Since we’re getting them as similar $1.50 favourites today, I’m inclined to repeat my bet from yesterday and back Atlanta here.
They won fairly comfortably in game 1, proving the gulf in quality with a 9-5 win.
Their bats were really able to get after Miami’s pitching, with the trio of Ozuna, d’Arnaud, and Swanson combining for 8 RBI.
Max Fried was a little shaky early on, but good work from the bullpen shut down Miami’s offense.
I think they’ve got a good pitching matchup on deck here, with rookie Ian Anderson having outplayed counterpart Pablo Lopez so far.
Atlanta have also shown they’ve got a much better bullpen and batting lineup.
Especially on a neutral field, I’ll just take the better side here.
This series is very delicately poised and I’m leaning towards the Yankees at $1.80 today.
Zig-zag theory suggests they’ll have a motivational edge today, especially after losing a game they could’ve won yesterday.
While Tampa has been the better side this season, I think this pitching matchup really favours the Yankees.
Despite some recent struggles, I’d still put my faith in Masahiro Tanaka on the biggest stage.
Charlie Morton just hasn’t been as consistent for Tampa and could struggle against the Yankee hitters.
The Yankees definitely appear to have lifted their game since the start of the playoffs, averaging 9 runs a game on offense, while only allowing 4.5 on defence.
Behind a stellar pitching performance, I think they do just enough to get the job done here in this crucial game 3.