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New York at St. Louis

August 17, 2025
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New York plays its third straight on the road, where they have a 29-32 record. The Yankees are on a 6-8 run, losing as chalk of -160, -120, -135, -120, -225, and -150. Starter Will Warren has a 6.48 ERA on the road, while the bullpen is ranked 23rd in ERA (4.23). Meanwhile, St. Louis has a winning home mark with a bullpen that is seventh in ERA (3.65), while the defense is eighth in fielding percentage. Starter Miles Mikolas has a 3.56 ERA at home, where he's holding batters to a .228 average. The Cardinals have won three of his last four home starts, including a 3-0 win over San Diego as a home underdog. Play St. Louis.

1 unit on St. Louis +136 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.36)
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