As we approach the final weeks of the regular season, there are still a ton of races not settled. One specifically is the American League East so today we’ll feature all three teams that are within shouting distance of the division title. The same goes with the American League Wild Card and the National League East, so we’ll at the teams in those races as well.
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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers
- Leg 1: Blue Jays -1.5 (+106)
- Leg 2: Ross Stripling under 4.5 strikeouts (-132)
- Leg 3: Bo Bichette to record 2+ hits (-110)
Ross Stripling has been so much better in the second half as the Blue Jays are holding onto that last Wild Card spot, and with the Yankees struggling, they could make a move in the American League East. He was struggling as a reliever with occasional spot starts with a 4.22 ERA, but since permanently moving into the rotation, he's 6-3 with a 2.52 ERA. He gets a favorable matchup today against the Rangers, who are 23rd in batting average (.225) and 24th in wRC+ (88) since August 25th.
It's been an up-and-down season for Dane Dunning, and unfortunately, he'll finish below .500 again this year. He's hit a rough stretch recently with a 5.92 ERA and batters having a .388 OBP in his last five starts. His control has been wild, with 12 walks in 24 innings, and the Blue Jays hold the best walk rate since August 25.
Parlay Odds: +587 via FanDuel
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Leg 1: Under 7 (-106)
- Leg 2: Frankie Montas over 4.5 strikeouts (-160)
- Leg 3: Aaron Judge to record 2+ hits (-105)
The Yankees are limping to the end of the season, and they have a critical series this weekend being just 4.5 games up on the Rays.
Frankie Montas has been inconsistent in his Yankees tenure, but his last start against the Rays was his best for the team, going five shutout innings and allowing just one hit.
Drew Rasmussen will get his first start against the Yankees, but he could have a good game if you look at his current run. He's coming into this hot with a 1.57 ERA, with Rays going 5-1 in his last six starts.
This will be a low-scoring nail-biter with the AL East within reach for Tampa Bay.
Parlay Odds: +706 via FanDuel
Atlanta Braves vs. Seattle Mariners
- Leg 1: Under 7 (-102)
- Leg 2: Robbie Ray over 6.5 strikeouts (-122)
- Leg 3: Charlie Morton under 6.5 strikeouts (+100)
The Braves have a great lineup and one of the best rotations in the league. Veteran Charlie Morton has been the black sheep amongst the Atlanta starters, going 7-5 with a 4.01 ERA, but he's been better lately, going 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA in his last six starts.
Robbie Ray has been phenomenal after a rough couple of months to start the season. After going 5-6 with a 4.97 ERA in his first 12 starts, he's 7-2 with a 2.27 ERA and has helped this Mariners’ team surge to a Wild Card spot.
This is one of those “Don't back a team, but we'll see some offense” type of games.
Parlay Odds: +720 via FanDuel
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