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At 8:08 PM ET, the Dodgers and Yankees will face off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Yankee Stadium in New York, and the Yankees are favored on the money line (-148). The money line odds for a Dodgers’ win are sitting at +125.

Los Angeles will be looking to extend their five-game winning streak, as they are 1st in the NL West with a record of 98-64. The Yankees are 1st in the AL East at 94-68 and will send Gerrit Cole to the mound vs. a Dodgers team that will start Jack Flaherty.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline +125

This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 8:08 ET on Wednesday, October 30th.

HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS YANKEES:

• We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 7 to 5
• If you’re looking for a run line pick, we also like the Dodgers to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 12 runs and like the over

It was all New York in the last game of this Yankees vs Dodgers series. The Yankees took down the Dodgers by a score of 11-4, picking up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -134 on the money line.

Luis Gil only went four innings for the Yankees but gave up just one hit and one earned run. He finished the game with two strikeouts but issued two walks. Clay Holmes came out of the bullpen for the win.

Anthony Volpe and Austin Wells each homered for the Yankees, while Gleyber Torres went 1/5 with three RBIs. Alex Verdugo also had a two RBI game at the plate.

Dodgers Records & Stats

Leading the series 3-1, the Dodgers are on the road for game five against the Yankees, looking to close out the series. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, going 52-29 at home and 46-35 on the road. As favorites, they posted a 100-55 record, while going 8-14 as underdogs.

Los Angeles went 92-85 against the run line this season, with a +1.1 scoring margin on the road and +0.9 at home. As favorites, they were 81-74 against the run line. Their games averaged 9.5 total runs, and their over/under record is 100-71. Today’s O/U line of 8 runs is lower than 73.5% of their games this season.

Jack Flaherty will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Mets, as he gets the start for the Dodgers vs. the Yankees today. In that start vs. the Mets, he gave up eight earned runs in just three innings of work. Before that outing, he had pitched well, going 7 innings vs. the Mets and not giving up a run. Flaherty’s ERA for the season is 3.17, along with a record of 13-7. Opponents are batting .216 off Flaherty this season. Out of his 28 starts, he has 15 quality starts and is averaging 10.78 strikeouts per nine innings.

Shohei Ohtani has been one of the league’s top power threats this season, as his 54 home runs are 2nd in the MLB and lead the Dodgers. He also has a strong batting average of .310 and has driven in 130 runs, which is also 2nd in the league. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat in the Dodgers lineup, as he has 33 homers and is batting .272.

Tommy Edman has been swinging a hot bat for the Dodgers of late, going 8/22 in his last six games with two homers. Freddie Freeman has also been hitting for power, with four homers in his last five games, but he is just 5/21 in that stretch.

Yankees Records & Stats

Facing a must-win game five, the Yankees look to extend the series against the Dodgers, who lead 3-1. New York finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, going 44-37 at home and 50-31 on the road. As home favorites, they posted a 47-37 mark this year.

New York’s run line record stands at 90-85, with a 38-49 mark at home. They have a +0.5 run-scoring margin at home, compared to +1.3 on the road. The Yankees’ over/under record is 91-78, and 69.1% of their games had higher totals than today’s 8-run line.

Gerrit Cole gets the start for the Yankees today and will be facing the Dodgers at home. So far this season, he has made 17 starts and has a record of 8-5 with an ERA of 3.41. Cole’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.13. Looking back at his last outing, Cole finished with a no-decision after going six innings and giving up one earned run on four hits. He has made eight quality starts this year and is averaging 9.38 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, Cole has allowed 11 homers this season.

So far this season, the Yankees have been the best home run hitting team in the league and are 3rd in the league in runs per game at 5. As a team, they are batting .248, which is 7th in the league, and have the best team on-base percentage in the league. Their team on-base percentage is .333. One area they have struggled in is with their batting average on balls in play, as their .28 mark is just 15th in the league.

Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been the top two hitters for the Yankees this season, with Judge leading the team with a .322 batting average and 144 RBIs. He also has the most home runs in the league this season. However, Judge has gone just 8/35 in his last nine games. Giancarlo Stanton has five homers in this stretch, but is batting just .229.

At 8:08 PM ET, the Dodgers and Yankees will square off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Yankee Stadium in New York, and the Yankees are the slight favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -144. The money line odds for a Dodgers win are at +123.

Los Angeles will be looking to extend their five-game winning streak, as they are 98-64 and in 1st place in the NL West. The Yankees are 1st in the AL East with a record of 94-68. FOX will carry this game on TV, and the over/under line is currently 8.5 runs. Monday’s starting pitching matchup features Walker Buehler for the Dodgers and Clarke Schmidt for the Yankees.

NEW YORK YANKEES VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -144

This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 8:08 ET on Monday, October 28th.

HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS YANKEES:

• We have the Yankees winning by a score of 6 to 5
• However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Dodgers to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over

It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Yankees series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as -135 favorites and squeaked out a 4-2 win. The Dodgers offense only had three more hits than the Yankees and struck out six times, but still picked up a win.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto started for the Dodgers and went 6 1/3 innings while giving up just one hit and one earned run. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued two walks. As for the Yankees, Carlos Rodon got the start and went just 3 1/3 innings while giving up four runs and took the loss.

