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New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (19-10) and Baltimore Orioles (17-10) open a 4-game set Monday. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Orioles won 7-6 last season

The Yankees took 2 of 3 from the Brewers in Milwaukee, scoring a combined 30 runs on Saturday and Sunday in a pair of victories. CF Aaron Judge is 5 for his last 8 with HRs in consecutive games, and 1B Anthony Rizzo became just the 161st player in MLB history to record 300 HRs.

The Orioles dropped 2 of 3 over the weekend at home against the Oakland A’s. Despite going 0 for 5 Sunday in a 7-6 loss, SS Gunnar Henderson has homered in 3 of his last 5 games and leads the team in HRs (9) and RBIs (22).

Yankees at Orioles projected starters

RHP Clarke Schmidt vs. RHP Grayson Rodriguez

Schmidt (0-0, 4.66 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 25 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 7-3 home victory vs. Oakland Wednesday
2023 vs. Baltimore: 2-1, 5.40 ERA (18 1/3 IP, 11 ER), 1.42 WHIP in 4 starts

Rodriguez (3-1, 4.45 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 in 28 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 7 ER, 11 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 7-4 loss at Los Angeles Angels Tuesday
Career vs. Yankees: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (6 1/3 IP), 3 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 1 start, a 1-0 home victory July 28, 2023

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Yankees at Orioles odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:20 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Orioles -118 (bet $118 to win $100)
Run line (RL): Yankees -1.5 (+146) | Orioles +1.5 (-178)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Yankees at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

New York 5, Baltimore 4

Moneyline

BET YANKEES (+100).

Rodriguez allowed a career high 11 hits in his last start, and the Yankees currently possess the top home-run-to-fly-ball rate (with Baltimore in 2nd) at 15.3%. Expect the hot Bronx Bomber bats to get to Rodriguez and an Orioles bullpen that has sorely missed RHP Felix Bautista.

Run line/Against the spread

COMBINE ORIOLES +1.5 (-178) IN A PARLAY.

The O’s pen is now going to be without RHP Craig Kimbrel, who exited Sunday with upper-back tightness after blowing 2 saves over the weekend.

However, this is still a unit that features RHP Yennier Cano, who features a 2.45 ERA and mainly 2 pitches: a sinker and a nasty changeup.

The 30-year-old has the 2nd-highest GB% among 349 pitchers entering Monday with at least 10 innings pitched, and LHP Danny Coulombe is 9th among that group in K% (36.8%) with LHP Keegan Akin right behind him at 35.8%.

Baltimore has the offense to hang with the Yankees, as 3B Jordan Westburg, LF Colton Cowser, C Adley Rutschman and 1B Ryan Mountcastle are all hitting above .300. I just expect Schmidt to outpitch Rodriguez, which will ultimately be the 1-run difference.

Over/Under

PASS.

Ever since they moved the fences back at Oriole Park, this is not the bandbox that it once was. However, since the Yankees are coming in with plenty of offensive momentum, it’s hard to back the Under in this spot.

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New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (18-10) and Milwaukee Brewers (17-9) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Yankees blasted the Brewers 15-3 Saturday to level the series as slight favorites (-110). New York halted a 2-game losing streak. The Yanks have allowed 3 or more runs in 5 straight games, and the Over is on a 3-1 run.

The Brewers have allowed 26 runs in the past 3 games, although they only lost Saturday’s blowout against the Yankees. The Over is on a 3-0 run, as Milwaukee is good for 5.7 runs per game (RPG) in the past 3 outings while allowing 8.7 RPG.

Yankees at Brewers projected starters

RHP Marcus Stroman vs. RHP Tobias Myers

Stroman (2-1, 2.93 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 27 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 4-3 home victory vs. Oakland Athletics Tuesday
2024 road splits: 1-0, 1.59 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 4 BB, 6 K in 11 1/3 IP across 2 starts

Myers (0-1, 1.80 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits (1 HR) and 1 walk with 4 K’s in his MLB debut, a 2-1 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday.

