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New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers
The New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Globe Life Field.
The Yankees will trot Gerrit Cole out to the mound in this one. Right hander Cole has a 5-1 record and a 1.37 ERA this season.
Cole's opponent in this one will be Jordan Lyles. The Rangers right hander has a 6.63 ERA to go along with a 1-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Yankees as -270-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 8.
In their last action, Texas was a 6-2 loser on the road against the Astros. Bettors on Houston at -166 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, New York was a 10-6 loser on the road against the Orioles. Bettors on Baltimore at 144 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (16) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
New York:
Team record: 22-18 SU
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Yankees is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
Texas:
Team record: 18-24 SU
Current Streak: lost 6 straight games.
Texas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games
Next up:
New York at Texas Tuesday, May 18