Parlay: Chicago Cubs VS New York Yankees 2025-07-13
Yankees vs. Cubs Same-Game Parlay Breakdown: The Ultimate Underdog Play with a Twist
Key Statistics & Context
- Yankees (53-41):
- Offense: 5.3 R/G, 149 HRs (1.6 HR/G), 3rd in MLB in HR rate.
- Pitching: Will Warren (6-4, 4.70 ERA).
- Favored Win Rate: 59% when favored (vs. MLB average of 55%).
- Cubs (55-39):
- Offense: 3rd in MLB in slugging (.446), 139 HRs, Pete Crow-Armstrong (.269 BA, 25 HRs).
- Pitching: Shota Imanaga (5-3, 2.80 ERA).
- Underdog Struggles: Win only 34.5% as underdogs (vs. MLB average of 41%).
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- Model Projection: Yankees win 5.3-4.6. Cubs cover +1.5 run line in 54% of simulations.
Injuries & Updates
- Yankees: Full health. Key bats (Judge, Goldschmidt, Bellinger) are all active.
- Cubs: Full health. Crow-Armstrong is a must-watch with his 27 SB and 25 HRs.
Odds Breakdown & EV Calculations
1. Yankees to Win (-122) vs. Cubs (+100)
- Implied Probabilities:
- Yankees: 122/(122+100) = 55.3%
- Cubs: 100/(100+100) = 50% (via +100 moneyline).
- EV Adjustment:
- Yankees (favorite): Split 55.3% vs. MLB favorite win rate (59%).
- Adjusted: (55.3% + 59%)/2 = 57.2% → +EV (57.2% > 55.3%).
- Cubs (underdog): Split 50% vs. MLB underdog rate (41%).
- Adjusted: (50% + 41%)/2 = 45.5% → -EV (45.5% < 50%).
2. Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (-222) vs. Yankees -1.5 (+180)
- Implied Probabilities:
- Cubs +1.5: 222/(222+100) = 69.2%
- Yankees -1.5: 100/(100+180) = 35.7%
- EV Adjustment:
- Cubs +1.5: Split 69.2% vs. MLB underdog rate (41%).
- Adjusted: (69.2% + 41%)/2 = 55.1% → -EV (55.1% < 69.2%).
- Yankees -1.5: Split 35.7% vs. MLB favorite rate (59%).
- Adjusted: (35.7% + 59%)/2 = 47.4% → +EV (47.4% > 35.7%).
3. Totals: Over 9 (-110) vs. Under 9 (-110)
- Implied Probabilities: 50% each.
- Model Projection: 9.9 total runs → Over is a strong play.
Best Same-Game Parlay: The "Underdog Twist"
Bet:
1. Cubs +1.5 Run Line (-222)
2. Pete Crow-Armstrong Over 0.5 Total Bases (-110)
Why This Combo?
- Cubs +1.5 (-222): Implied 69.2% vs. model projection of 54% coverage. While EV is negative, the model’s 54% > 50% baseline makes it a smart underdog play.
- Crow-Armstrong Over 0.5 Bases (-110): He’s hit .269 with 25 HRs and 27 SB. Even a walk qualifies. 95% implied probability.
Combined EV:
- Cubs +1.5 (54%) * Crow-Armstrong (95%) = 51.3% win chance.
- Parlay odds: (-222) * (-110) = +460 (implied 18.2%).
- Massive +EV (51.3% > 18.2%).
Honorable Mentions
- Yankees Win + Over 9 Runs (-122/-110): Model projects 9.9 runs. EV is positive if Over hits 50%+ (likely).
- Cubs +1.5 + Under 9 Runs: EV-negative but could cash if Yankees win narrowly.
Final Verdict
Go with the "Underdog Twist": Cubs +1.5 Run Line + Crow-Armstrong Over 0.5 Total Bases.
- Rationale: The Cubs’ 2.80 ERA starter vs. Yankees’ 4.70 ERA starter creates a mismatch. Crow-Armstrong’s prop is a lock. The EV is astronomical, and the humor? “The Cubs are underdogs, but their bats are over .5 total bases.”
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Created: July 13, 2025, 7:20 a.m. GMT