Prediction and Odds for Angels vs. Yankees: Top Picks from Proven Model
The New York Yankees will face the Los Angeles Angels in a crucial game as both teams are looking to improve their standings. Recent performances show the Angels are on a winning streak, while the Yankees are struggling.
The New York Yankees (42-31) are set to play against the Los Angeles Angels (36-37) in the concluding game of a four-game series on Thursday. The Angels come into this match with a three-game winning streak, having secured a 3-2 victory over the Yankees in their previous outing. Meanwhile, the Yankees are in a slump, losing six consecutive games.
Carlos Rodon (8-5, 3.01 ERA) will be on the mound for the Yankees, while Tyler Anderson (2-4, 4.44 ERA) is expected to pitch for the Angels.
The first pitch is scheduled for 1:05 PM ET, with the Angels listed at -282 on the money line (risking $282 to win $100). The Yankees are +223 underdogs (risking $223 to win $162). The over/under for total runs is set at 9.5.
Before placing your bets, consider the MLB predictions offered by SportsLine’s model, which has simulated each game 10,000 times. Additionally, check out our Thursday MLB prop picks.
Top Bets from the Model for Angels vs. Yankees on Thursday:
- Aaron Judge Under 1.5 hits (-265)
- Nolan Schanuel 1+ hits (-180)
- Freddie Freeman 1+ Singles (-145)
Aaron Judge is one of the top sluggers in MLB, ranking second in home runs (26) and first in OPS (1.192). However, his batting average has dipped to .246 over the month of June, and he has consistently finished with fewer than two hits in eight consecutive games. The model projects only 1.1 hits for him in this matchup.
Nolan Schanuel is a player to watch, boasting a .281 batting average and 72 hits this season. He has successfully logged a hit in eight of his last nine games, and he has met or exceeded his hits total in six of his last seven outings.
On the mound, Carlos Rodon is a strong contender, sitting with an 8-5 record and ranking sixth in strikeouts (107). He has surpassed 6.5 strikeouts in three of his last five starts, including a 10-strikeout performance against the Angels in his last outing on May 27.
Stay tuned for more picks and insights as we continue through Week 13 of the MLB season, where the model’s top-rated picks stand at a 37-30 record.
