MLB Prop Bets: Houston Astros vs New York Yankees (April 26, 2026)
The New York Yankees (18-9) face the Houston Astros (10-18) at Daikin Park on Sunday at 2:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Luis Gil is the probable pitcher for the Yankees, while Spencer Arrighetti is the probable pitcher for the Astros. The Yankees are favored to win at -136, while the Astros are at +113. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Yankees (+113) have a 16-11 Run Line record this season, while the Astros (-136) hold a record of 10-18.
- The Yankees have an 11-14-2 O/U record this season (meaning 11 games have gone over the total runs line, 14 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Astros have a 20-8-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Yankees are averaging 5.3 runs per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Astros are averaging 5.1 (6th).
- In the field, the Yankees are allowing only 3.4 runs per game this season (3rd in the league), while the Astros are allowing an average of 6.1 runs (T29th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Yankees are at .234 (ranking 19th in the Major leagues), while the Astros are batting .259 (5th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Astros have hit 35 (T5th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Yankees have managed 42 (2nd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Yankees have recorded 134 RBIs to rank 5th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Astros have recorded 136 RBIs to rank 3rd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Yankees have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.10 (1st in the Majors), while the Astros are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 6.04 (30th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Yankees have recorded 239 this season, ranking 8th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Astros rank 2nd for total strikeouts, recording 257.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .222 against the Yankees this season (5th in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Astros' opponents are at .269 (28th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 10-5-12 | 6-3-4 | 4-2-8 | 9-5-11 | 1-0-1 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
| Astros | 10-10-8 | 6-4-5 | 4-6-3 | 4-4-8 | 6-6-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 15-7-5 | 8-3-2 | 7-4-3 | 13-7-5 | 2-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 7-1-2 |
| Astros | 10-10-8 | 6-5-4 | 4-5-4 | 6-6-4 | 4-4-4 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +100 and the YRFI is paying -130.
- The NRFI is 11-16 in Yankees games this season. The Astros have a 7-21 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Yankees recorded an 8-3 victory over the Astros at Daikin Park yesterday. Jose Caballero dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and an RBI. The Yankees have now won three straight against the Astros.
