Yankees vs. Phillies Game 5 World Series Odds: Tonight the New York Yankees will try to win the World Series for the first time since 2000 when they host the Philadelphia Phillies for game 5 up 3-1 in the series. Last night New York pulled the game out late on the strength of a tough Johnny Damon at-bat and an Alex Rodriguez double to win 7-4 as -165 MLB betting favorites.

Analysis: The Phillies will do their best to keep their series alive by sending their ace Cliff Lee to the mound who threw a gem in game 1 for a win. The left-hander Lee is a cold as ice competitor that has pinpoint control and excellent mound prescense. The Yankees will counter with right-hander A.J Burnett on three days rest after he out dueled Pedro Martinez for the win game 2. Both of these squads are loaded on the offensive side of the diamond but the Yankees bats are smoking. Yankees vs. Phillies Game 5 World Series Odds MLB Betting Total is at 8.5 Runs.
 
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The Phillies need more production from their big stud Ryan Howard and their bullpen must hold things together if they keep things close. Phillies closer Brad Lidge had blown 11 saves in the regular season and once again he was torched late by the Yankees. New York has the better end of the bullpen with fireman Mariano Rivera and that could be the difference that wins them the title tonight.