Teoscar Hernandez and Tommy Edman each homered for the Dodgers, while Freddie Freeman went 1/4 with an RBI in his Los Angeles debut. Mookie Betts also had a two-hit game and scored a run for LA’s offense.

Dodgers Records & Stats

Leading the series 2-0, the Dodgers are on the road for game three against the Yankees. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, going 52-29 at home and 46-35 on the road. As favorites, they went 100-55, while posting a 7-13 mark as underdogs.

Los Angeles had a run line record of 91-84 this season, with a 45-41 mark on the road. As underdogs, they’ve covered the run line in their last three games. The Dodgers’ over/under record is 99-70, and today’s 8.5-run line is below their season average of 9.5 runs.

Walker Buehler is hoping to pitch more like he did on October 16th, where he didn’t allow a run in four innings of work. In that outing vs. the Mets, he gave up three hits and two walks. Buehler finished with a no-decision in the game. Looking back further, he has made 16 starts and three of them have been quality starts. Buehler’s ERA for the season is 5.38, along with a record of 1-6. For the year, he has allowed 16 home runs. Per nine innings, Buehler is averaging 3.35 walks compared to 7.65 strikeouts.

Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez have been the Dodgers’ top power threats this season, with Ohtani’s 54 homers leading the team and Hernandez coming in with 33. Ohtani is also batting .310 for the season and has driven in 130 runs, which is also the best mark on the team. Mookie Betts has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/29 in his last seven games, including two home runs and seven RBIs.

Los Angeles comes into the game with the league’s top OPS and slugging percentage, while also leading the league in isolated power. As a team, they are batting .258 and averaging 5.2 runs per game. They are also the top home run hitting team in the league.

Yankees Records & Stats

Facing a must-win game three, the Yankees are back home, trailing 0-2 in their series against the Dodgers. New York finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, going 44-37 at home and 50-31 on the road. As favorites, they went 83-62 this year, while posting an 18-10 record as underdogs.

New York holds an 89-84 run line record, with a 37-48 mark at home. They’ve covered the run line in two straight home games. The Yankees’ games have averaged 9.1 total runs this season, while today’s over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their overall over/under record is 90-77.

So far this season, Clarke Schmidt has made 16 starts and two of them have been quality starts. He is coming off an outing in which he didn’t give up a run, going 4 2/3 innings and finishing with a no-decision. Schmidt has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. The right-hander’s ERA for the season is 2.85, along with a record of 5-5. Opposing batters are hitting .223 this season off Schmidt. Per nine innings, he is averaging 9.81 strikeouts and 3.16 walks.

Not only do the Yankees lead the league in home runs, but they are also the top-scoring offense in the MLB this season, averaging 5 runs per game. New York has been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .248, which is 7th in the league, and also have the top on-base percentage in the league.

Aaron Judge and Juan Soto are not only the Yankees’ top two home run hitters, but they are also the top two home run hitters in the league. Judge has gone deep 58 times, while Soto has 41 homers. Giancarlo Stanton has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/39 with six homers in his last 10 games.

Carlos Rodon will start for the Yankees on Saturday, and he is facing off against Yoshinobu Yamamoto. This one is getting started at 8:08 PM ET from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers are favored on the money line (-135). The Yankees are +117 on the money line, and they are 1st in the AL East with a record of 94-68, while the Dodgers are 1st in the NL West at 98-64.

The over/under line is currently at 9 runs, and FOX will be televising this interleague matchup. Los Angeles comes in with a five-game winning streak, while the Yankees have won three of their last four.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -135

This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 8:08 ET on Saturday, October 26th.

HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS DODGERS:

• We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 6 to 5
• However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Yankees to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over

Thanks to a three-run 3rd inning for the Dodgers’ offense, they cruised to a 4-2 win over the Yankees in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Dodgers were favored at -135 on the money line.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto started for the Dodgers and picked up the win, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued two walks. As for the Yankees, Carlos Rodon got the start and took the loss, going just 3 1/3 innings and giving up four runs.

At the plate, the Dodgers were led by Teoscar Hernandez and Tommy Edman, as they were the only two Dodgers hitters to have more than one hit. Hernandez, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts each had one hit and drove in a run for Los Angeles’ offense.

Yankees Records & Stats

As the Yankees prepare for game three against the Dodgers, they find themselves down 0-2 in the series and on the road. New York went 50-31 away from home during the regular season, compared to 44-37 at home. They’ve lost their last two road games and are on a four-game losing streak as underdogs.

New York’s run line record stands at 89-84, with a 52-36 mark on the road. They’ve dropped their last two road run line decisions. As underdogs, they’re 22-6 against the run line. The Yankees’ over/under record is 90-77, and today’s line of nine runs is higher than 73.5% of their games this season.

Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. This year, he has made 32 starts and has a record of 16-9 with an ERA of 3.96. Rodón’s WHIP for the season is 1.22. In his 36 appearances, he has turned in 16 quality starts and is averaging 10.03 strikeouts per nine innings. The left-hander’s last outing came on October 26th, where he took the loss, going 3 1/3 innings and giving up four earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts.

Heading into today’s game, the Yankees are the top home run hitting team in the league and are 3rd in the league in runs per game at 5. Collectively, they are batting .248, which is 7th in the league, and have the top on-base percentage in the league. Not only are they the top home run hitting team, but they also have the league’s top two home run hitters in Aaron Judge and Juan Soto.

