Yankees at White Sox
O/U 8.5 · RL Yankees -1.5
The pick & result
- Published pick
- Yankees ML -144
- Published odds
- -144
- Result
- Won
- Final score
- 9-5
Odds are the American price printed with this pick, not a current offer. Wins, losses and pushes remain on the public record; a missing grade is not a win.
The read
Storm clouds are hanging over the South Side as two playoff teams begin a four-game series. Chicago has the momentum, but I think New York has the clear pitching edge.
Max Fried looked sharp in his return, giving up almost nothing in a scoreless outing, and his overall performance backs that up. Noah Schultz has struggled badly, and his sinker and breaking ball have been especially hittable. The Yankees are without Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, but Paul Goldschmidt and their other right-handed hitters still match up well with Schultz. Chicago had a huge power day Sunday, but that will be tough to repeat against Fried, who rarely gives up solid contact.
With New York missing key hitters, I do not want to ask the Yankees to win by multiple runs. Still, I trust Fried and New York’s stronger relief pitchers to finish the job. David Bednar is rested, while Chicago used most of its top late-game pitchers Sunday. I’ll take the Yankees to win.
The full analysis
Storm clouds hover over the South Side as two playoff teams open a four-game set. Chicago brings the momentum, but New York brings the decisive advantage on the mound.
The depleted New York lineup makes laying the run and a half unnecessarily aggressive, but I trust Fried and the stronger Yankees bullpen to win the game. David Bednar is rested, while Chicago used most of its late-inning group Sunday. I’ll take the Yankees moneyline at -144.
The research
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STARTER FORM
Max Fried: 5.14 ERA over his last 3 starts
5.14Max Fried has allowed eight earned runs in 14 innings across his last three starts, a clear dip from his season standard. The Yankees’ six-game under streak makes his recent wobble the main threat to another low-scoring result.
PLATOON EDGE
Paul Goldschmidt (bats R) gets a LHP from the 3rd spot
1.066Paul Goldschmidt's vs. Left line (1.066 OPS, 111 AB) sits well above his .603 mark the other way (156 AB). Tonight's starter Noah Schultz throws LHP, the hand he hits best.
COOLING OFF
Ben Rice: .726 OPS in L15 — draws LHP Noah Schultz
.726Ben Rice's .726 OPS over the last 15 days (41 PA) trails his .945 season mark, down 0.219. Tonight he draws LHP Noah Schultz — his weaker side: a .837 OPS vs LHP across 134 AB.
HR THREAT
Paul Goldschmidt
+450Gary's Take Goldschmidt owns a .333 average and 1.066 OPS against left-handed pitching this season, including nine home runs in 111 at-bats. Schultz has surrendered eight homers to right-handed hitters in 174 at-bats, along with a 10.7% barrel rate overall.
RUNNING GAME
New York Yankees like to run — Edgar Quero (32% caught) is the wrong catcher to test
32% CSNew York Yankees attempt 1.2 steals a game, but Edgar Quero has cut down 10 of 31 runners (32%). Someone is getting thrown out tonight.
PARK WEATHER
Wind blowing out 16 mph at Rate Field tonight
OUT 16Conditions at Rate Field: Partly Cloudy, 83°, wind 16 mph, Out To LF. Fly balls that die most nights have a chance to go tonight. The total sits at 8.5.
STREAK
NYY games have gone UNDER 6 straight
U6Six straight Yankees games have stayed under, averaging only 6.5 combined runs despite much higher closing totals. The market has adjusted to 8.5, but the under remains the form play.
TEAM RECORD
White Sox 2-6 in Noah Schultz's last 8 starts
2-6White Sox are 2-6 in Noah Schultz's last 8 starts this season. He starts tonight.
CUT LIST
Noah Schultz
6.07 xERAStarts tonight for CHW — 6.07 xERA behind a 6.04 ERA.
Jasson Dominguez
0.654 OPSStill hitting 4th for NYY — 0.654 OPS, 0.226 AVG from the 4-hole.
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Props on this game
2- GARY'S PICKNOAH SCHULTZPITCHER EARNED RUNS OVER 2.5
Schultz has allowed at least three earned runs in seven of his last eight starts, and his 6.04 ERA is fully supported by a 6.03 xERA. His sinker and sweeper have each allowed an xwOBA above .500, while his overall barrel rate allowed is 10.7%. The Yankees are depleted, but the confirmed lineup still gives Schultz several dangerous right-handed matchups, and righties own an .816 OPS with eight homers against him. Even money is enough in a hitter-friendly park with the wind blowing out.
- THE LONG SHOTPAUL GOLDSCHMIDTHR OVER 0.5
Goldschmidt owns a .333 average and 1.066 OPS against left-handed pitching this season, including nine home runs in 111 at-bats. Schultz has surrendered eight homers to right-handed hitters in 174 at-bats, along with a 10.7% barrel rate overall. Goldschmidt has also slugged .784 against four-seam fastballs, Schultz's most-used pitch. With a 16 mph wind blowing toward left field, +450 is a worthwhile price on this specific power matchup.
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