MLB Betting Picks: Best plays for 22nd July 2022

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• Author: Luke Hovhanesian
  Jul 21, 2022 01:21 PM
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Tight contest in Houston

Fresh off the All-Star break, players return for the second half of the 2022 season.

The New York Yankees head to Houston to tackle the Astros in a double-header.

The primetime game puts team Ace Gerrit Cole (Yankees) up against Luis Garcia (Astros) who is having a break-out season.

With both teams topping their respective division, this will go a long way to seeing how the playoffs will shape up, come the post-season.

New York Yankees (G Cole) @ Houston Astros (Luis Garcia)

MLB Betting Odds: Yankees $1.85 / Astros $1.95

Cole picked up another win (9-2) at his last start, giving up only two runs in the process.

He tied his season high with 12 strikeouts and struck out double digit batters for the second straight time.

He is really starting to come alight after a slow start.

Look for another classic performance from the Yankee's ace.

The 25-year-old Garcia is having a huge season and is a big reason for the success of the Astros.

Prior to his last start, where it went to a no decision, he was on a 4 game win streak.

The right-hander has a 3.65 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 94:25 K:BB through 88.2 innings in 16 outings overall.

He will look to continue the form.