Usually I can tell you why a line will rise or drop sharply. This was as high as -205 and now it's -165, and I have no idea why unless it's a bunch of Yankees fans with blinders on putting big money down because they think Jasson Dominguez is the next Mickey Mantle -- Dominquez is set to make his MLB debut (see news feed). The Astros were off Thursday, have won five straight and start Justin Verlander. I'll definitely take -165.

Justin Verlander owns the Yankees. Their hitters probably have nightmares about how he has dominated them in the playoffs in the past. This season has been no different. In three starts against them, he has allowed just three runs across 19 innings. Starting for the Yankees will be Carlos Rodon, who has a 5.97 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. Things won’t get an easier in this matchup, given that the Astros have the second-highest OPS in baseball against left-handed pitchers. Combine the starting pitching advantage with the Yankees being just 29-36 on the road and the Astros are in a prime spot to come away with a victory.