2024 stats with Triple-A Nashville: 1-1, 1.62 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 1.08 WHIP in 3 starts and 1 relief appearance
Making his first career home start

Yankees at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Brewers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+120) | Brewers +1.5 (-145)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Yankees at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 5, Brewers 4

Moneyline

The YANKEES (-140) are worth a look as moderate favorites in the interleague series finale.

New York pounded the Brewers (+115) in Saturday’s outing, and it has won 6 of the past 10 outings. The offense has been sink or swim lately, going for 5 or more runs in 6 of the past 10 outings, but it has 1 or no runs in 3 of those games, too.

Run line/Against the spread

The Brewers +1.5 (-145) aren’t a terrible play if you’d like a little bit of insurance and don’t like Milwaukee straight up. However, the only drawback is Myers. He is a bit of a wild card, as this is his first-ever home start and just his second career outing in the show. Facing the Yankees could be a mess, especially after they rolled up 15 runs Saturday.

AVOID, and just focus on the moneyline.

Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-110) is the lean, but only play a half-unit at most.

The Over cashed in the first 2 games of the series, with an average of 15.5 RPG. Even if we have substantially fewer runs, the way things have gone, we shouldn’t have trouble getting to 9 combined runs.

The Over has hit in 3 in a row for Milwaukee, with 12 or more runs in each of the outings.

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New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (17-10) and Milwaukee Brewers (17-8) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at American Family Field Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers lead 1-0

The Yankees, who were -134 favorites, lost 7-6 in the series opener Friday with the Over (9) hitting in Milwaukee. New York has lost 2 straight for the 1st time since a 3-game skid from April 14-16.

Four runs were driven in by 3B Joey Ortiz of the Brewers, who cashed as +124 underdogs. He walked it off with an RBI single in the 11th to give Milwaukee its 3rd straight win.

Yankees at Brewers projected starters

LHP Carlos Rodón vs. RHP Joe Ross

Rodón (1-1, 2.70 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 26 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 2-0 home loss vs. Oakland A’s Monday
Career vs. Brewers: 0-1, 3.27 ERA (11 IP, 4 ER), 1.82 WHIP in 3 starts

Ross (1-2, 4.05 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.55 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 20 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 6 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 4-2 loss at Pittsburgh Pirates Monday
Career vs. Yankees: 0-0, 3.60 ERA (5 IP, 2 ER), 3 H, 5 BB, 7 K in 1 start, a 3-2 road loss with Washington Nationals May 9, 2021

Yankees at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Brewers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+135) | Brewers +1.5 (-165)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Yankees at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 4, Brewers 3

Moneyline

While I like the Yankees to bounce back after losing 2 straight games, I’m more confident in Rodón’s ability to limit the Brewers offense in the 1st 5 innings. He hasn’t allowed more than 3 runs in a start this season and pitched 7 scoreless innings last time out.

BET YANKEES FIRST 5 INNINGS (-120).

Run line/Against the spread

Taking the Yankees to win by multiple runs after back-to-back losses seems a little aggressive, and Brewers +1.5 is too expensive at -165.

PASS. Bet New York in the 1st 5 innings and/or the total instead.

Over/Under

If Rodón picks up where he left off against the A’s, then it’s unlikely that the Brewers will score more than 3 runs. Add in the fact that the Yankees have scored 4 or fewer in 6 of their last 11 games, and we have a decent shot at seeing fewer than 8.5 runs Saturday.

BET UNDER 8.5 (-105).

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New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (17-9) take on the Milwaukee Brewers (16-8) Friday in the opener of a 3-game set at American Family Field at 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Brewers won 2-1 last year

The Yanks dropped Thursday’s tilt 3-1 at home against the Oakland Athletics. They split the 4-game series and scored 1 total run in the 2 losses. The Yankees are 5-5 over their last 10 games. OF Aaron Judge has yet to find his stroke, hitting just .186 with 4 HRs and 13 RBIs.

