Yankees Look to Bounce Back Behind Cole After Sloppy 9-5 Win

The Yankees rolled to a 9-5 victory last night at Guaranteed Rate, cashing our -148 ticket, but let's be honest—that game was sloppier than a South Side hot dog stand at 2 a.m. Nine runs should feel dominant, not nerve-wracking. Tonight's a different story with Gerrit Cole taking the hill, and we're backing the Bronx Bombers again at -134.

Cole's been solid if unspectacular this year—3.92 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, punching out nearly 10 per nine—but he's facing Anthony Kay, who's been getting shelled (4.21 ERA, 1.37 WHIP). The Yankees hold a massive team ERA edge, 3.41 to 4.10, and they've been crushing on the road at 7-2 with nearly five runs per game away from home. More importantly, they've owned Chicago this season, taking three of four while averaging eight runs per contest to the White Sox's 4.25.

Sure, the South Siders snapped whatever mini-funk they were in yesterday, but one win doesn't erase systemic pitching problems. The market has this at 57% Yankees; we're seeing closer to 60-62% when you stack Cole against Kay and factor in New York's offensive firepower. Laying -134 isn't sexy, but it's the right side. Take the visitors and sleep easy.