The Longshots: Friday’s Top Underdog Plays (8/20)
Do you want to win a lot of money without risking much? Who doesn't? That is the basis this Longshots article series is built on. Three or four times per week, we will find a considerable underdog or funky special line to toss a small wager on and then root like hell for the upset! We will play all "dog" parlays, big event specials, or perhaps literally throw darts at a dart league prop. But, regardless of the sport, the payouts will always be 10 to 1 (+1000) or better. Additionally, we will include one LEAN on a 4 to 1 (+400) or better line for your consideration.
Most importantly, you should never wager money you aren't willing to lose. Knowing your bankroll limitations is doubly true when betting on the long odds we recommend in these articles. Most pros recommend that you formulate a 1 unit value for standard bets, so bets placed here will be smaller than that - think 0.1 unit increments. Meaning, if you typically wager $10 on a -110 line, you should drop $1 on these 10:1 or greater odds.
Without further adieu, here are today's longshots.
Longshots YTD: 0-8-0 | -0.8 units
Lean YTD: 2-4-0 | +0.7 units
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The New York Yankees host the Minnesota Twins tonight at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY. No team is as hot as the Bombers, closing a double-digit gap in the standings over a handful of weeks. One reason for their turnaround is new first baseman, Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo has been better than advertised, mashing an .841 OPS in eleven games donning the pinstripes.
Tonight, Rizzo and the Yanks face Minnesota lefty Charlie Barnes. While some would shy away from the lefty vs. lefty battle, Rizzo hasn’t been fooled by southpaws in his career. He has held his own with a .254/.355/.433 slash line in 1374 ABs. Weather conditions are perfect for a high-scoring affair, as well. The wind is scheduled to be blowing out to RF, humidity is up, and the temperatures will be in the 80s at game time. This equation has us loving a FanDuel Sportsbook Same Game Parlay with Anthony Rizzo and lots of runs!
Longshot Bet of the Day
Anthony Rizzo to Hit a home run AND Alternate Total Runs o14.5 +1198
Lean
Alternate Total Runs NYY vs MIN o15.5 +490
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