The Friday MLB schedule is jam-packed with 15 games, featuring all 30 MLB teams playing on the inaugural Rivalry Weekend slate. One of the standout matchups of the day is Yankees vs. Mets in Game 1 of the latest edition of the Subway Series. The first pitch from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is set for 7:05 p.m. ET. This game will mark Juan Soto’s first appearance in Yankee Stadium since joining the Mets during the offseason. Tylor MeGill (3-3, 3.10 ERA) is expected to start for the Mets, while Carlos Rodon (4-3, 3.29 ERA) is lined up to take the mound for the Yankees. The Yankees are currently -148 favorites on the money line, with the over/under set at 9 runs for Thursday’s game. So, are you backing the Yankees or Mets for your MLB picks on Friday?
Maybe it’s just me, but I’m not really sure why this matchup between the Rockies and Diamondbacks over 9 runs (-111) is getting so much attention. The Rockies have been struggling this season with a dismal 7-36 record, while the Diamondbacks have been putting up impressive offensive numbers with a 23-21 overall record. Left-handed pitcher Carson Palmquist is expected to make his MLB debut as the starting pitcher for the Rockies. The model is predicting a total of 11.1 runs in this game, with the over hitting in 63.5% of computer simulations. Let’s see if this game lives up to the hype!
Aaron Judge is projected to hit 1+ home runs against the New York Mets (+186) on Friday. Judge has been a consistent threat at the plate, especially when playing at Yankee Stadium. He already leads the MLB with 15 home runs this season and shows no signs of slowing down. SportsLine’s model is also forecasting a strong performance from Judge, predicting him to finish with 1.25 hits and 2.35 total bases against the Mets. Will Judge continue his home run streak in this highly anticipated matchup? I guess we’ll have to wait and see!
