with Hayden Wesneski (3-1, 4.23 ERA).

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Yankees vs Astros game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's NY Yankees vs Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Yankees a 56% chance of beating the Astros at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees vs Astros: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Yankee Stadium are shown here:

• Head to Head: Yankees $1.65, Astros $2.42
• Line: Yankees -1.5 ($2.29), Astros +1.5 ($1.64)
• Total (Over/Under 8 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 Yankees at $1.65 and the Astros at $2.42.

The Yankees are 1.5-run favourites against the Astros, with odds of $2.29 available at TAB.

For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.64.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Astros (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to go over 57% of the time.

Yankees vs Astros: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Houston at $2.42 with TAB
• Line: Astros +1.5 at $1.64 with TAB
• Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB

Stats Insider's Yankees vs Astros predictions are based on detailed modelling and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Yankees have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Astros to win is our preferred option due to the 3.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.

Yankees vs Astros: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the NY Yankees vs Houston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.

Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the NY Yankees vs Houston game.

As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Yankees vs Astros: Essential Details

The game between the Yankees and Astros at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to start at 9:05am AEST on Friday.

• Teams: New York Yankees vs Houston Astros
• Date: Friday 28 August 2026
• Time: 9:05am AEST
• Venue: Yankee Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our NY Yankees vs Houston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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