New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays: Max Fried Over 5.5 Pitcher - Strikeouts (+224)
Odds correct at time of publishing
The Yankees are looking strong lately, winning four of their last six games. Their pitching staff has been solid, allowing fewer baserunners than most teams. On the other hand, the Rays have also been decent but have struggled against pitchers who can rack up strikeouts. Max Fried is facing off against a team that's not hitting well right now, and he's been tough on batters lately.
Betting on Fried to get over 5.5 strikeouts makes sense here. He has a good chance to take advantage of Tampa's recent hitting struggles. The biggest risk is that he hasn't been as sharp in his last few outings, so there's a chance he might not hit that mark. Still, with everything on the line, he could shine today at Yankee Stadium.