Yankees vs Astros Picks and Prediction – 3/30/2024

The New York Yankees play the second game of a four-game series on the road Friday against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. New York finished last season 82-80 and fourth in the American League East, 19 games behind the division champion Baltimore Orioles. The Yankees were 40-41 on the road and had a run difference for the season of -25. Make sure you stay up to date with all the MLB action, with our MLB predictions.

The New York Yankees added one of the best left-handed hitters in baseball to their lineup when acquiring Juan Soto, who will help Aaron Judge, the Yankees best slugger. Gleyber Torres will lead off, with Soto second and Judge third, followed by Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton. On Friday, New York will send Carlos Rodon to the mound. Last season, the left-hander was 3-8 with a 6.85 ERA, 64 Ks and 28 BBs.

The Houston Astros will look to get off to a strong start when hosting New York in the second game of the regular season on Friday. Last season, Houston was 90-72 and won the American League West Title. The Astros were defeated by the Texas Rangers in the AL Championship Series. Houston was 39-42 at home and had a run differential for the season of +129.

Once again the Houston batting order will be tough on opposing pitchers. Jose Altuve will lead off followed by Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Jose Abreu and Chas McCormick, with the rest of the order shuffled. On Friday, the Houston Astros will send Cristian Javier to the mound. Last season, the right-hander was 10-5 with a 4.56 ERA, 159 Ks and 62 BBs.