The unpredictability of daily MLB action provides valuable opportunities to support underdog teams. This Saturday’s MLB schedule showcases some promising matchups, particularly for the Yankees, who are slight +109 underdogs against the Phillies in a midday game at 1:05 p.m. ET. The SportsLine simulation model indicates that the Yankees have a slight edge, marking them as the value pick in this anticipated World Series preview.

Key Matches and Picks:

• Yankees Moneyline vs. Phillies (+109): After a challenging loss of 12-5 on Friday, this matchup presents a bounce-back chance for the Yankees. They are projected to win 53% of the time, boosting their value as an underdog.

• Nationals Moneyline vs. Twins (+198): Although Washington is one of the biggest underdogs on the board, the model shows only a 0.1 run difference between these teams, making the Nationals a coveted pick.

• Padres Moneyline vs. Cardinals (+125): Despite four straight losses, the Padres are expected to show strong performance with effective pitching from Randy Vasquez.

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