On the afternoon of May 9, 2024, the Houston Astros are poised to challenge the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium with a start time slated for 5:05 PM. Expect an atmosphere of broken clouds overhead as the game unfolds. Ronel Blanco, who has an impressive ERA of 2.095, will be starting pitcher for the Astros. Facing him from the Yankees’ side will be Marcus Stroman, holding an ERA of 3.405.

The Astros are currently ranked 14th in the AL West Division, with a disappointing start to the season showing a 9-19 record. Their .320 winning percentage highlights their struggling form, although their recent back-to-back wins might suggest a potential turnaround. They hold a divisional record of 4 wins to 3 losses, placing them 5th in the AL West. The Yankees, on the other hand, stand 3rd in the AL East with a much stronger start to their season. They own a 19-11 record (.630 winning percentage), with an evenly split 5-5 divisional record and are placed 2nd in the AL East.

As for their scoring, the Astros have accumulated 122 runs but have allowed 144, reflecting their challenges at both ends of the field. The Yankees seem better balanced, having scored 148 runs while giving up 107. Betting odds indicate a tight contest; the Yankees have a -1.5 point spread and a moneyline of -129, showing slightly more confidence in their victory. The Astros, underdogs with a moneyline of +109, could prove advantageous for risk-tolerant bettors. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5, suggesting expectations of a moderately high-scoring game.