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The Yankees will continue their quest to become the first team to win the World Series after losing three games to none at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday.

Jack Flaherty takes on Gerrit Cole in a rematch of Friday’s thrilling series opener.

The Yankees have odds of around -150 to win this matchup, the same price as Game 4.

When Cole battled Flaherty in Game 1, the Dodgers were priced as -125 favorites, so the price adjustment for this matchup goes beyond the typical amount offered for home field advantage.

Dodgers vs. Yankees Odds

Team Moneyline Run line Total
Yankees -144 -1.5 (+134) o8.5 (-104)
Evaders +122 +1.4 (-162) u8.5 (-118)
Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Dodgers vs Yankees prediction

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None of the Dodgers’ highest-leverage relievers pitched in Tuesday’s matchup, and Flaherty was arguably better than expected in Game 1.

If anything, these factors could point to a better price for Wednesday’s match.

There are some concerns surrounding Flaherty, and it appears oddsmakers believe this story based on the prices. The Yankees are an even bigger favorite to win the first five innings (-155).

Flaherty pitched on a full week of rest in Game 1 and was also effective pitching on extra rest in Game 1 of the NLCS. Between those starts was a terrible road outing at Citi Field with regular rest.


Jack Flaherty was given a no-decision in Game 1.
Jack Flaherty was given a no-decision in Game 1. AP

Flaherty’s last two pitches of Game One were an 90.8 mph fastball and a meatball that allowed for a home run. After the match, reports indicated he was dealing with hamstring tightness.

Flaherty has allowed a 41% hard-hit rate and .273 expected batting average with a measly 10% strikeout minus walk rate over his past 10 starts, pitching a 4.70 ERA during the span.

Conversely, Cole has posted a 2.88 ERA and a 14% strikeout-min-walk rate over his past 10 starts while holding opponents to a .188 average.


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The Dodgers rotation is loaded with right-handed pitchers, which works in the Yankees’ favor. The Bronx Bombers are the best lineup in baseball against right-handed pitchers (120 wRC+), but were deadlier against lefties (107 wRC+).

Will the Yankees offense get a spark from Tuesday’s big offensive breakout?

It’s possible. Although it was pretty irrelevant at the time, Aaron Judge had to feel good after recording only his second hit of the series.

If the Yankees can find a way to send this series back to Los Angeles, chances are they took advantage of Flaherty early and got a solid start from Cole, as all of the Dodgers’ high-powered weapons should be ready to work.


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Dodgers vs. Yankees Pick

I’m betting on the story.

A broad sample of work suggests that Cole is still far superior to Flaherty, and these offenses rank more comparably in the splits against this matchup.

Pick: Yankees F5 -0.5 (-106, FanDuel) | Play to -0.5 (-110)