Over the team’s last eight games, Giancarlo Stanton has gone deep five times while batting .267. Gleyber Torres has also been swinging a hot bat, going 12/35 in his last eight games. Both Stanton and DJ LeMahieu are currently on five-game hitting streaks.

Dodgers Records & Stats

As the Dodgers prepare for game three of their series against the Yankees, they hold a 2-0 lead and are back at home, where they posted a 52-29 record during the regular season. Los Angeles has won three straight games at home and as the favorite, and they went 56-31 as home favorites this year.

Looking at the run line, the Dodgers have a 91-84 record overall, including 46-43 at home, and they’ve covered in three straight home games. As favorites, their run line record is 81-74. The over/under line is set at nine runs today, while their average O/U line this season is 9.5. Their over/under record is 99-70.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers today vs. the Yankees and comes into the game with a record of 7-2 and an ERA of 3.00. So far this year, he has made 18 starts, and opponents are batting .228 off the right-hander. Yamamoto’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.11. In his 18 starts, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings. The last time he pitched, Yamamoto picked up the win, going 6 1/3 innings vs. the Yankees and giving up just one earned run. He has won each of his last two starts.

Shohei Ohtani is having a fantastic season at the plate for the Dodgers, as he comes into the game with a batting average of .310 to go along with a league-leading 130 RBIs and 54 home runs, which is also the best mark in the MLB. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat in the lineup, as he is 2nd on the team with 33 homers and is batting .272 for the season.

Los Angeles comes into the game as the top-scoring offense in the league, averaging 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.5 runs per contest. Not only do the Dodgers lead the league in OPS and slugging percentage, but they also have the best isolated power mark in the league. Overall, they are the top home run hitting team in the league.

From Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, the Yankees and Dodgers face off in an interleague matchup. First pitch is set for 8:08 PM ET, and FOX is carrying the TV rights for this one. The money line odds have the Dodgers at -143, while the Yankees are the slight underdog at +123. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.

Carlos Rodon will start for the Yankees, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto will go for the Dodgers. New York is 94-68, and the Dodgers are 1st in the NL West with a record of 98-64. Los Angeles has won five straight games. The Yankees are 1st in the AL East.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -143

This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 8:08 ET on Saturday, October 26th.

HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS DODGERS:

• We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 5 to 4
• However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Yankees to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over

It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Yankees series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as slight favorites at -121 on the money line and squeaked out a 6-3 win. The Dodgers offense only had two more hits than the Yankees and struck out four more times.

Gerrit Cole got the start for the Yankees and went six innings while giving up just one run and striking out four. He left the game with the Yankees up 1-0, but Jake Cousins took the loss. Blake Treinen got the win out of the bullpen for the Dodgers as Jack Flaherty went 5 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs.

Freddie Freeman and Tommy Edman each had two hits and scored a run for the Dodgers’ offense. Giancarlo Stanton hit the game’s only home run and went 1/5 with two RBIs.

Yankees Records & Stats

As the Yankees prepare for game two of their series against the Dodgers, they find themselves down 0-1 and on the road. New York finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, including a 50-31 mark away from home. They’ve lost their last three games as underdogs.

New York went 89-83 against the run line this season, with a +1.4 run differential on the road compared to +0.4 at home. Their run line record on the road was 52-35. The Yankees’ over/under record is 90-76, and today’s line of 8.5 runs is slightly above their season average of 8.

Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today and comes in with a record of 16-9 and an ERA of 3.96. So far, he has made 32 starts and 16 of them have been quality starts. Rodón’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.22. In his 32 starts, he has allowed a total of 31 home runs. Looking back at his last outing, Rodón finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. His ERA on the road is 5.18 compared to 3.84 at home.

For the season, the Yankees are averaging 5 runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. New York’s offense has been great at hitting home runs, leading the league with 237 long balls. As a team, they are also the league’s top home run-hitting team and have the 3rd best team slugging percentage.

Heading into today’s game, Giancarlo Stanton has four homers in his last five games but is hitting just .200 during that stretch. For the season, he is batting .322 with 58 homers. Aaron Judge has also been a big power threat for the Yankees, as he is 1st in the league with 144 RBIs and also has 58 homers. Juan Soto is also having a strong season, batting .288 with 41 home runs.

Dodgers Records & Stats

As the Dodgers prepare for game two of their series against the Yankees, they hold a 1-0 lead and are playing at home. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, going 52-29 at home and 46-35 on the road. They’ve won two straight games both overall and at home. As home favorites, they’re 55-31 this season.

Los Angeles has a run line record of 90-84, including 45-43 at home, and they’ve covered the run line in their last two games at home. As favorites, their run line record is 80-74. The Dodgers’ games have averaged 9.5 total runs this season, while today’s over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their over/under record is 99-69.

Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Yankees at home. He has made 18 starts this season and has a record of 7-2 with a 3.00 ERA. Yamamoto’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.11. In his 21 appearances, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Yamamoto finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Yamamoto has been much better at home this season, with an ERA of 7.37 compared to 2.37 on the road.

Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez have been the Dodgers’ top power threats this season, as Ohtani’s 54 homers are 2nd in the league, and Hernandez’s 33 homers are 11th in the MLB. Ohtani also comes into the game with a team-best batting average of .310. Ohtani has also gone deep in five straight games, while Tommy Edman has a seven-game hitting streak.

