Yankees vs. Phillies MLB Betting – Possible World Series Preview?

While the Yankees and Phillies have both had good years so far, some people expected even better things from the two stacked MLB clubs.

But as the season and the weather continue to heat up, many MLB betting and sports betting fans expect both teams’ winning percentages to creep up even higher.

But tonight, MLB betting and sports betting fans have no choice but to pick between the two powerhouse teams as they battle in an Interleague matchup in New York between two aces.

Which team will come out on top in this exciting matchup?

Philadelphia Phillies (Roy Halladay, R) at New York Yankees (CC Sabathia, L)

7:05 pm ET

MLB betting line: Yankees favored at -1 ½

The Yankees have finally drawn even with Tampa Bay in the AL East and they will continue to march toward a playoff spot as the season continues to progress.

New York now has a greater run differential compared to the Rays and that speaks to their amazing overall talent considering how well the Rays have played during the 2010 MLB season so far.

They are first in batting average and RBI’s this year going into this World Series matchup but taking on Halladay and his 1.96 ERA will be no walk in the park.

Halladay seems to have met his match on paper against Sabathia, but the lefty has more than double the current ERA of the Phillies’ ace.

Both pitchers have been fairly hot but in a game like this with the Yankees favored by 1 ½ it makes sense to go with the better pitcher in what should be a close game.

The Phillies are 4-6 SU in their last 10 while the Yanks are 7-3 SU but Philadelphia is likely to have revenge on their minds considering their loss in last year’s World Series and that’s a big advantage that MLB betting and sports betting fans should take note of going into their matchup tonight.

Expect Philadelphia to win a close one as sports betting fans cash in on Halladay’s recent hot streak; he only gave up one run in eight innings in his last start and New York will have a tough time dealing with him tonight. Both teams could be around in October to face each other again and this series will be one to watch going forward.

MLB betting pick: Philadelphia Phillies (+1 ½).