The NFL takes center stage on Thursday with the PRO Football Hall of Fame Game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions kicking off at 8 p.m. ET (NBC), but football isn’t the only game in town.
There are three games on Thursday’s MLB odds board, with Rays vs. Yankees standing on its own at 1:05 p.m. ET (YES).
Following Wednesday’s extra-innings victory against the Rays, the Yankees sit as short -115 favorites for Thursday’s matinee, with the over/under listed at 8.5 according to live MLB odds.
Below, we detail an MLB pick based on a simple yet effective Action PRO System that matches today’s Rays vs. Yankees matchup.
MLB Odds, Sharpest Rays vs. Yankees Pick
*Odds as of Thursday morning
We’re focusing on the Rays vs. Yankees over/under today.
The current weather forecast for Yankee Stadium is calling for steady 9-10 mph winds blowing directly in from center field, making this game a match for Action PRO’s Weather: Wind Blowing In System.
MLB games with totals of at least six runs and winds of 5 mph or stronger blowing in from the outfield have gone under 54% of the time dating back to the 2005 season.
And as mentioned above, winds are expected to be close to 10 mph, which should impact well-hit fly balls even more, potentially keeping them in the ballpark.
ESPN BET is currently offering the best price for the Rays vs. Yankees under, but, as always, be sure to shop the market if playing this under on Thursday afternoon.
PRO Pick: Under 8.5 (+100) — ESPN BET
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