Yankees vs. Rays odds, predictions Game 1: Stitches makes his ALDS, NLDS picks

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Yankees vs. Rays odds, predictions Game 1: Stitches makes his ALDS, NLDS picks. (2026, October 3). New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/03/betting/yankees-vs-rays-odds-predictions-game-1-stitches-makes-his-alds-nlds-picks/

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Don Reed, known as "Stitches," provides humorous commentary and betting predictions for Game 1 of the Yankees versus Rays series. Reed suggests betting $50 on Gerrit Cole and the Yankees at +115 odds through BetMGM. The article promotes MLB betting sites and highlights Stitches' track record with successful handicapping since 2019, including a win in the Post’s NFL Best Bet competition last year.

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The New York Post's betting columnist Stitches predicts that the Yankees will win Game 1 of their American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Tampa Bay Rays. He suggests placing a $50 bet on Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole at odds of +115 through BetMGM, advising to "lean into round two." Stitches also provides picks for other MLB playoff series: betting on the Yankees (-120), White Sox (+120), Dodgers (-230), and Padres (+150). The article includes a humorous anecdote about heaven's bureaucracy, emphasizing Stitches' long-standing reputation as a reliable baseball bet adviser since 2019.

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A laugher from Stitches Secretary of Comedy Don Reed as we get ready for Round Two: … asserted

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A man and his girlfriend die in a car wreck and meet Peter at the Pearly Gates. asserted

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Peter says, “Welcome to heaven! asserted

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The man replies, “Yes, my girlfriend and I never had a chance to get married while we were alive. asserted

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Can we get married in heaven?” asserted

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Peter replies, “That’s a good question. asserted

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I’ll get back to you with an answer.” asserted

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So the couple waits … and waits. asserted

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Six weeks later, Peter returns and says, “OK, good news! asserted

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Yes, you can get married in heaven. asserted

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The couple then asks, “One more thing. asserted

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If things don’t work out can we get a divorce in heaven?” asserted

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Peter throws up his hands and says, “It took me six weeks to find a priest up here. asserted

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Do you have any idea how long it will take to find a lawyer?” asserted

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Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting - Read about the Best Baseball Betting Sites - Learn all about How to Bet on Baseball Game 1 pick: Put $50 on Gerrit Cole and the Yanks (+115, BetMGM). Down -95 pepitones as we lean into round two. Why Trust New York Post Betting The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019. asserted

Stitches → learn → 2019

Miraculously, he has finished in the black twice. asserted

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He showed his versatility by winning the Post’s NFL Best Bet crown last year. asserted

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