The Brew Crew took the final 2 of a 4-game series in Pittsburgh. They won 7-5 Thursday and sit atop the NL Central. C William Contreras is tearing the cover off the ball, hitting .365 with 5 HRs and 22 RBIs.

Yankees at Brewers projected starters

RHP Luis Gil vs. RHP Colin Rea

Gil (1-1, 2.75 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 7.8 BB/9 and 13.3 K/9 in 19 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 9 K Sunday against Tampa Bay Rays
Has never faced Milwaukee
Leads the league with 17 BB

Rea (2-0, 2.08 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 5.8 K/9 in 21 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 3 K Sunday against St. Louis Cardinals
2 career starts vs. Yankees: 1-0, 2.53 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 11 K in 10 2/3 IP

Yankees at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:02 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Brewers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+135) | Brewers +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Yankees at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Brewers 3

Moneyline

We have a clash between 2 very different pitchers. Gil, who has walked the ballpark, touches 97 on his fastball. He has a 2.94 FIP, which is fielding independent pitching and measures a pitcher’s ability to prevent homers, free passes and create strikeouts.

Rea will consistently be around 92, and despite having a 2.08 ERA, his FIP is 4.02. I look for the Yankees to jump on Rea. His 2.53 ERA against the Yanks looks great, but one start was in 2016.

Take the YANKEES -125.

Run line/Against the spread

The Brewers scored 7 runs Thursday, but they scored just 8 runs in the previous 4 games. While the Yankees are inconsistent offensively, they have plated 4+ runs in 6 of 10 games.

Take the YANKEES -1.5 (+135).

Over/Under

Rain is expected, which means the roof should be closed. Each team is 4-6 O/U over the last 10 games. In 3 games in this park in late 2022, we had totals of 20, 5 and 13.

I’ll take the OVER 8.5 (-115).

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Oakland A’s at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Oakland A’s at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (16-8) welcome the Oakland A’s (9-15) to Yankee Stadium Wednesday. First pitch in the 3rd game of the 4-game series is set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The A’s started the series off strong with a 2-0 shutout victory, but they lost 4-3 Tuesday, closing as +190 underdogs. Oakland has lost 4 of its last 5 games. Despite being 9-15 on the season, it is 12-12 on the run line and has covered both games against New York.

The Yankees put up 4 runs in the 1st inning against Oakland Tuesday and never lost that lead. New York has traded off winning and losing in its last 5 games and is 4-2 straight up over its last 6. The Yankees are 11-13 on the run line this season.

A’s at Yankees projected starters

RHP Joe Boyle vs. RHP Clarke Schmidt

Boyle (1-3, 7.23 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.71 WHIP, 5.8 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 18 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 7 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 3 K in 10-2 loss at Cleveland Guardians Friday
2024 road splits: 1-1, 5.73 ERA (11 IP, 7 ER — 1 HR), 7 H, 7 BB, 9 K, .297 opponent slugging percentage (SLG) in 2 starts
A’s are 1-3 in his 4 starts

Schmidt (1-0, 3.15 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.55 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 in 20 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 5-3 win vs. Tampa Bay Rays Friday
2024 home splits: 0-0, 2.79 ERA (9 2/3 IP, 3 ER — 1 HR), 13 H, 3 BB, 11 K, .475 opponent SLG in 2 starts
Yankees are 4-0 in his starts

A’s at Yankees odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:56 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): A’s +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Yankees -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (+100) | Yankees -1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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A’s at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, A’s 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The Yankees (-250) are rightful favorites given how much the A’s and Boyle have struggled; however, they are unplayable at -250.

Run line/Against the spread

BET YANKEES -1.5 (-120).

Schmidt has been a solid option this season, and the Yankees have won by more than 1 run in 2 of his 4 starts, winning outright in all 4. He has yet to allow more than 3 earned runs in a single game, and although he hasn’t pitched past 5 1/3 innings yet, the Yankees have the 6th-best ERA among relievers, so they should be able to continue the high-level pitching.

