Here is a MLB Parlay for August 22 that you should consider making when looking at these two betting options.
New York Mets vs. New York Yankees
The two teams from New York are set to meet up on Monday night as the Yankees host the Mets. There is a chance that this could be a World Series preview, but both teams will have work to do in the postseason.
World Series Preview
The New York Mets are trying to hang on in the NL East Division, but they are facing a big challenge from the Atlanta Braves. New York is 79-44 on the year and will be a tough team to deal with in the postseason.
The Yankees have really struggled since the All-Star Break, but they are still 74-48 on the year. New York needs to get back on track, but they are still one of the best MLB teams in the league.
The MLB odds for this matchup have the New York Mets as the moneyline betting favorites at -165 on the road.
New York Mets Analysis
The MLB standings division in the NL East Division are getting tighter, but it’s not really at the fault of the Mets.
This team just continues to pick up important wins throughout the year, and it has been the pitching staff that is leading the way.
Max Scherzer will be on the mound in this one, and he is 9-2 with a 2.15 ERA in this matchup. Pete Alonso leads the team with 30 home runs and 102 RBIs, and this lineup can do some damage.
New York Yankees Analysis
Things have been spiraling out of control for the Yankees of late, but they are still 74-48 on the year. The Yankees have belted 197 home runs this season, and Aaron Judge leads all of baseball with 46 long balls.
Domingo German is set to take the ball in this matchup, and he is just 1-2 with a 4.45 ERA on the year. German will have to give his team a chance by limiting the damage, and the Yankees offense will need to run into some fastballs from Scherzer.
MLB Pick: New York Mets (-165)
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs
There is another big rivalry game to look at when making MLB picks and parlays on Monday night. The St. Louis Cardinals are in Chicago to face the Cubs, and it’s always entertaining when these two teams meet up.
Big Rivalry Game
Despite a big gap in the overall records of each team, this will still be one of the best games on the MLB schedule today. St. Louis is 69-51 on the year, while the Chicago Cubs are just 52-68.
The Cardinals are looking to increase their lead in the NL Central Division, but the Cubs are hoping to play the role of spoiler in this matchup.
St. Louis Cardinals Analysis
St. Louis comes into Chicago having won seven straight games, and they are doing it at the plate. Paul Goldschmidt leads the way with 31 home runs and 100 RBIs, but he has also been getting some help from the rest of his teammates.
Jordan Montgomery is going to start for the Cardinals on Monday night, and he has been terrific since joining the team at the Trade Deadline.
Montgomery is 6-3 with a 3.29 ERA this season, and he could have a dominant performance in this matchup.
St. Louis is one game under the .500 mark on the road this season, but they are playing better baseball now than they have all season long.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have played much better baseball since the start of July, having won five straight series. Chicago is still a team with some pretty big holes on the roster, especially in the starting rotation.
Cubs Lineup Breakdown
Drew Smyly is set to take the ball on Monday night, and he is just 5-6 with a 3.67 ERA on the year. Smyly could be helped if the wind is blowing in on Monday night as he is facing a pretty solid lineup in this game.
Patrick Wisdom leads the team with 22 home runs and 58 RBIs this season, and the Cubs do have some talent in that lineup.
Ian Happ and Willson Contreras were both All-Stars, and Nico Hoerner leads the team with a .293 batting average.
MLB Pick: St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 (-105)
Parlay Pick
Taking a pair of road teams is the way to go when putting together an MLB parlay for August 22. The Mets will get a dominant start from Scherzer to win on Monday night, and the Cardinals will blast their way to a win in Chicago.
- New York Mets (-165)
- St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 (-105)
MLB Pick: Two-Legged Parlay (+214)
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