MLB Predictions: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Odds: July 18th 2010

New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
MLB Prediction: Under 8.5 Runs +104 odds
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In a battle of arguably the 2 best southpaws in the American League this has all the earmarks of an old fashion pitcher’s duel. A lot of early money has gone on the over in this game yet some of the books that I respect the most have changed the juice but won’t budge from the number. In 9 starts during the day this season the veteran Andy Pettite has been terrific in posting a sparkling 2.14 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. Pettite has seen 8 of his last 10 starts versus the Rays go under the total. The Rays youngster David Price has seen 5 of his 7 starts during the day go under the total this season with much being attributed to his stellar 2.47 ERA. In spite of all the meetings between these 2 clubs going over the total this one will break the trend today. Play on this game to go under the total as my free selection of the day.