The New York Yankees are gearing up to equal their weekend interleague series against the Philadelphia Phillies when they clash on Saturday afternoon. After an easy 12-5 victory in the series opener, the Phillies (59-44) will place left-hander Ranger Suarez (7-4, 2.66 ERA) on the mound, while the Yankees (56-47) will respond with right-hander Marcus Stroman (2-1, 5.64 ERA).
The match is set to start at 1:05 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. The current betting odds show Philadelphia at -129 (bet $129 to win $100), with New York positioned as a +109 underdog (bet $100 to win $109). The projected total for runs scored in the game stands at 9. For any bets on the Yankees vs. Phillies, check out the insights from SportsLine’s model, which also provides further analysis on key MLB picks made this Saturday.
Key Betting Picks from the Model:
- Yankees Moneyline (+109)
- Aaron Judge, Yankees, over 1.5 total bases (-112) (note: Judge is out of the lineup with an elbow issue)
Despite Philadelphia’s game one win, New York has recently dominated this series, winning seven of the last nine games, including four of the last six played at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees boast a favorable home record of 30-20 this season, while the Phillies stand at 26-25 on the road in 2025. Thus, the model indicates a strong probability of a Yankees victory, exceeding 50%.
