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MLB on TBS: Yankees vs Astros +1435 Same Game Parlay (9/02)

Paul Connor

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Two of the American League’s best square off tonight as the New York Yankees (76-61) and Houston Astros (76-62) open a three-game series deep in the heart of Texas.

Here is everything you need to know, plus an exciting three-leg same game parlay to consider!

Where to Watch Yankees vs. Astros

Ballpark: Daikin Park
Location: Houston, Texas
Where to Watch: TBS, SCHN, YES
Follow: SportsGrid App (Google Play Store or Apple Store)
Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+146) | Total: 7.5
Moneyline: Yankees (-118) | Astros (+100)

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Leg 1: NYY Giancarlo Stanton to Hit a Home Run (+300)

Stanton has hit 17 home runs in just 55 games this season.
The slugger has gone deep seven times in his past 15 games, slashing a robust .357/.426/.929 during that stretch.
Stanton is 6-for-15 (.400) with one home run in his career against Astros left-handed starter Framber Valdez (12-7, 3.18 ERA).
Valdez has posted a 4.36 ERA in his last seven starts.
Stanton boasts a 55.2% hard-hit rate and a 51.7% fly ball rate against LHP.

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Leg 2: HOU Jose Altuve to Record 2+ Hits (+270)

Altuve has recorded multiple hits in all three meetings against the Yankees this season, going 6-for-11 (.545) in those contests.
The star second baseman is 5-for-11 (.455) lifetime against Yankees left-handed starter Max Fried (14-5, 3.06 ERA).
Altuve is 16-for-42 (.380) in his career against current New York relievers.

Leg 3: OVER 7.5 Runs (-122)

In the first series at Yankee Stadium, the over on tonight’s total cashed in all three games.
New York and Houston average a combined 9.45 runs per game this season.
Valdez has surrendered 3+ earned runs in four of his past five outings.
Fried has given up 4+ earned runs in four of his last seven starts.