LiontipsHouston Astros vs New York Yankees. Prediction and Betting Tips for MLB 2022 (October 19, 2022).
Command Analysis
Houston Astros were consistent throughout the regular season and finished top of the American League. They approached the playoffs in great team form and defeated Seattle Mariners in the first match. After two confident home victories (8:7, 4:2), the Astros got a slender (1:0) win over the Mariners in Seattle.
New York Yankees were off to a rocky start in the World Series. The team faced Cleveland Guardians, and after beating them in the series opener, the Yankees lost two games in a row (2:4 and 5:6). But the favorites managed to first level the score (4;2), and then crushed the Guardians (5:1) in the fifth game, which they played at home.
Trends
Ставка1st inning: Houston win
In 3 head-to-head games out of 4, Houston won the first inning.
СтавкаTotal under 5.5 runs
In 4 head-to-head games out of 6, the teams didn't score more than 5 runs.
Tip and bets
New York dipped in form at the end of the regular season and didn't look entirely convincing in their first playoffs match. The Astros, on the other hand, won three straight games to reach the semifinals. The Houston team is on top form and should start the semifinal series with a confident win.
Our prediction - handicap (-1) to Houston Astros
