MLB Mariners vs. Yankees Picks & Predictions for Friday, August 3
By ATSSportsline.com
NEW YORK, NY (ATS Consultants) – This is the first game of a three-game series. Kevin Millwood takes the mound for the Mariners while the Yankees send out C.C. Sabathia. The opening pitch starts at 7:05pmET from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Yankees as a -250 favorite over the Mariners. The total is 9 in most books. The Mariners come in with a 50-57 overall record and are 45-57 Under, while Yankees are 61-43 overall and are 43-60 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Yankees opened as a -240 favorite and moved to -250 at most books. The total started at 9 and remained there at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 85% of public bettors favor the Yankees. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the Under 9. According to latest MLB trends, Seattle is 0-5 UNDER last 5 in series, 0-4 Under last 4 road games, 3-9-2 under last 14 on grass, 1-7 Under last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game and 7-20 Under last 27 vs. American League East. The Yankees are 5-11 Under last 16 as a favorite, 7-23 Under last 30 home games vs. a right-handed starters and 14-29 Under last 43 as a home fave. The Yankees just came off losing 2 of 3 to Baltimore. They did put up 12 runs against Zach Britton but their bats have struggled in recent games due to the loss of 1B Mark Teixeira (wrist). They face a tough righty in Kevin Millwood (4-8, 3.90 ERA), who has pitched much better than his record indicates because Seattle hasn't supported him with their bats.Sabathia (10-3, 3.57) will be tough on a porr Seattle lineup.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: MARINERS/YANKEES UNDER 9
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