World Series 2009 Yankees vs. Phillies Odds: The New York Yankees will try to make their preseason goal of becoming 2009 World Series Champions a reality tonight when they play the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:57 PM ET. New York squeezed out a game 4 win with some timely hitting by star 3B Alex Rodriguez and effective base running by Johnny Damon to go up 3-1 in the series. Tonight The Yankees will have to beat Phillies ace Cliff Lee who stifled their big bats in game 1 with a masterful pitching performance. Below is a World Series Picks play on this Fall classic match-up to help you torch the bookies.

Pitching: Cliff Lee (10-4, 2.55) is on fire right now as he takes on Yankees starter A.J Burnett (14-9, 3.99) who is on only three days rest. A.J Burnett throws in the low-90’s to mid 90’s with a four seam fastball that has lots of life. Burnett’s off-speed stuff is also nasty with a big breaking curveball and a fading changeup that stifles lefthanders. Cliff Lee is a painter that works quickly and keeps hitters off-balance. Cliff Lee is an aggressive pitcher with four plus pitches that he can throw for strikes at anytime in the count. Lee throws about 89-92 with his fastball that he can either cut or tail. Lee’s off-speed stuff includes a 12-6 curveball and a deceptive changeup that fades away from righties. Both teams bullpens have shown chinks in their armor but the Yankees are still stronger with their human fire extinguisher Mariano Rivera closing out games. Advantage Philadelphia.
 
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Lineup: Both of these teams have stacked lineups from top-to-bottom but the Yanks are hitting the ball better right now. Yanks first-baseman Mark Teixeira and his 39 regular season homers have come to life along with Alex Rodriguez‘s MVP  bat.  Philadelphia is powered by big first baseman Ryan Howard who has not had a good series. The Phillies have slightly better speed and defense but New York has more talent and hold an advantage in about 7 of the 9 lineup slots. Advantage New York. The World Series 2009 Yankees vs. Phillies Odds Total is at 8.5 Runs.

World Series Picks Analysis: As well as the Yankees are hitting Phillies starter Cliff Lee is pitching that much better. Lee will be able to squeeze out another close win to send the series to game 6.

World Series Picks Play: Philadelphia -155 MLB Betting Odds (1 UNIT)