We are continuing the week – and beginning a new month – in Major League Baseball with a small eight-game slate on Thursday. The Mets and Dodgers are wrapping up their three-game series with a rubber match, while the Braves will try to gain on or at least stay with the Mets in the National League East race. Half of the schedule is set for the afternoon, so there is a little something to whet the appetite of baseball fans all day long.
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.
Tigers ML over Mariners (+135)
From a schedule standpoint, the Tigers should be in good shape for this one. These two teams played at night on Wednesday and now play the first game in the afternoon on Thursday's MLB schedule. Little rest should neutralize the playing field for the underdogs, who have a good chance to pull off the upset. Their bullpen is not fatigued nor is it resting for the playoffs, so all hands will be on deck. That is good news for Detroit, which doesn't have many bright spots on the roster but does have effective relievers. The Mariners, who will bolt for Cleveland right after this game, are a little bit banged up – including Julio Rodriguez. Tigers starter Eduardo Rodriguez has won twice in a row since returning from injury and he may be able to extend that streak to three.