We are continuing the week in Major League Baseball with a relatively small 11-game slate on Thursday. That isn't anything unusual for a Thursday, as it is often getaway day for several clubs who are traveling in between series. Still, there is plenty to work with on the betting front. The schedule is headlined by the conclusion of a crucial four-game set between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, who are battling for National League East supremacy. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees are getting a four-game series of their own underway.
Let's take a look at the three components of this parlay.
For this parlay we are going with three favorites on the run line. Let's break down each of the three legs one by one.
Astros -1.5 over White Sox (+120)
This has not been a great series for the Astros so far, but they still boast the best record in the American League and have recently overtaken the Yankees as the second betting favorite to win the World Series. Luis Garcia is looking for his 10th win of the season and he will probably get it, in part because Jose Altuve and Jeremy Pena should be back in the lineup. As for the White Sox, they are struggling to hold off other teams in a weak AL Central. Tim Anderson remains sidelined, so Chicago could struggle against Garcia. Sox starter Lucas Giolito got shelled by the Astros earlier this season to the tune of eight runs allowed. Back the 'Stros with confidence in this one.