Hall of Fame Game week has officially arrived, meaning football will be gracing our televisions regularly once again!
But let’s not lose sight that we’re also in the meat of the MLB season — a sport that provides ample opportunities for betting value because the wiseguys aren’t.
A prime example is today’s Rays vs. Yankees matchup, which is quietly landing noteworthy action from professional bettors.
In addition, recreational bettors seem to be in complete disagreement with the pros according to the latest MLB odds and betting data, setting up a classic sharps vs. squares showdown.
MLB Odds, Sharpest Rays vs. Yankees Pick
*Odds as of Monday morning
New York is a -130 favorite against Tampa Bay with the over/under sitting at 8.5 for tonight’s AL East matchup.
And while 74% of tickets wagered on the total have come in on the over thus far, the smart money is telling a different story entirely.
As I just mentioned, almost three out of every four bets on the Rays vs. Yankees total are on the over; however, Action PRO is tracking sharp action on the under instead.
Specifically, wiseguys steamed the under when this line opened at 9, driving it down to the current consensus of 8.5.
Steam refers to sudden, uniform line movement across the market and is often the result of bettors with the resources and respect to move odds getting down on the same wager at multiple sportsbooks, all at once.
This vig varies from -102 (BetMGM) to -115 (Caesars), so put in the extra 30 seconds of line shopping in the Action App to ensure you’re locking in the best possible price as well.
PRO Pick: Under 8.5 (-102) — BetMGM
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