Overall, the Dodgers have the league’s best OPS and slugging percentage, while also leading the league in isolated power. They have been the best home run hitting team in the league and are also near the top of the league in batting average. In terms of scoring, they are 2nd in the league at 5.2 runs per game.

The Dodgers head into Friday’s interleague matchup vs. the Yankees looking to extend their five-game winning streak. Los Angeles is 1st in the NL West with an overall record of 98-64, while the Yankees are 1st in the AL East at 94-68.

First pitch from Dodger Stadium is set for 8:08 PM ET, and FOX will be televising this one. The money line odds have the Dodgers at -126, while the Yankees are the slight underdog at +107. Friday’s over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs. Gerrit Cole will start for the Yankees, while the Dodgers are going with Jack Flaherty.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -126

This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 8:08 ET on Friday, October 25th.

HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS DODGERS:

• We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 6 to 5
• However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Yankees to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over

Yankees Records & Stats

New York closed out their series vs. the Guardians with a 5-2 win on the road. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -132 on the money line. It was a three-run 10th inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Guardians could only score two runs in the bottom of the 10th. The Yankees’ offense was carried by Juan Soto, who went 3/5 with a homer and three RBIs.

Carlos Rodon got the start for the Yankees, going 4 2/3 innings, and giving up just two runs on five hits. He only had six strikeouts in the outing and issued just one walk. Luke Weaver picked up the win out of the bullpen, and the Yankees’s closer, Jake Diekman, got the save.

As the Yankees prepare for game one of the World Series against the Dodgers, they’ll look to improve on their strong road record, which stands at 50-31 this season. New York went 44-37 at home, and they’ve lost their last two games as underdogs.

New York’s run line record is 89-82, and they’ve gone 52-34 against the run line on the road. As underdogs, they’re 22-4 against the run line. The Yankees’ over/under record is 90-76, and today’s line of 8.5 runs is slightly higher than their season average of 8 runs.

New York is sending Gerrit Cole to the mound today, and he comes in with a record of 8-5 and an ERA of 3.41. So far this season, he has made 17 starts, and opponents are batting .211 off the right-hander. Cole has made eight quality starts this year and is averaging 9.38 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Cole finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. So far, he has been much better on the road, coming in with a 6-3 record and 2.89 ERA compared to 3-2 with a 4.8 ERA at home.

Not only do the Yankees lead the MLB in home runs this season, but they are also 3rd in the league in runs scored, averaging 5 runs per game. New York has been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. So far, they are batting .248 as a team, which is 7th in the league.

Aaron Judge has been the league’s top power hitter this season, as he leads the league with 58 homers and is also 1st in the league with 144 RBIs. Giancarlo Stanton has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/30 with five homers over his last eight games.

Dodgers Records & Stats

The Dodgers’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Mets, closing out their series with a 10-5 win. After allowing one run to the Mets in the top of the first, the Dodgers responded with two runs of their own. Los Angeles went on to add another eight runs in the 3rd inning!

Ben Casparius was the winning pitcher for the Dodgers, going three innings out of the bullpen. The Dodgers really turned things in their favor with their eight-run 3rd inning, and Casparius picked up the win out of the bullpen. Los Angeles’s offense was carried by Tommy Edman, who went 2/5 with a homer and four RBIs.

As the Dodgers prepare to host game one of the World Series against the Yankees, they’ll look to build on their strong regular season, which saw them finish with a 98-64 record. At home, they went 52-29, compared to 46-35 on the road. As home favorites, they posted a 54-31 record this year.

Los Angeles finished the regular season with an 89-84 run line record, including 44-43 at home. They had a +0.9 run-scoring margin per game at home, compared to +1.2 on the road. The Dodgers’ over/under record was 99-69, and the over has hit in their last six games. Today’s 8.5-run line is below their season average of 9 runs.

Jack Flaherty will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing against the Mets as he gets the start for the Dodgers today. In that start, which came on October 18th, he gave up 8 earned runs in just 3 innings of work. Flaherty took the loss in that outing. Before that, he had pitched well, going 7 innings and picking up the win in the start before that. Flaherty’s record for the season is 13-7, and his ERA is 3.17. Looking at his home/away splits, he is 8-4 on the road with a 4.49 ERA compared to 6-5 at home with a 3.52 ERA.

As a team, the Dodgers are averaging 5.2 runs per game, which is the 2nd best mark in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.5 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league’s top home run hitting team and have the best slugging percentage in the league. The Dodgers also have the best OPS in the league, at .781.

Shohei Ohtani has been one of the top hitters in the league this season, batting .310 with 54 homers and 130 RBIs. Mookie Betts has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 13/42 in his last 10 games with four homers and 12 RBIs. Betts also comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak.

The 49ers are favored by -4.5 as they host the Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. This week eight NFC matchup is set for 8:20 ET on Sunday, October 27th and will be televised on NBC. The 49ers’ money line odds are -221, while the Cowboys’ odds are +180. The over/under line is set at 47 points.

DALLAS COWBOYS VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: San Francisco 49ers -4.5

This game will be played at Levi’s Stadium at 8:20 ET on Sunday, October 27th.

WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS:

• We have the 49ers winning this one by a score of 32 to 23
• Not only do we have the 49ers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -4.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 47 points

Will The Cowboys Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Heading into week 8, the Cowboys have a 3-3 record, putting them 3rd in the NFC East. Dallas has been much better on the road this season, with all three of their wins coming away from home. This includes victories over the Giants and Steelers in weeks 4 and 5. However, they couldn’t keep the streak going in week 6, suffering a 47-9 home loss to the Lions.

According to our power rankings, the Cowboys sit 23rd in the NFL, and they have a 17.3% chance of making the playoffs. Against the spread, Dallas is 2-4, with both of their ATS wins coming as underdogs. Their O/U record is 4-2, with their games averaging 49 points per contest.

Heading into week 8, the Cowboys rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 18th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 21 points per game, and 12th in yards per game with 336.5. Dallas has leaned heavily on the passing game, ranking 2nd in both passing attempts (39.7) and passing yards per game (259.3). However, they rank 28th in rushing attempts and 30th in rushing yards per game, averaging just 77.2 yards on the ground.

After throwing for 352 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 5, Dak Prescott struggled in week 6, finishing with 178 yards and 2 interceptions on 17/33 passing. The Cowboys also struggled on 3rd down, converting just 3 of 13 attempts, and failed to score on 3 red zone trips. CeeDee Lamb led the team with 7 catches for 89 yards, while Rico Dowdle had 25 rushing yards on 5 carries.

In their 47-9 loss to the Lions, the Cowboys’ defense gave up 492 yards and allowed Detroit to convert on 40% of their third down attempts. Dallas struggled to defend the run, giving up 184 yards on 36 attempts (5.1 per attempt) and allowed three passing touchdowns. They did manage to record three sacks, but Detroit still had a big day offensively, averaging 11.4 yards per passing attempt.

Despite the high number of sacks, the Cowboys lost the QB hit differential and tackles for loss differentials in their most recent game.

Are The 49ers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Heading into week 8, the 49ers are 6th in our NFL power rankings despite their 3-4 record. Our projections give them a 44.5% chance of making the playoffs and a 39.2% chance of winning the NFC West. San Francisco is 1-2 in division games and 1-3 in conference play, putting them 3rd in the NFC West. They are 2-2 at home and 1-2 on the road.

The 49ers couldn’t build on their week 6 win over the Seahawks, losing 28-18 at home to the Chiefs in week 7. They were favored by 2.5 points but couldn’t get the win, dropping their ATS record to 3-4. San Francisco has been favored in all of their games this season. Their O/U record is 4-3, with their games averaging 48.3 points compared to an average line of 46.

Heading into week 8, the 49ers are 9th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 7th in the NFL in points per game (25.7) and 3rd in yards per game (404.3). San Francisco is 15th in passing attempts but 4th in passing yards, averaging 254.4 per game. They are 9th in rushing attempts and 7th in rushing yards, with 149.9 per game. On 3rd down, they rank 8th with a 42% conversion rate, but they are 21st in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 2nd in attempts.

Brock Purdy struggled in week 7, throwing for 212 yards and 3 interceptions against the Chiefs, finishing with a passer rating of 36. Before that, he had a 129 passer rating in week 6, with 255 yards and 3 touchdowns against Seattle. George Kittle led the team in week 7 with 6 catches for 92 yards, but he is questionable for week 8 with a foot injury.

In their 28-18 loss to the Chiefs, the 49ers’ defense allowed just 145 passing yards on 16 completions. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 184 yards on 39 attempts, averaging 4.7 yards per attempt. Despite this, the defense managed to come away with two interceptions and two sacks.

On third downs, the 49ers allowed the Chiefs to convert 57.1% of their chances. Even though they gave up 184 rushing yards, the 49ers did a good job limiting the Chiefs’ big plays in the running game.

Los Angeles heads into Sunday’s matchup vs. the Mets looking for their sixth straight win, and they are the betting favorite on the money line (-149). The Mets, meanwhile, are +129 on the money line, and the over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.

First pitch from Dodger Stadium is set for 8:08 PM ET, and FS1 will be carrying the TV rights for this NL matchup. Sean Manaea will be going for the Mets, and he will be facing a Dodgers club that is 98-64. The Mets are 2nd in the NL East, and they are 89-73 overall.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -149

This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 8:08 ET on Sunday, October 20th.

HOW TO BET THE METS VS DODGERS:

• We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 4 to 3
• However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Mets to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 7 runs and like the under

New York cruised to a 12-6 win over the Dodgers in the most recent game of this series. The Mets had a huge 3rd inning, scoring five of their twelve runs. As for the Dodgers, they scored three of their six runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Mets were at +114 on the money line.

Pete Alonso and Starling Marte each homered for the Mets, while Francisco Alvarez went 3/4 with two RBIs. Jesse Winker also had a two-hit game and drove in three runs. Francisco Lindor scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/4.

Ryne Stanek got the win for the Mets out of the bullpen, while Jack Flaherty had a rough outing for the Dodgers, taking the loss.

Mets Records & Stats

Facing a must-win game six on the road, the Mets are looking to even the series against the Dodgers, who lead 3-2. New York finished the regular season with an 89-73 record, going 46-35 at home and 43-38 on the road. As favorites, they posted a 60-39 mark, while they went 36-39 as underdogs.

