Rays vs. Yankees Free Pick
NEW YORK, NY (ATS Consultants) – This is the third game of a three-game series. The Yankees have won the first two games and are going for the sweep. David Price takes the mound for Tampa Bay while C.C. Sabathia pitches for the Yankees. The opening pitch starts at 7:05pmET from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Yankees as a -145 favorite over the Rays. The total is 8 in most books. The Rays come in with a 31-25 overall record and are 21-31 Under, while the Yankees are 31-24 overall and 22-32 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Yankees opened as a -150 favorite and moved down to -145 at most books. The total started at 7.5 and remained moved up to 8 in most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 62% 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. According to the latest MLB trends, Rays are 1-5 Under in the last 6 meetings in series, 1-5 Under last 6 meetings when Price faces Sabathia. Yankees are 1-10 Under last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning record, 4-11-1 Under last 16 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game, 7-18-1 Under last 26 vs. a team with a winning record. The Rays are struggling with the bats, especially against the Yankees as they have scored just one run in the last two games. Price has a 2.44 ERA this season and is even better in his last three starters, with a 0.84 ERA. Sabathia has been solid this season with a 3.68 ERA. He allowed 3 runs in 7 innings against a tough Detroit lineup in his last outing.
THURSDAY MLB FREE PICK: RAYS/YANKEES UNDER 8
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