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The New York Yankees and the Houston Astros will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Minute Maid Park. The Yankees will trot Mike Mussina out to the mound in this one. Righthander Mussina has a 9-4 record and a 3.82 ERA this season. The Astros will counter Mussina with Wandy Rodriguez. Lefthander Rodriguez has a 1.99 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Derek Jeter hit a game-winning home run in the eighth inning on Friday, as the Yankees defeated the Astros 2-1. The game's three runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5). Alex Rodriguez drove in the other run for the Yankees. Jose Veras got the win in relief and Kyle Farnsworth collected his first save of the season. Ty Wigginton drove in the lone run for the Astros, who were +145 underdogs. Doug Brocail surrendered the winning run and was tagged with the loss. Current streak: New York has won 2 straight games. Houston has lost 3 straight games. Team records: New York: 35-33 SU Houston: 33-35 SU New York most recently: When playing on Saturday are 9-1 Before playing Houston are 2-2 After playing Houston are 2-1 After a win are 5-5 Houston most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing NY Yankees are 2-2 After playing NY Yankees are 1-2 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games NY Yankees are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games on the road Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Next up: Houston home to NY Yankees, Sunday, June 15