Houston is getting Justin Verlander back in the lineup after getting traded back to the Astros. Verlander has been his vintage self Winning 3 starts in a row and Verlander allowed 1 or 0 runs in 6 of his last 9 starts which included two starts against this Yankees team.

Cortes is making his return to New York after being off on the injured list since may 30th. Cortes has a 8.04 ERA in 3 career starts against Houston.

Pick: Houston Astros -1.5