Overview
- Betting markets list New York as the favorite for the 12:35 p.m. ET Thursday game at Yankee Stadium, with moneyline prices around -139 to -149 that imply about a 65% chance.
- Texas plans to start lefty MacKenzie Gore, while reports disagree on New York’s starter with some naming Ryan Weathers and others listing Paul Blackburn, a swing that could move odds.
- SportsLine’s 10,000-run simulation leans Over 8 total runs, and Rotoworld’s model recommends the Yankees’ team total Over 4.5.
- Following Wednesday’s 6-1 Rangers win, New York still owns stronger season form at 25-12 with higher OPS and slugging, while Texas sits 17-19 with a 10-11 road mark.
- The Yankees are without Giancarlo Stanton and injured starters Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon, and the Rangers list several key absences including Wyatt Langford, Josh Smith, and Jordan Montgomery.