New York’s run line record for the season stands at 90-84, including 49-39 on the road. As underdogs, they went 44-31 against the run line. The Mets’ games have averaged 9.1 total runs this season, and their over/under record is 91-78. The over has hit in their last five games.

Sean Manaea will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win vs. the Dodgers. In that start, which came on October 14th, he went five innings and gave up three runs, two of which were earned. Manaea finished with seven strikeouts in the outing. Looking back at his last four starts, he has finished with a no-decision, win, win, and loss. Manaea’s ERA for the season is 3.47, along with a record of 12-6. For the year, he has made 32 starts, 15 of which were quality starts. Per nine innings, Manaea is averaging 9.12 strikeouts and 3.12 walks.

Heading into today’s game, the Mets are 7th in the league in scoring at 4.7 runs per game. This is also where they sit in terms of home runs, as they have gone deep 207 times this season. New York has been especially good at home, averaging 4.7 runs per contest while playing at home. As a team, they are batting .246, which is 8th in the league.

Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been swinging the bat well of late, with Lindor going 9/30 in his last seven games and Alonso going 7/23. Lindor has two homers in this stretch, while Alonso has gone deep two times. For the season, Alonso’s 34 homers are 10th best in the league, and Lindor’s 91 RBIs are the best mark on the team.

Dodgers Records & Stats

Leading the series 3-2, the Dodgers are at home for game six against the Mets, needing a win to advance. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, going 52-29 at home and 46-35 on the road. As favorites, they went 97-55 this season.

LA’s run line record is 88-84, with a 43-43 mark at home. They’ve covered the run line in 45 of 86 road games. The Dodgers’ games have averaged 9.5 total runs, while today’s over/under is set at 8.5. Their over/under record is 98-69, and the over has hit in their last five games.

Ryan Brasier is getting the start for the Dodgers today and has made four starts this season. In his 34 appearances, he has a record of 1-0 and an ERA of 3.54. Brasier’s WHIP for the season is .96, and opponents are batting .218 this season. The right-hander has a BB/9 figure of 1.61 and a SO/9 figure of 8.04. Looking back at his last outing, Brasier went just one inning out of the bullpen, giving up one hit and one earned run. He didn’t give up a homer in that outing.

Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez have been a dynamic duo for the Dodgers this season, as Ohtani is batting .310 with a team-high 54 home runs and 130 RBIs, while Hernandez has gone deep 33 times and has 99 RBIs. Ohtani and Mookie Betts are both on three-game hitting streaks, with Betts having gone 8/22 in his last five games. Ohtani has also gone deep twice over that stretch. Max Muncy and Andy Pages have also been swinging the bat well, with both players having two homers in their last five and four games, respectively.

Overall, the Dodgers have the league’s best OPS and slugging percentage, while also leading the league in isolated power. As a team, they are batting .258 and averaging 5.2 runs per game. This season, they have been even better on the road, averaging 5.5 runs per contest.

At 8:08 PM ET, the Yankees and Guardians will square off in an AL matchup. This one is taking place at Progressive Field in Cleveland, and the Guardians will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak. The Yankees are the favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -118 compared to the Guardians at -101. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.

New York is 94-68 and will be looking to hold off the Guardians, who are 92-69 and are 1st in the AL Central. Cleveland will be starting Tanner Bibee, while the Yankees are sending Carlos Rodon to the mound.

NEW YORK YANKEES VS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -118

This game will be played at Progressive Field at 8:08 ET on Saturday, October 19th.

HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS GUARDIANS:

• We have the Yankees winning by a score of 4 to 2
• If you’re looking for a run line pick, we also like the Yankees to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 6 runs and like the under

It was a high-scoring game in the most recent game of this Yankees vs. Guardians series. New York went into the matchup as slight favorites at -124 and picked up an 8-6 win. The Yankees offense only had two more hits than the Guardians and struck out 14 times, but still picked up a win.

Cleveland’s starter, Gavin Williams, only went 2 1/3 innings and gave up three runs on three hits. Emmanuel Clase took the loss. Luis Gil only went four innings for the Yankees but gave up just two earned runs on three hits.

New York’s two biggest hitters were Giancarlo Stanton and Juan Soto. Stanton went 1/4 but hit a home run and drove in three runs. Soto also had a two RBI game at the plate.

Yankees Records & Stats

Leading the series 3-1, the Yankees are on the road for game five against the Guardians, looking to close out the series. New York finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, going 44-37 at home and 50-31 on the road. As favorites, they went 82-62, while posting an 18-8 record as underdogs.

New York’s run line record stands at 88-82, with a 51-34 mark on the road. As favorites, they went 66-78 against the run line. The Yankees’ games have averaged 9.1 total runs this season, and their over/under record is 90-75. The over has hit in their last three games.

Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today as he faces the Guardians on the road. So far this season, he has made 32 starts and has a record of 16-9. Rodón’s ERA is 3.96, along with a WHIP of 1.22. In his 32 starts, he has turned in 16 quality starts and is averaging 10.03 strikeouts per nine innings. Rodón’s most recent outing came on October 14th, where he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one earned run. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts.

Heading into today’s game, the Yankees are the top home run hitting team in the league and are 3rd in the league in runs per game at 5. As a team, they are batting .248, which is 7th in the league. New York’s offense has been especially good at drawing walks, as they lead the league in this category. The Yankees also have the 3rd best on-base percentage in the league.

