New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview
From Yankee Stadium in New York, we have the Dodgers and Yankees facing off in an interleague matchup. The money line odds have the Yankees as the favorite, and the over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs. FOX is carrying this one on TV.
First pitch is set for 7:35 PM ET, and the forecasted temperature is 79 degrees with scattered clouds. Gavin Stone is starting for the Dodgers, and he is facing off against Nestor Cortes. Los Angeles is 40-25, and the Yankees are 45-20.
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New York Yankees Trends and Key Stats
- Across their last five road games, the Dodgers are 3-2. This includes going 2-3 vs. the runline.
- In the Yankees’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 5-0 (SU) with 4-1 against the spread.
- Over their last ten games as the favorite, the Yankees have a straight-up record of 8-2, while going 7-3 against the runline.
- The Dodgers have a 6-4 straight-up record and a 7-3 record vs. the runline over their previous ten games as the underdog.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Yankees series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as -155 favorites and squeaked out a 2-1 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Yankees could only muster one more run in the 4th inning. As for the Dodgers, they scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 6th, and both offenses went silent after that.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the start for the Dodgers and went seven innings while giving up just two hits and striking out seven. He didn’t give up a run in the game and picked up a win. Cody Poteet only went 4 2/3 innings for the Yankees, giving up two hits and striking out one.
Teoscar Hernandez was the difference for the Dodgers, as he homered twice, scored two runs, and finished with two RBIs. Aaron Judge had a two-hit game for the Yankees.
New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
Los Angeles is on the road today, leading the NL West by eight games over the Padres. The Dodgers are 40-25 overall and have taken the first game of this series vs. the Yankees. So far, they are 13-10 in the division.
At home, the Dodgers have gone 21-12 this year, and they have been good on the road, putting together a record of 19-13. Los Angeles has been good as the favorite this year, going 39-22, but they are just 1-3 as the underdog. Their overall series record is 13-9 coming into today’s game.
When the Dodgers win, they win big. Their average run margin in victories is 4.0 runs per game, while their average run margin in losses is -2.9 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 33-32, and they are 17-15 against the run line on the road.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the road today against the New York Yankees. The O/U line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average in Dodgers games this season is 8.4 runs per game. Overall, the Dodgers have an O/U record of 32-33 this season. When the O/U line is set at 8.5 runs, the Dodgers have gone 18-12. So far this season, 24.6% of their games have had an O/U line set at 8.5 runs.
Gavin Stone gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Yankees on the road. He has made 11 starts this season and has a record of 6-2, along with an ERA of 2.90. Stone’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.19. In his 11 starts, he has turned in six quality starts and is averaging 6.82 strikeouts per nine innings. Stone most recently pitched on June 2nd, where he picked up the win, going five innings and not allowing a run. Stone has won each of his last two outings.
Los Angeles comes into today’s game as one of the best offensive teams in the league, as they are 7th in runs per game (4.9), and are 3rd in home runs. The Dodgers have been even better at home, averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .255 as a team, which is the 4th best mark in the league.
Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts have been the Dodgers’ top power threats this season, with Ohtani leading the team with 15 homers and Betts right behind him with 10. Ohtani’s 40 RBIs are the 2nd best mark on the team, while Betts has driven in 35 runs. However, Betts has been struggling of late, going just 4/23 in his last six games.
The Yankees are 45-20 overall and lead the AL East by 3.5 games over the Orioles. New York is 8-8 in divisional games this year. The Yankees have won seven straight games as the favorite, and they are 34-15 when favored this year. As the home favorite, the Yankees are 21-8 this year.
At home, the Yankees are 21-9 this year and have been really good on the road at 24-11. New York has an overall series record of 16-2-2, and they have won four straight series overall and five straight on the road. So far, they have gone 11-5 as the underdog this year.
The Yankees have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 39-26 overall. They have been especially strong at home, going 17-13 against the run line at Yankee Stadium. Their average run margin for the season is +1.8 runs per game, and they have covered the run line in six straight games and in 26 of 49 games as the favorite.
When the Yankees play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, and their games have averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. Overall, their over/under record is 29-34, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, they are 16-12. In 11 of their games, the over/under line has been set higher than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 16.9% of their games. In 26 games, the over/under line has been set lower than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 40.0% of their games.
New York is sending left-hander Nestor Cortes to the mound today vs. the Dodgers. Cortes has made 13 starts this year and has a record of 3-4 with an ERA of 3.46. So far, he has pitched much better at home, coming in with a record of 3-1 and an ERA of 1.12. On the road, his ERA is 6.28, and he is 0-3. Cortes’ last outing came on June 2nd, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. He has not lost a game since May 7th.
Heading into today’s game, the Yankees are the top-scoring team in the league, averaging 5 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. As a team, the Yankees are 2nd in home runs and have the league’s best OPS. This has been due to their strong on-base percentage (.333) and slugging percentage (.435).
Aaron Judge comes into the game as the league’s leader in home runs and is 2nd in the MLB with 55 RBIs. He has been even better of late, hitting .444 over his last eight games with four homers. Juan Soto has also been a big run producer for the Yankees, as he is 3rd in the league with 53 RBIs and is batting .318 for the season.
Our prediction for this Yankees vs. Dodgers matchup is for the Yankees to pick up a 6-5 win. With the money line sitting at -125, this is the best way to go about betting on the Yankees to win.
If you’re looking for a parlay, you could look to pair the Yankees with a player home run prop. The Yankees are projected to hit the second-most home runs in the league today, and the Dodgers are in the middle of the pack.
New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Tips
- Take the Yankees on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Dodgers (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
New York Yankees Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | Out | Elbow |
| Tyler Lyons | Out | Personal |
| Nick Burdi | Out | Hip |
| Jon Berti | Out | Calf |
| Lou Trivino | Out | Elbow |
| Juan Soto | Questionable | Forearm |
| Clarke Schmidt | Out | Lat |
| Jonathan Loáisiga | Out | Elbow |
| JT Brubaker | Out | Elbow |
| Scott Effross | Out | Back |
| Jasson Domínguez | Out | Elbow |
| Kenlly Montas | Out | Personal |
Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Kelly | Out | Shoulder |
| Ryan Brasier | Out | Calf |
| Clayton Kershaw | Out | Shoulder |
| Max Muncy | Out | Oblique |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Brusdar Graterol | Out | Shoulder |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| Bobby Miller | Out | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hurt | Out | Shoulder |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Elbow |
