Tonight will be the 2nd game of the 2-game set that is the 2nd Subway Series of the season. Even the previous one was just 2 games. That's a lot of 2's, and we're hoping for just one more. We're out to cash in for the 2nd time during the Subway Series, after we hit this same game parlay during the last one. This was originally set to be a Jacob deGrom start for the Mets. However, manager Buck Showalter just announced last night that he was giving him some extra rest. That may feel like the Yankees are catching a break, but they'v e had quite a rough month. With one of the most featured non-postseason series, there are plenty of markets to attack and make this game profitable. Along with this same game parlay, be sure to check out our thoughts on the side and total for all of today's games.
Over 5.5 total runs (-425)
Pete Alonso to record an RBI (+105)
Francisco Lindor 2+ total bases (+115)
Parlay odds: +330
Let's take a closer look at each leg of our same game parlay.
Over 5.5 total runs (-425)
There's no doubt that the switch from deGrom to Taijuan Walker greatly changes the outlook on this game. What once looked like a solid spot for the Mets to sweep the Yankees again now looks a bit more uncertain. Therefore, we're going to attack the total, and for good reason. Walker started the first meeting between these teams, which ended with 9 total runs. Since then, he has not been himself. He went on to allow 8 runs in a single inning to begin this month, and then left his most recent start after just 2.0 innings with back spasms. That's why he was scratched from his start on Sunday, and is now starting this game.
That doesn't provide much confidence that he will pitch well, or even much at all. There's just as little confidence with Yankees starter Frankie Montas. He came over from the A's at the trade deadline, and things have not gone well. After allowing 6 runs in just 3.0 innings in his first start with the Yankees, he just allowed another 6 runs in his most recent start. Each of those games finished with double-digit totals, one of which was a 21-run game. It's safe to say Montas needs more than just a change of scenery. Although the Yankees haven't been as hot recently, they're still the 2nd-highest scoring team in the league. With the Mets being close behind as the 4th-highest, expect plenty of runs against some shaky starters.