Over his last nine games, Giancarlo Stanton has four home runs and is batting .290. Gleyber Torres has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/35 over his last nine games. Aaron Judge comes into the game with a three-game hitting streak and is batting .322 for the season, with a league-leading 144 RBIs.

Guardians Records & Stats

Facing a must-win game five, Cleveland looks to avoid elimination as they trail the Yankees 3-1 in this best-of-seven series. The Guardians finished the regular season with a 92-69 record, including a strong 50-30 mark at home, compared to 42-39 on the road. Cleveland has dropped their last two games.

During the regular season, the Guardians went 85-85 against the run line, with a +0.7 run-scoring margin at home and +0.3 on the road. As favorites, they were 47-56 against the run line, while posting a 38-29 record as underdogs. Cleveland’s over/under record is 73-85, and 68.9% of their games had higher totals than today’s 7.5 line. The over has hit in their last three games.

Cleveland is sending Tanner Bibee to the mound today vs. the Yankees, and he comes into the game with a record of 12-8 and an ERA of 3.47. This year, he has made 31 starts, and opponents have hit .225 off the right-hander. In his 34 appearances, Bibee has turned in 12 quality starts and is averaging 9.69 strikeouts per nine innings. The last time he pitched, Bibee took the loss, giving up two earned runs in 1 1/3 innings of work. Before that outing, he had not allowed more than two earned runs in three straight starts.

Cleveland comes into today’s game averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. At home, they have been a bit better, putting up an average of 4.7 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .238, which is 14th in the league, and are 11th in home runs. One area where they have struggled is with their batting average on balls in play, as they are 18th in the league in this category.

Jose Ramirez has been one of the league’s top power hitters this season, as his 39 homers are 5th in the league. He is also 3rd in the league in RBIs, with 118. Over his last 10 games, he has gone 9/34 with three homers. Steven Kwan has also been swinging a hot bat for the Guardians, going 15/37 in his last nine games.

The Yankees and Guardians face off in an AL matchup at 8:08 PM ET at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The forecast for the game is 63 degrees and clear skies. New York is 94-68 and they are 1st in the AL East, while the Guardians are 92-69 and they are 1st in the AL Central.

New York is starting Luis Gil, while the Guardians have Gavin Williams on the mound. The money line odds have the Yankees as the slight favorite, and the over/under line is currently at 8 runs. Cleveland comes into the game on a two-game losing streak.

NEW YORK YANKEES VS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline -123

This game will be played at Progressive Field at 8:08 ET on Friday, October 18th.

HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS GUARDIANS:

• We have the Yankees winning by a score of 4 to 3
• However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Guardians to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 7 runs and like the under

Cleveland picked up a 7-5 win over the Yankees in the most recent game of this series. The Guardians had a three-run lead going into the 8th inning, and the Yankees could only muster two runs in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Guardians were at -107 on the money line.

Matthew Boyd got the start for the Guardians, going just five innings while giving up one run and striking out four. Pedro Avila got the win out of the bullpen, and Emmanuel Clase got the save. Clarke Schmidt only went 4 2/3 innings for the Yankees, giving up two earned runs on five hits.

Kyle Manzardo and David Fry each homered for the Guardians, while Jhonkensy Noel scored three times and drove in two runs while going 1/1. Aaron Judge hit a home run for the Yankees, going 1/5.

Yankees Records & Stats

As the Yankees prepare for game four against Cleveland, they hold a 2-1 series lead and will be on the road. New York finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, going 44-37 at home and 50-31 on the road. As favorites, they went 81-62, while posting an 18-8 record as underdogs.

New York’s run line record for the season is 87-82, with a 50-34 mark against the run line on the road. Their average run margin is +0.9 per game. The Yankees’ over/under record is 89-75, and 66.7% of their games had higher totals than today’s 8-run line. The over has hit in their last two games.

New York is sending right-hander Luis Gil to the mound today vs. the Guardians. He has made 29 starts this season and has a record of 15-7 with a 3.50 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Gil has a WHIP of 1.19 and has issued 4.57 walks per nine innings compared to 10.15 strikeouts. Gil’s ERA at home is 6.11, compared to 3.84 on the road. He has allowed 18 homers this season. Gil’s last outing came on September 28th, where he took the loss, giving up six earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.

Heading into today’s game, the Yankees are the top home run hitting team in the league and are also 1st in the league in runs scored. Overall, they are averaging 5 runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. Aaron Judge has been a big part of their offense, as he leads the league with 58 home runs and is also 1st in the league with 144 RBIs. Judge is also hitting an impressive .322 for the season.

Right fielder Juan Soto is also having a good season at the plate, as he is batting .288 and is 5th in the league with 109 RBIs. Giancarlo Stanton has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/18 with three homers in his last five games.

Guardians Records & Stats

Facing a must-win game four against the Yankees, Cleveland looks to avoid falling behind 3-1 in the series. The Guardians posted a 92-69 regular season record, including a 50-30 mark at home and 42-39 on the road. They’ve lost two straight games but have won their last two at home.

Cleveland’s run line record is 85-84, with a 42-42 mark at home. They’ve also covered the run line in their last two home games. The Guardians’ over/under record stands at 72-85, and the over has hit in their last two games.

