The Houston Astros (64-51) visit the New York Yankees (61-54) Friday in the first game of their 3-game series from Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Astros vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Yankees won 6-1 last season

Houston snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 6-4 loss at the Miami Marlins Wednesday, failing to cash as a +100 underdog. 1B Christian Walker hit a 2-run homer in the first inning.

New York snapped a 5-game losing streak -- and avoided back-to-back series sweeps -- with a 3-2 win at the Texas Rangers Wednesday, cashing as a -126 favorite. SS Anthony Volpe singled home a run in the fourth

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