New York Yankees vs Houston Astros Pick – 9/2/2025
The New York Yankees and Houston Astros will open up a huge three-game series in Houston on Tuesday night. These American League rivals have near-identical records and wins in this series could have huge playoff ramifications for both teams. Before this game gets going from Daikin Park, you can find my Yankees vs Astros prediction below.
Our Yankees vs Astros Pick
- Pick: Yankees Moneyline
- Confidence: 3/5
- Get Your Bonus Bets: Click the Claim Bonus button to get our DraftKings Sportsbook bonus – bet $5 and get $300 INSTANTLY and get over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket!
Bet $5, Get $300 in Bonus Bets Instantly + Over $200 Off NFL Sunday Ticket
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+ 
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
Promo Code: Click To Claim
Bet $5, Get $300 in Bonus Bets Instantly + Over $200 Off NFL Sunday Ticket
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
Promo Code: Click To Claim
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
- Date & Time: Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 8:10 PM ET
- Starting Pitchers: Max Fried (Yankees) vs. Framber Valdez (Astros)
- Stadium: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: TBS
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
- Max Fried (Yankees): Fried comes into this game with a 14-5 record and a 3.06 ERA. He allowed just one earned run in seven innings in his last start against the Washington Nationals.
- Framber Valdez (Astros): Valdez has a 12-7 record and a 3.18 ERA. He aims to improve his career ERA of 6.46 against the Yankees in this potential playoff showdown.
Key Players
- Aaron Judge (Yankees): Judge has a .216 batting average since returning from injury. But he has contributed 42 home runs this season in spite of his recent slump.
- Trent Grisham (Yankees): Grisham hit 10 home runs in August and he continues to be a significant offensive threat for the Yankees.
Recent Team Streaks
- Yankees: The Yankees have won 14 of their last 19 games going into a stretch of their schedule that represents a significant test.
- Astros: The Astros have won three of their last five games and are coming off a split of a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | Over 0.5 HR |
| Trent Grisham | Over 0.5 HR |
| Max Fried | Over 5.5 K |
| Framber Valdez | Under 5.5 K |
Betting Trends & H2H
- Houston leads the season series against the Yankees 2-1 going into this series opener.
- New York is 35-33 on the road for the season.
- Houston is 42-30 at home in 2025.
Yankees vs Astros Model Projection
- Score Projection: Yankees 5 – Astros 4
- Win Probability: Yankees 50%, Astros 50%
Final Thoughts
This game is close to a toss-up as far as I’m concerned. Both starting pitchers are of elite quality and should test these explosive lineups. But I think the Yankees have the slightest of edges with their lineup going into this game. The power bats of the Yankees should be able to do enough against Valdez and the rest of the Houston pitching staff to get a win in this key contest deep in the heart of Texas.
