MLB Rivalry Weekend this year brings 11 interleague rivalry series plus four regional matchups, with the biggest public-interest games being Yankees vs. Mets, Dodgers vs. Angels, and Astros vs. Rangers.

Quick Picks

• Our pick: Yankees to win
• Value bet: Dodgers to win
• Long shot: White Sox in the handicap against the Cubs

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MLB uses Rivalry Weekend to hype up the history and local bragging rights and to create extra-juiced atmospheres (crowds, media, and betting interest) in an effort to improve its product, which then leads to competitive games and potentially better value for bettors when looking at the odds.

Ahead of the upcoming MLB Rivalry Weekend, the following matches are to be played, with those below the main interleague rivalry series:

• New York Yankees vs New York Mets (New York "Subway Series")
• Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox (Chicago "Crosstown Classic")
• Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels (LA "Freeway Series")
• Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals (Kansas City vs. St. Louis "Show-Me Series")
• Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros (Texas "Lone Star Series")
• Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals (Baltimore vs. Washington "Beltway Series")

In addition to these, four other regional rivalry series are included, with the Astros hosting the Rangers, as it is also a divisional game:

• Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates
• Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies
• Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers
• Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers

Betting Markets to Watch

With so much baseball taking place over the weekend, and much of it likely to be extremely competitive, Sportsbet will have all of the best baseball odds available, with many of them likely to offer value.

Yankees vs Mets Prediction

The game between the two New York teams will likely be worth keeping an eye on for value, as both clubs have been strong this year, with the Yankees ranking near the top of World Series odds, and the Mets sitting mid-range due to inconsistency.

Games are likely to be tight, which could see the 'Under the total' offer value if both starting pitchers are solid and the weather is neutral.

Dodgers vs Angels Prediction

The Los Angeles derby between the Dodgers and Angels is always fierce, but with the Dodgers typically the better and stronger team, there may be better value in them in the moneyline compared to the inconsistent Angels.

Our Prediction

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Our main prediction is that the Yankees will defeat the Mets, as the Mets have slipped due to their inconsistencies. We think the Dodgers offer value to beat the Angels.

Our long shot is in the White Sox to cover the handicap against the Cubs. The Cubs are strong at home, but the White Sox have been showing signs they can stay in games this year, despite both teams rebuilding.