The New York Yankees won a thriller against the Cleveland Guardians yesterday and now have a shot to win the ALCS.
The pregame narrative: Today’s parlay consists of a pick on the Yankees, the under on the game total and a Carlos Rodon strikeout prop.
Check out my Yankees vs. Guardians +340 same-game parlay predictions for Game 5 of the ALCS on October 19.
Yankees vs. Guardians SGP predictions
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Parlay: Yankees ML + under 7.5 runs + Rodon over 4.5 Ks (+340)
Yankees ML (-120): I believe it’s time for the Yankees to win this series.
Rodon is starting and he already has an amazing performance in this series.
In Game 1, the right-handed pitcher dominated Cleveland’s offence – he worked six innings and gave up three hits and a run while striking out nine.
New York had an all-around performance, winning 6-2.
In Bibee’s first start of the ALCS, he only made it through 1.1 innings after giving up five hits and two runs. In that game, seven of nine Yanks had at least one hit.
I am backing three of New York’s sluggers in my Game 5 prop picks so it’s no surprise to see Yankees moneyline make my parlay.
SGP legs
Under 7.5 runs (-113): Even though Bibee had a bad performance in his last start, he’s been solid all year.
The righty had a 3.47 ERA in the regular season with a 1.12 WHIP. I predict the Yankees will win and score a few runs off of Bibee, but he shouldn’t give up more than that.
That’s also because, when things go south, there’s been no hesitation from Cleveland to turn to its bullpen.
Rodon will be covered more thoroughly in the next leg but he owns the Guardians’ lineup in his career.
Rodon over 4.5 Ks (-200): Cleveland’s current offence is hitting .197 off Rodon in a hefty 81 at-bat sample size.
That gives me confidence that the Yankees starter can work late into this ball game, much like Game 1.
In that case, this teased-down strikeout total should be easy to accomplish.
Rodon has cleared this line in 21 of 28 starts this season, including his nine-strikeout performance in Game 1.
Picks made at 11:30 a.m. on 10/19/24.
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