### Yankees Pitching Staff Analysis (2025 MLB Season)\n- **Core Rotation (Projected)**: Gerrit Cole (ace, ~10 K/9 career), Carlos Rodón (9+ K/9 rebound), Luis Gil (emerging high-K arm, 10.4 K/9 in 2024), Nestor Cortes (crafty, 8-9 K/9), Marcus Stroman/Clarke Schmidt (mid-rotation, 7-8 K/9). Bullpen led by Clay Holmes, Luke Weaver (elite stuff).\n- **Strengths**: Top-5 K rate potential (league ~8.5 K/9); elite vs. lefty-heavy lineups due to righty dominance.\n- **Weaknesses**: Injury history (Cole, Rodón); vulnerable to contact hitters. No 2025-specific BallDontLie data yet—check MLB.com/Fangraphs for live stats.\n- **Strikeout Trends**: Team averaged 9.2 K/9 in 2024; expect similar if healthy.\n\n### Betting Strategy for Team/Pitcher K Totals\n1. **Definition**: Bet on over/under strikeouts (e.g., Yankees team total 7.5 or Cole oKs 6.5).\n2. **Edge Spot**: Fade unders vs. high-K lineups (e.g., Rays, Guardians); bet overs on aces vs. swing-happy teams (e.g., Dodgers).\n3. **Example**: Cole o6.5 Ks (-110) vs. high-chase team—implied prob 52%, your model 58% = +EV.\n4. **Staking**: 1-2% bankroll, fractional Kelly (0.25).\n5. **Caveats**: High variance (bullpen usage); monitor rotations/weather.\n\n**Test this?** Backtest "Yankees team K over 8.5 in 2024 MLB" or "Cole prop overs 2024-25"! Just specify league/bet/time.