We’re just hours away from Game 2’s opening pitch of the Yankees-Astros ALCS.
The Astros enter Thursday’s contest with a 1-0 series lead and the home-field advantage. As Justin Verlander picked up the win in Game 1, Framber Valdez will be tasked with following suit on Thursday and helping Houston make good on its -150 odds.
At Tipico Sportsbook, a whopping 85 percent of tickets betting on the spread are for the Astros to cover (-1.5). Yet, 63 percent of bets on the sides have the Yankees Moneyline (+120).
While the tickets are showing the public has mixed feelings, there’s no doubt that the 40-plus thousand fans at Minute Maid Park will be absolutely in playoff form.
Houston's defending their home turf.
The Yankees are searching for a split.
What's happening tonight? #Postseason pic.twitter.com/lxEzZSXNv3
— MLB (@MLB) October 20, 2022
Are you betting on New York even the series to avoid a 2-0 whole? Or is your money on Houston to take a commanding two-game lead?
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