Gavin Williams gets the start for the Guardians today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Dodgers on September 7th, where he gave up five earned runs in two-thirds of an inning of work. In his most recent outing, Williams finished with a no-decision, going 5 2/3 innings vs. the Cardinals and giving up one earned run. Looking at his overall numbers, Williams has made 16 starts and has a record of 3-10. His ERA for the season is 4.86, along with a WHIP of 1.37. Opposing batters are hitting .242 off Williams this season. Out of his 16 starts, Williams has turned in three quality starts and is averaging 9.36 strikeouts per nine innings.

Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor have been the Guardians’ top power threats this season, as Ramirez’s 39 home runs are 5th in the league, and Naylor’s 31 homers are 13th in the MLB. Ramirez also comes into the game with the 3rd most RBIs in the league (118), while Naylor is 6th in the league with 108 RBIs. Over his last five games, David Fry is 4/12 with two homers and five RBIs.

As a team, the Guardians are averaging 4.4 runs per game and are batting a combined .238. This is 14th in the league and below their season-long average. Cleveland has been better at home this season, averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 8th in the league.

From Citi Field in New York, we have the Dodgers and Mets facing off in an NL matchup. The Dodgers are favored on the money line (-139) and have a record of 98-64, while the Mets are 2nd in the NL East with a record of 89-73.

First pitch for this one is set for 5:08 PM ET, and FS1 will be televising the game. Jack Flaherty will go for the Dodgers, while the Mets are starting David Peterson. Los Angeles is currently on a five-game winning streak.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -139

This game will be played at Citi Field at 5:08 ET on Friday, October 18th.

HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS METS:

• We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 4 to 3
• However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Mets to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 7 runs and like the under

Los Angeles cruised to a 10-2 win over the Mets in the most recent game of this series. The Dodgers had a huge 8th inning, scoring three runs in the 1st and adding seven more in the 2nd. As for the Mets, they scored their only two runs in the 3rd. Heading into the game, the Dodgers were favored at -132 on the money line.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto only went 4 1/3 innings for the Dodgers but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but issued five walks. Evan Phillips got the win out of the bullpen. Jose Quintana had a rough outing for the Mets, taking the loss.

Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani each homered for the Dodgers, while Mark Vientos went deep for the Mets. Betts, Tommy Edman, and Enrique Hernandez each had two hits and three RBIs for Los Angeles’ offense.

Dodgers Records & Stats

Leading their series against the Mets 3-1, the Dodgers are on the road for game five. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, going 52-29 at home and 46-35 on the road. They’ve won five straight games overall and three in a row on the road. As favorites, they went 97-54 this season.

Los Angeles posted an 88-83 run line record this year, including 45-40 on the road. They’ve covered the run line in four consecutive road games. The Dodgers’ games have averaged 9.4 total runs, while today’s over/under is set at 7.5 runs. Their over/under record is 97-69, with the over hitting in their last four games.

Jack Flaherty has made 28 starts this season, and he comes into the game with a record of 13-7 and an ERA of 3.17. For the year, he has pitched 162 innings and has a WHIP of 1.07. Flaherty’s last outing came on October 13th vs. the Mets, where he picked up the win, going seven innings and not giving up a run. In that outing, he gave up six hits and two walks. Looking back further, he has given up at least two homers in three of his last four outings. Flaherty has a total of 24 homers allowed this season.

Shohei Ohtani has been a force in the Dodgers lineup this season, as he is batting .310 with a league-leading 130 RBIs and 54 home runs, which is also the best mark in the league. Ohtani has gone deep twice in his past five games, but he is just 4/18 in that stretch. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat for the Dodgers, as he is 2nd on the team with 33 homers and is batting .272.

Los Angeles comes into the game with the league’s best OPS and slugging percentage, while also leading the league in isolated power. As a team, they are averaging 5.2 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.5 runs per contest.

Mets Records & Stats

Facing a must-win game five, the Mets are looking to avoid elimination as they trail the Dodgers 3-1 in this series. New York finished the regular season with an 89-73 record, including a 46-35 mark at home and 43-38 on the road. The Mets have lost two straight games at home and as the underdog.

New York’s run line record for the season is 89-84, and they’ve dropped their last two at home against the run line. As favorites, their run line record is 46-53, while they’re 43-31 as underdogs. The Mets’ games have averaged 9 runs this season, while today’s over/under line sits at 7.5 runs. The over has hit in four consecutive games for New York.

Left-hander David Peterson gets the start for the Mets today as he faces the Dodgers. This year, he has made 21 starts, and his record is 10-3 with a 2.90 ERA. Peterson’s WHIP for the season is 1.29. In his last outing, he went 2 1/3 innings out of the bullpen, giving up two earned runs, three hits, and one homer. Before that outing, he hadn’t given up a homer in three straight appearances. Peterson has made 12 quality starts this year and is averaging 7.51 strikeouts per nine innings. So far, he has given up eight homers at home and 3.42 walks per nine innings.

Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been a great 1-2 punch for the Mets this season, as they are the team’s top two home run hitters and have combined for 179 RBIs. Lindor is batting .273 for the season and has gone deep 33 times, which is 11th in the league. Alonso is just ahead of him in the team’s home run race and is batting .240 overall. Over his last nine games, Mark Vientos is batting .368 with four homers and 10 RBIs.

Overall, the Mets are 7th in the league in scoring at 4.7 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .246 and have the 6th best home run total in the league.