New York should be able to bounce back offensively against the A’s, as they have allowed 9 or more runs in 2 of Boyle’s 4 starts and are 1-3 ATS in those games. Oakland is just 2-3 ATS in its last 5 road games as well.

Given the pitching advantage, take YANKEES -1.5 (-120).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8.5 (-105).

The A’s are 11-12-1 O/U on the season but have seen the Over become the far better play as of late, going 5-1 O/U in their last 6 games, allowing at least 6 runs to their opponent in 3 of those.

New York has gone Over in 5 of its last 10 and allowed at least 4 runs in 3 of its last 7. Considering pitching weakness for the road side and recent trends for Oakland, take OVER 8.5 (-105).

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Oakland A’s at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Oakland A’s at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oakland A’s (9-14) and New York Yankees (15-8) play the 2nd game of a 4-game series Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: A’s lead 1-0 after 2-0 victory Monday afternoon

Former Yankees LHP JP Sears delivered 6 scoreless innings Monday for Oakland, which was swept in 3 games by the Cleveland Guardians this past weekend. RHP Mason Miller is now 5 for 5 in save opportunities after absolutely gassing the heart of the Yankees lineup in the series opener.

With Monday’s loss, the Yankees are 3-5 in their last 8 games. New York got off on the wrong foot immediately Monday, as manager Aaron Boone was unnecessarily ejected 2 batters in after umpire Hunter Wendelstedt heard a fan shouting and thought it was the Yankees skipper.

A’s at Yankees projected starters

RHP Paul Blackburn vs. RHP Marcus Stroman

Blackburn (2-0, 1.08 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 25 innings.

Last outing: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 5 BB, 7 K in 6-3 home victory vs. St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday
A’s are 4-0 in his starts this season
2023 vs. Yankees: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 1 start, a 2-1 home victory June 27
Career vs. Yankees: 1-0, 2.35 ERA (15 1/3 IP, 4 ER) in 3 starts

Stroman (1-1, 2.42 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 22 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 6-4 victory at Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday
2023 vs. A’s: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 1 start, a 4-0 road victory with Chicago Cubs April 18
Career vs. A’s: 1-1, 3.61 ERA (42 1/3 IP, 17 ER) in 7 starts

A’s at Yankees odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): A’s +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Yankees -215 (bet $215 to win $100)
Run line (RL): A’s +1.5 (-120) | Yankees -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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A’s at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 4, A’s 3

Moneyline

PASS.

This is way too much juice to lay over 2 dollars on the Yankees (-215) by themselves. If anything, I would rather take a shot on Oakland at a nice plus price given Blackburn’s career success vs. New York.

It’s still tough to take a shot on the A’s though, as their best reliever in Miller could get the day off after his 14-pitch, 3-K outing Monday.

Run line

BET A’S +1.5 (-120).

I would personally rather take a run and a half, especially since Blackburn is coming off a 5-walk outing, the most he has had in a start since May 2022.

New York leads the majors in BB% vs. RHP (11.7%), but only 5 teams have fewer infield hits than the Yankees so far this year (8), and just 3 squads have grounded into more double plays (15) vs RHP.

The Bronx Bombers should avenge Monday’s loss, but Oakland will certainly provide a challenge once again.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (+100).

The A’s have been the worst infield hitting team (3.0%) in the AL and possess the 2nd-lowest OBP vs. RHP (.277) along with the 2nd-highest strikeout percentage (27.8%).

Stroman should find even more success than Blackburn, considering he has the best GB% in the AL (60.7%). Plus, both of these bullpens are top 6 in ERA in the AL, so offense should be scarce once again at Yankee Stadium.

