Phillies at Yankees Odds - 2009 World Series Game 6

For the first time since 2003, World Series odds will be going at least six games as the Phillies and Yankees head back to New York on Wednesday at 7:57pm EST on FOX with the Yankees holding a 3-2 series lead. The Phillies were able to power their way to an 8-6 win in game 5 on Monday and now will try and force a game 7 on Thursday. The last time World Series odds went seven games was in 2002 when the Angels beat the Giants. New York is a -210 favorite in MLB World Series odds for game 6 with a total of 9 OVER -120 at online sportsbooks.

Andy Pettitte gets the start for New York on three days’ rest while the Phillies turn to Pedro Martinez. It will be the first time the Pettitte has pitched on short notice since September 30, 2006. "Physically, for me, it obviously is a little concern, just seeing how my body is going to feel on that short rest," Pettitte said. During the 2009 postseason, Pettitte has gone 3-0 in Yankees odds and has 17 wins giving him more than any pitcher in MLB history as he tries to win New York their 27th title. Martinez allowed three runs in six innings in a 3-1 loss to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in game 2 of the 2009 World Series and will be pitching on five days' rest.

This will be a homecoming of sorts for Pedro who is very familiar with the Yankees in the postseason going 1-3 for seven appearances. In total postseason starts, Martinez has gone 6-3 in 15 appearances with a 3.22 ERA. The Yankees won't be taking any chances Wednesday night with Pedro on the mound and even Pettitte is cautioning New York. "His changeup that used to be like 87, 88 mph is 75 now, but it's still just as effective," he said. "A good pitch is a good pitch. If you change speeds and location, you'll continue to get guys out." Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino is expected to be back in the line-up for World Series odds after being hit by A.J. Burnett with a 93 mph fastball in the first inning of game 5.

Gordon's 2009 World Series Picks: Although the Yankees are heavily favored to win game 6 I'm just not convinced that Pettitte will still have the same stuff in the tank on short rest and after Philadelphia seemed to find their bats against Burnett in game 5. My pick for game 6 of the 2009 World Series tonight on FOX is to take the Phillies +175 on the road to the OVER in a 2-team parlay. Vegas odds at Caesars sportsbook have the Yankees -200 favorites against the Phillies +170 with a betting total of 9 OVER -12.