Yankees Favored to Level Wild Card Series, Plus Best Bets for Remaining MLB playoff Contests
NEW YORK – Despite a dominant regular season record against their rivals, the Boston Red Sox are considered underdogs in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees, with Carlos Rodón taking the mound for New York. Experts lean toward a Yankees moneyline victory, anticipating a strong performance from Aaron Judge following a relatively quiet Game 1.
the Red Sox won the regular season series 9-4, but the postseason dynamic shifts with Rodón (18-9, 3.09 ERA) pitching at Yankee Stadium.Judge, who batted.331 with 53 home runs during the regular season,is also expected to be a key factor,with a prop bet on Over 1.5 total bases gaining traction given his history against Boston pitching. Boston won Game 1 behind a stellar outing from Garrett Crochet.
Beyond the heated AL East rivalry, Wednesday’s MLB Wild Card Games present several compelling betting opportunities. Here’s a look at additional matchups:
Reds vs. Dodgers – Los Angeles is favored, handing the ball to Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-8, 2.49 ERA) after a 10-run outburst in Game 1. Cincinnati struggled to contain Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, and the Dodgers’ pitching depth is seen as an advantage. The Dodgers -1.5 run line and Yamamoto Over 6.5 strikeouts are highlighted as potential plays.
Padres vs. Cubs – Facing elimination on the road, the San Diego Padres will need a strong performance from Dylan Cease (4.55 ERA). However, the Chicago Cubs boast a strong home record (50-31) and demonstrated solid defense in Game 1. A moneyline play on the Cubs, supported by their bullpen depth, is recommended, along with a Cubs team total Over 3.5 runs given San Diego’s road struggles.
Tigers vs. Guardians – Expect a tight contest similar to the 2-1 score of Game 1. Detroit’s Casey Mize (14-6, 3.87 ERA) faces cleveland’s Tanner Bibee (12-8,4.24 ERA). The Guardians’ home-field advantage makes them the lean, and the under 7.5 runs aligns with the recent history between these teams.
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Disclaimer: Sports betting outcomes are unpredictable. These picks are based on available data and analysis, but no outcome is guaranteed.
