The New York Yankees aim to bounce back after losing Game 1 of the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The pregame narrative: New York was one out away from winning the opening game of the Fall Classic but Freddie Freeman had other plans. I’m betting on the Bronx Bombers to bounce back in Game 2 and am also eyeing the over on a teased-down total and a prop from Juan Soto.
Check out my Yankees vs. Dodgers same-game parlay predictions for Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26.
Yankees vs. Dodgers SGP predictions
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Parlay: Yankees moneyline + Over 7.5 runs + Soto to record a hit (+310)
Yankees moneyline (+117): New York heartbreakingly lost to begin the World Series. Luckily, there’s still plenty of time for the team to do something about it.
The Yankees have been very good after a loss this season, going 42-28 in that scenario. They’re sending Carlos Rodon to the mound in Game 2 and he’s been solid after a rough first showing in the 2024 postseason.
Rodon allowed seven hits and four runs across 3.2 innings but has a 2.53 ERA and 1.85 FIP in his last two outings.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto goes for the Dodgers and his numbers are slightly more concerning. He has a 5.11 ERA and 4.71 FIP in the playoffs. Although his ERA is down to 1.93 over his last two starts, his 3.38 FIP suggests he’s benefitted from some fielding luck.
Good teams respond in situations like these. New York is a good team and I’ll gladly pick it to even the series.
Other parlay picks
Over 7.5 runs (-182): There are two ways to look at last night’s game from a total perspective.
The first is that the score was only 2-2 entering extra innings. Two lineups full of star power were largely kept in check for nine innings of play.
The second is that these two teams are like ticking time bombs. It’s only a matter of time before New York and Los Angeles’ casts of superstars take a game over.
The latter is the right way to frame it, especially with how tonight’s pitching situation is shaping up.
There’s a big enough drop from Cole and Flaherty to Rodon and Yamamoto to believe that the bats will have more success early in this contest.
Additionally, Los Angeles blew through a pair of key relievers on Friday, with Michael Kopech and Blake Treinen getting the ball. New York is live to run up the score if it jumps out to an early lead.
Soto to record 1+ hit (-177): Thirdly, I’m betting on Soto to do something he does very frequently.
The Yankees superstar is one of the toughest outs in the league. His keen eye at the plate and elite hitting skills make him a nightmare for opposing pitchers.
Soto has a hit in six of 10 games this postseason, totalling 12 with five of those going for extra bases.
He delivered a hit in last night’s loss.
Picks made at 10:14 a.m. on 10/26/24.
Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.