Rays vs. Yankees Free Pick
NEW YORK, NY (ATS Consultants) – This is the second game of a three-game series between the Yankees and Rays, as New York won the opener on Tuesday 5-3 with Nova over Shields. Jeff Niemann takes on David Phelps of the Yankees. The opening pitch goes at 7:05pm from the Bronx.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Yankees as a -125 favorite over the Rays. The total is 9.5 in most books. Tampa Bay comes in with a 19-11 overall record and is 13-15 Under, while New York is 16-13 overall and 12-16 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Yankees opened as a -130 favorite and moved down to -125 at most books. The total started at 9.5 and remained there in most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 52% of public bettors favor the Rays. 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: According to the latest MLB trends, 7-2 Over last 10 games as an underdog of +110 to +150, 9-3 Over last 12 vs. American League East and is 6-2-1 Over in last 9 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150. David Phelps is a converted reliever who is trying to make it as a starter or at least hold the fort until Andy Pettitte comes up. Phelps pitched just four innings in his last start (which was his first) against Kansas City, giving up 2 runs and throwing 85 pitchers. They’ll probably stretch him out a little more but that puts a huge emphasis on your bullpen, which is not the same now that Mariano Rivera is out for the year and David Robertson is the closer. Jeff Niemann has a 4.06 ERA and is 2-3 this season. That’s including facing woeful Seattle and Minnesota in two of his last three outings.
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