The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to sweep the New York Yankees in the last matchup of their three-game series during Sunday Night Baseball. Following an 8-5 victory on Friday and an overwhelming 18-2 win on Saturday, the Dodgers appear to be in top form. Ryan Yarbrough (2-0, 3.06 ERA) is projected to start for the Yankees (35-22), while the Dodgers (36-22) will have Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-3, 1.97 ERA) on the mound.
The game is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is favored at -172 on the money line (bet $172 to win $100), while New York is seen as a +144 underdog (bet $100 to win $144). The total runs scored is set at 9.
Predictions from SportsLine’s Model
Before making any bets on the Yankees vs. Dodgers, check out the model’s predictions, which have been simulated 10,000 times. The model has a strong track record, recently hitting a 27-21 run (56%) on top MLB moneyline betting picks. If you’re looking for further bets, the model suggests:
- Yankees ML (+144)
- Yankees spread +1.5 (-147)
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto Under 6.5 strikeouts (-110)
Yankees to win (+144): Entering the series with a hot streak of nine wins in their last ten games, the Yankees are showing resilience. They’ve also clinched five of their last eight road fights, including a three-game series sweep over the Los Angeles Angels. The model estimates a 44% probability of the Yankees taking this game.
Yamamoto under 6.5 strikeouts (-110): The right-hander has been exceptional this season, with a recent 7-2 win against Cleveland. He averaged 6.4 strikeouts in projections, indicating a strong chance of managing six or fewer against the Yankees.
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