MLB Weather Report for Monday, August 22 (What's the Forecast for Every MLB Team and Matchup Today?)
By Ben Heisler
There's only nine games taking place on the Major League Baseball slate tonight, but a few of them are in danger of being washed out.
In New York, the Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees features rain throughout the evening, with precipitation levels consistently in the 40-50% range.
Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, thunderstorms are in the forecast for around an hour past first pitch of the Cincinnati Reds vs. Phillies game, although the rain is expected to slowly taper off in the 8 p.m. ET hour. Same thing in Pittsburgh ahead of the Atlanta Braves and Pirates matching up.
How does every one of today's weather reports potentially impact the betting odds?
Below are the weather forecasts for every ballpark in action this Monday, as well as each team's moneyline odds and game totals via DraftKings Sportsbook:
Chicago White Sox (-150) vs. Kansas City Royals (+130) Weather
- TOTAL: 8.5
- FORECAST: 82 degrees and sunny. WInd blowing straight in from center field at 4-6 mph.
New York Mets (-165) vs. New York Yankees (+140) Weather
- TOTAL: 7.5
- FORECAST: 77 degrees and rainy. Precipitation hovering in the 40-50% range throughout the evening. Wind blowing in from right-center field at 5-7 mph.
Cincinnati Reds (+195) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (-230) Weather
- TOTAL: 8.5
- FORECAST: 79 degrees and overcast. 70% chance of rain/thunderstorms through 7 p.m. ET hour, then 30-40% chance of rain from 8 p.m. ET on. Wind blowing straight out at 4-6 mph.
Atlanta Braves (-195) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (+165) Weather
- TOTAL: 8.5
- FORECAST: 73 degrees and overcast. Rain expected to clear by 8 p.m. ET. Wind blowing out to left-center field at 5 mph.
Los Angeles Angels (+175) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (-205) Weather
- TOTAL: 7.5
- FORECAST: N/A - Game is played in a domed stadium.
Texas Rangers (+180) vs. Minnesota Twins (-210) Weather
- TOTAL: 8.5
- FORECAST: 80 degrees and sunny. Wind blowing in from left field at 2-4 mph.
St. Louis Cardinals (-170) vs. Chicago Cubs (+145) Weather
- TOTAL: 8
- FORECAST: 72 degrees and sunny. Wind blowing in from left-center field at 4-6 mph.
Miami Marlins (-140) vs. Oakland Athletics (+120) Weather
- TOTAL: 7
- FORECAST: 75 degrees and sunny. Wind blowing out to right-center field at 8-10 mph.
Milwaukee Brewers (+205) vs. L.A. Dodgers (-245)
- TOTAL: 8
- FORECAST: 72 degrees and sunny. Wind blowing out to center field at 1-2 mph.
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