Subway Showdown: Yankees Set to Face Mets at Yankee Stadium

The Bronx is buzzing as the New York Yankees prepare to host the New York Mets in the first game of a two-game Subway Series at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. The Mets have already claimed victory in both matchups this season, winning both times at Citi Field in June.

Currently, the Mets sit at 51-48 with a road record of 25-22, aiming to secure their third series win in the last four tries. Meanwhile, the Yankees, boasting a record of 60-42, are 27-21 at home this year and have struggled against left-handed pitchers, holding an 11-13 record against them.

The action kicks off at 7:05 p.m. ET with the Yankees entering as -155 favorites on the money line, meaning you would need to risk $155 to win $100. Vegas has set the over/under for total runs scored at 9.

Before you place any bets on the Yankees versus Mets showdown, keep in mind the insights from the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each Major League Baseball game 10,000 times. As of Week 18 in the 2024 MLB season, the model stands at 53-44 on all top-rated picks this season, showcasing a strong track record with a 24-11 success rate on top-rated run-line bets.

On the mound for the Yankees will be right-hander Aaron Judge, who boasts a solid 10-5 record and a 3.17 ERA. Judge has been on fire lately, contributing to the Yankees’ top-scoring offense, especially after a stellar 2-for-5 performance in Monday’s 9-1 win over Tampa Bay.

Currently hitting .310 with 35 home runs and 89 RBIs, Judge has a history of crushing the Mets, with a lifetime batting average of .329 against them, including four home runs and 22 RBIs in 23 games.

On the other side, left-handed pitcher José Quintana will take the mound for the Mets. He has turned his season around recently, winning three out of his last four starts, including a notable 7-5 win against Washington on July 9.

Quintana’s performance has been a mixed bag, however; he recently struggled in an outing against Colorado, allowing six hits and five earned runs. Still, his consistency will be key in trying to tame the Yankees’ offense.

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor continues to shine, currently hitting .256 with 19 home runs and 54 RBIs this season. Lindor has been on a hitting spree, and in two games against the Yankees this season, he has gone 4-for-10, thanks to his impressive seven-game hitting streak.

With the SportsLine model leaning toward the Over on the projected run total, anticipating around 9.1 runs combined, fans can prepare for an exciting match-up as both teams vie for Subway Series supremacy.