Yankees at White Sox
O/U 8.5 · RL Yankees -1.5
Yankees ML-144
CONF 63%
WCashedFinal 9-5
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.
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Props on this game
2Noah SchultzOVER 2.5 Pitcher Earned Runs Pitcher Earned Runs+100
WActual 3
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.
Paul GoldschmidtOVER 0.5 Home Runs Home Runs+450
LActual 0
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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