Chicago White Sox vs New York Yankees (4:05pm)

Davis Martin has been one of the biggest surprises in the American League, entering this matchup at 9-2 with a 2.41 ERA. His strikeout-minus-walk rate is near 20%, he is limiting barrels, and he has done a good job mixing pitches and keeping hitters off balance. Against a Yankees lineup that is not fully healthy and is missing key power pieces, Martin will have an easier time keeping traffic light and avoiding the big bad inning.

On the other side, Gerrit Cole gives New York the exact type of arm you want backing an under. Even if he is still building back into peak form, his velocity has been trending upward, his command has been solid, and his overall run prevention has been strong. Chicago’s lineup has been competitive this season, but this is still a tough environment against a veteran ace who can work ahead, limit walks, and force the White Sox to string multiple hits together instead of relying on free baserunners.

The biggest key here is that both offenses will be forced to earn everything. Martin’s improved swing-and-miss profile gives him a chance to neutralize the Yankees’ power, while Cole’s experience and command give him a good matchup against a White Sox lineup that can go quiet against quality right-handed pitching. With the Yankees’ bullpen also pitching well recently, New York has enough late-inning arms to protect a low-scoring game if Cole only gives them five or six solid innings.

Yankee Stadium always carries home-run risk, but the weather does not look like a major boost to offense, and the current total already respects the park. At 7.5, this game likely needs early damage or bullpen trouble to get over. With Martin in strong form, Cole capable of suppressing runs, and both lineups facing quality right-handed pitching, the under is a strong play.

(2x-Rated Members Only) Pick: Under 7.5 +100

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