Caleb Wilfinger
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The dog days of the MLB season are here as the playoff races heat up. With that comes another slate of baseball from coast to coast on Tuesday. And what better way to celebrate than by going for a big payday? That’s right, we’re back with another mega parlay with a payout of nearly 9/1 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
But before we dive in, be sure to check out our picks for every MLB side and total today. Let’s get into our mega parlay for Thursday.
New York Yankees -1.5 (+120)
New York Mets ML (+120)
Chicago Cubs -1.5 (+105)
Best parlay odds: +898 at DraftKings Sportsbook
Odds available at time of publishing.
Let’s break down each of the legs one by one.
New York Yankees -1.5 (+120) over Tampa Bay Rays
To start off this mega parlay we are going with the Yankees on the run line. New York has played well against the Rays this season, and they are certainly desperate for a win. Not only are they anxious to break out of this current slump, but the Yankees have owned Tampa Bay in the season series. Even after a loss on Monday, being back at home with Nestor Cortes on the mound is a good start for turning things around. New York is 41-16 at Yankee Stadium, and it’s in the Bronx where the Yankees offense gets going. Compare that to Tampa Bay’s 26-31 road record this season, and the hosts should hold an edge.
New York has hit left-handed starters very well this season, to the tune of a 23-10 record in those games. While the Yankees offense is sputtering at the moment, the Rays haven’t been very convincing, either. Heading into this series, Tampa Bay was 9-12 since the all-star break as the Rays have dropped in the wild-card standings. This group is just 1-5 in the last 6 games against the Yankees, and they are only 6-11 in their last 17 games on the road. New York’s offense should break out against Jeffrey Springs and Cortes shouldn’t have much trouble against a weak Tampa lineup. Back the Bronx Bombers to get the job done.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
New York Mets ML (+120) over Atlanta Braves
For the second leg of our mega parlay we are going with the Mets on the money line. Outside of the Dodgers, these are still the 2 best teams in the National League. Therefore, an evenly-priced game shouldn’t be a surprise. However, I think we’re getting some value here with the Mets listed as +120 underdogs.
New York won’t have one of its aces on the hill, but Taijuan Walker has been rock solid himself. Walker helped the Mets sweep the Subway Series of the season against the Yankees and he has been important in New York’s rotation all season long. With the Mets in a groove at the plate, they should hold an edge against Braves starter Charlie Morton. The aging Morton has been shaky at best this season and has already struggled with the Mets lineup. Morton avoided New York in a recent 5-game series, but the right-hander gave up 5 runs in a 7-3 loss to the Mets in July. Since that point New York has added Daniel Vogelbach — another bat to bolster its potent lineup. Look for the Mets to bounce back from Monday’s loss.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves
Chicago Cubs -1.5 (+105) over Washington Nationals
For the final leg of our mega parlay we are going with the Cubs on the run line. At this point, when Patrick Corbin is on the mound you have to bet the other side. Corbin has been downright terrible this season and his advanced metrics are ugly. The left-hander holds a 7.01 ERA while ranking in the bottom 1 percentile for xERA and xSLG through 110.0 innings. Corbin has especially struggled recently, allowing a whopping 31 runs hits in his last 21.0 innings. That makes for an ERA north of double-digits in his last 6 starts. It goes without saying that Corbin’s 2022 season is beyond repair, and I expect that to continue.
On the other side, the Cubs will have their best starter on the mound. Justin Steele holds a 3.63 ERA and has struck out 25 over his last 3 starts. He should be in fine form against a Nationals team that he just faced last week. In that most recent appearance, Steele struck out 9 over 6.0 innings of work while allowing 2 runs. Look for a similar result in this one as the Cubs coast to a routine victory.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals
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