(921) New York Yankees at (922) Chicago Cubs

3% 1H Chicago Cubs +0.5 (-125) L Gil (RHP), J Wicks (LHP) Must Start

We have the New York Yankees facing a left-handed starter so it is a game we have to look at. If you have ever download my MLB Records Report you know the Yankees have been near the top of least profitable teams versus a left-handed starter. NY is -23 units and -33.4 ROI against southpaws this season and season June 19th they are 8-17 (32%) and -48.2% ROI! Since mid-June the Yanks are 12-13 in day games and with an average line of -180 that is -23.3% ROI. When you remove games as a favorite of -185 and higher the day record drops to 6-10 and the ROI falls to -38.4%. Luis Gil has gone only 7 innings in his last two starts allowing 10 hits and 7 runs with 6 strike-outs and 8 walks. 

Both teams with rest with the Cubs 7-3 at home and the Yankees 3-4 away. 

The Chicago Cubs have won 10 of 13 games and their bats have been booming averaging 8.8 runs per game and 11.7 hits per game since August 22nd.