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**Road Teams Favored in ALDS Matchups; Expert Eyes Judge and Greene for Home Run Potential**

**[City, State] – October 5, 2025** – The American League Division Series (ALDS) heats up today with two pivotal Game 2 matchups, both featuring road teams favored to win. The New York Yankees, after a Game 1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, are projected to bounce back behind ace Max Fried. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers and Tarik Skubal are expected to extend their series lead against the Seattle Mariners.

With stellar pitching dominating the mound today, predicting home run hitters presents a unique challenge. However, Sports Illustrated Betting senior editor Peter has identified two players with strong potential to go yard: Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Tigers outfielder Riley Greene.

Despite a slow start in the playoffs in terms of home runs, Judge, who clubbed 53 during the regular season, is considered a prime candidate to break out against Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage. Peter believes Judge’s power will eventually emerge against the young pitcher.

“I love Sunday’s matchup for Tigers outfielder Riley Greene, as he takes on Luis Castillo and the Mariners,” Peter said. “In his career against Castillo, Greene is 4-for-8 with a double, a triple and two runs batted in. While he’s yet to take Castillo deep, he clearly sees the ball well against the Mariners righty.”

Castillo allowed 23 home runs in 32 starts during the regular season and Greene is posting a .276 batting average against right-handed pitching and 32 of his 36 home runs, making him a worthy gamble.

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**About [Author Name]**

Peter is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated Betting. He has worked as a writer and editor for BetSided, NBC Sports, the Connecticut Sun and the Meriden Record-Journal covering the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, and more. A New York City resident, he is a hoops fanatic with a soft spot for his New York Knicks.

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