Tom Hanks was wrong (sort of). There is crying in baseball. Maybe not from the players on the field, but with bettors who missed out on cashing a massive parlay by one leg. When I say massive, I mean any MLB same game parlays (SGPs) over four legs, which is why I stick to three legs most of the time.
Of course, when that MLB same game parlay hits, you're probably still crying. But they are tears of joy. So, one way or another, there is a good chance one of my best MLB SGPs for Tuesday will disappoint Tom Hanks and make you cry.
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Tuesday’s Best MLB Same Game Parlays
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers
Leg #1: Under 7.5 Runs (-122)
I am a little concerned over how well the Yankees have been hitting the ball (.280 over the last week), but Jacob deGrom is an ace. He has given up only six runs across his five starts, with just three in four starts in April.
But deGrom is a stud; he'll keep the Yankees’ lineup from getting out of hand. Cam Schlittler, at the same time, will keep the Rangers' struggling offense in check and the final score low.
Leg #2: Yankees Moneyline (-120)
The Yankees have been hitting the ball well of late (.280 over the last week) while the Rangers have not (.226). Both pitchers are studs and will be hard to hit, but as the better-hitting team, I have to go with the Yankees to win outright.
Leg #3: Jacob deGrom Over 7.5 Strikeouts (+118)
Jacob deGrom’s strikeout totals in his last three games: 10, three and nine. The Yankees recorded the third-most strikeouts in baseball over the last week (61), but have also struck out 39 times in 101 at-bats versus deGrom.
Parlay Odds: +535 - A $100 wager will result in a $635 payday; your stake plus $535 in winnings.
Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets
Leg #1: Under 7.5 Runs (+100)
Neither team is hitting the ball well. The Mets have hit .226 with 20 runs scored over the last week (six games), and the Nationals have hit .210 but scored 31 runs (six games).
Clay Holmes has been solid for the Mets (2-2 with a 2.10 ERA and 1.03 WHIP). He should keep the Nationals’ lineup contained. Zack Littell has not pitched nearly as well (7.56 ERA, 1.68 WHIP), but I wouldn't count on the Mets to do much damage.
Leg #2: Clay Holmes Over 3.5 Strikeouts (-162)
Clay Holmes has gone over this mark three times in five starts. He is not a big strikeout guy, but the Nationals struck out 48 times (eight per game) over the last week (tied for the fifth-most). Because of that, I like Holmes' chances of recording at least four punchouts.
Leg #3: Zack Littell Under 3.5 Strikeouts (-114)
Littell is not a strikeout pitcher. He has gone over this total just twice this season and had just one strikeout in two of his starts. If the Mets were swinging and missing a lot this season, the over may be worth some thought. However, they've struck out 38 times over the last week (five games).
Parlay Odds: +455 - A $100 wager will result in a $555 payday; your stake plus $455 in winnings.
