The Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees meet at Yankee Stadium, with Tyler Wells and Nestor Cortes set to duel on the mound. An intriguing East Coast clash starting at 7:05 PM, the Yankees emerge as the favorites with odds of -137, while the total is set at 8.5 runs. Despite Cortes’s recent struggles, he is the favored starting pitcher.

However, under the bright lights of the Bronx, could we see an under in this clash? The environmental factors might suggest so. Temperatures are expected to be in the high-50s to low-60s with double-digit winds blowing in, making hitting a touch more challenging. Therefore, an under might be a solid bet, banking on both Wells and Cortes to contain the opposing lineups effectively.

Yankee fans and backers had high hopes for Nestor Cortes, but his recent performance has somewhat dampened spirits. The southpaw has posted a 5.76 xFIP over the last 30 days. And when you dig into his splits, they’re not inspiring either, with a .436 wOBA against left-handed batters and a .352 wOBA against righties.

Both pitchers are under pressure to perform, and the weather conditions are not favoring the hitters. So, it’s likely we’re in for a lower-scoring contest than expected. While Cortes needs to regain his form from last season, Wells will be keen to make an impact for the Orioles.