There are plenty of games set for Friday, July 1, around Major League Baseball, and that will set up nicely when making MLB picks today. Taking a look at the MLB matchups on the schedule, there is a chance to put together a nice two-team parlay that could lead to a nice win.
For this parlay, you should focus on the two teams from New York as each team continues to play well. Don’t just focus on the moneyline in each game either, as you can get an even bigger payout when betting the run line.
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians
The New York Yankees are in Cleveland on Friday night to begin a weekend series with the Guardians. Both teams are currently in the playoff race, but these teams are certainly not equal.
The Yankees are at the top of the MLB standings as they come into this game with an overall record of 56-21. New York just continues to win games at a record pace, and they are in complete control of the AL East.
Cleveland has been a pleasant surprise this season as they enter play with a record of 39-34. The Guardians are hanging around in the AL Central Division and are firmly in the AL Wild Card picture.
The MLB odds for this game have the New York Yankees as the moneyline betting favorites at -225.
Pitchers Matchup
Gerrit Cole will be on the mound for the Yankees on Friday night, and he will be opposed by Aaron Civale of the Guardians. One quick look at the MLB stats show just how big of a mismatch this matchup looks to be on paper.
New York Yankees Pitcher Analysis
Gerrit Cole has had some rough starts this season, but he is still 6-2 with a 2.99 ERA overall. Cole has been the beneficiary of some terrific run support, but he still has a whip of 1.01 and has been pitching extremely well of late.
Cleveland Guardians Pitcher Analysis
Things have not gone well for Aaron Civale this season as he is just 2-4 with a whopping 7.20 ERA on the year. Civale went just four innings in his most recent start, allowing four earned runs and eight hits in the loss.
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians Picks and Prediction
You can get the New York Yankees -1.5 at -118, and that should be the play in this game. Cole will do what he is supposed to do on the mound, and the offense will come through in a big way.
Yankees vs. Guardians Matchup Information
Texas Rangers vs. New York Mets
The Texas Rangers and New York Mets meet up for an interleague series on Friday night at Citi Field. Texas and New York have seen their 2022 seasons go in opposite directions, even though both teams were expected to be playoff contenders.
Texas enters play with a record of 36-38, but they have started to play better after a slow start. The Rangers are buried in the AL West standings, but a Wild Card spot is still on their radar.
The New York Mets have jumped out to a 47-29 record this season to lead the NL East Division. New York has started to scuffle a bit of late, but they are clearly one of the best teams in baseball.
The MLB odds for this game have the New York Mets as the moneyline betting favorites at -190.
Pitchers Matchup
This pitching matchup doesn’t have any big names taking the mound as it will be Glenn Otto starting for the Rangers against Chris Bassitt of the Mets. These two pitchers have combined to go just 10-8 on the year, and each has an ERA over 4.00.
Texas Rangers Pitcher Analysis
Glenn Otto had been on a nice run on the mound until things fell apart for him in a big way in his most recent start. Otto lasted just two innings in a start against Washington and allowed six earned runs in that defeat.
New York Mets Pitcher Analysis
Chris Bassitt has gone at least 6.1 innings in each of his last three starts, and he looks like he is starting to become more dominant. This Mets pitching staff is loaded with talent, but Bassitt has 21.1 innings over his last three starts and allowed just six total runs.
Texas Rangers vs. New York Mets Picks and Prediction
The Mets did not have a good series against the Houston Astros, and the offense failed to do much damage. Houston has a great pitching staff, though, and that’s something that the Rangers don’t have.
Chris Bassitt will take care of business on the mound, and he will let his offense figure things out. You can get the Mets at -1.5 at +104, and that’s a bet that you simply need to include in your parlay.
Rangers vs. Mets Matchup Information
MLB Parlay Prediction
It’s usually a good idea to bet on the New York Mets and Yankees this season, as they are two of the best teams in baseball. The Yankees get the job done with its offense most of the time, while the Mets have a dominant pitching staff.
Both teams have favorable matchups on Friday night, and each team is poised for a big win. Taking both teams at -1.5 will swing the odds in your favor and set you up for a nice MLB parlay payday.
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