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Oakland A’s at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Oakland A’a at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oakland A’s (8-14) and New York Yankees (15-7) open a 4-game series Monday. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is slated for 1:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Yankees won 5 of 6 in 2023

The A’s were swept by the Guardians in Cleveland over the weekend to begin their 7-game road trip. They lost 6-2 on Sunday and were outscored 22-7 in the series. Oakland has lost 6 of their last 8 games, averaging only 3-runs per game over that stretch. That’s actually a slight improvement over their season average of 2.9 runs.

New York won the rubber match of their series against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday 5-4. LF Alex Verdugo went 3-for-4 with 2 RBI and a run scored while RHP Luis Gil pitched 5 2/3 innings allowing just 1 unearned run. The Yankees have won 3 of their last 4 games.

A’s at Yankees projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. LHP Carlos Rodon

Sears (1-1, 4.35 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 3.9 K/9 in 20 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 3-2 loss at St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday
Career vs Yankees: 0-3, 7.63 ERA (15 1/3 IP, 13 ER) in 3 starts

Rodon (1-1, 3.66 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.68 WHIP, 5 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 19 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 5 K in 5-4 loss at Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday
Career vs Athletics: 4-1, 3.19 ERA (36 2/3 IP, 13 ER) in 6 starts

A’s at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 10:41 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): A’s +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Yankees -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (+100) | Yankees -1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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A’s at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Athletics 2

Moneyline.

PASS.

I love the Yankees (-250) to handle the Athletics on Monday without much trouble, but I’m going to take the more lucrative odds with the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET YANKEES -1.5 (-120).

Sears has been torched by New York, losing all 3 of his starts against the Yankees and allowing nearly a run per inning.

On the other side of the rubber, Rodon has been dominant against the A’s, not losing a start to Oakland since 2016 when he was a member of the Chicago White Sox.

The Athletics have a 1-5 record against left-handers with a combined batting average of just .218 on the season.

Over/Under

PASS.

My gut tells me to take the Under because I like Rodon to shut down the A’s lackluster lineup. I don’t see them scoring more than a run or 2 in this game, but the big question mark is around how many runs the Yanks put up. I’m going to just stay away and focus on the run line.

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Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Tampa Bay Rays (11-10) and New York Yankees (14-6) meet Saturday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is set for 1:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: New York leads 1-0

New York picked up a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay in Friday’s series opener while cashing as a -180 home favorite. The Yankees have now scored at least 5 runs in each of their last 3 wins.

Tampa Bay struck first and held a 1-0 lead until the Yankees scored 5 runs in the 7th, capped off by a 3-run HR from RF Juan Soto. The Rays had 14 hits to New York’s 5 and 18 total bases to New York’s 8 in the loss.

Rays at Yankees projected starters

RHP Zach Eflin vs. LHP Nestor Cortes

Eflin (1-2, 4.63 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 0.8 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 23 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 6 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 7-3 loss vs. Los Angeles Angels Monday
Career vs. Yankees: 3-1, 1.86 ERA (29 IP, 6 ER), 25 H, 5 BB, 36 K in 5 starts

Cortes (1-1, 4.50 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 22 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 8-7 loss vs. Cleveland Guardians Sunday
Career vs. Tampa Bay: 2-3, 4.50 ERA (50 IP, 25 ER), 43 H, 13 BB, 41 K across 7 starts and 5 relief appearances

Rays at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rays +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Yankees -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays +1.5 (-175) | Yankees -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rays at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 4, Rays 1

Moneyline

LEAN YANKEES (-140).

New York has won back-to-back games and is 3-1 in its last 4 at home. The Yankees are also 3-2 in their last 5 matchups vs. the Rays and 2-0 in the last 2 meetings in New York.

This is only a lean because neither team is hotter than the other, as both are 6-4 in their last 10 games. They’ve also split the last 10 meetings 5-5.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I like New York to cover here as a -1.5 (+145) favorite, as the Yankees are 11-9 ATS this season, while the Rays are only 7-14. However, I like New York’s odds better on the moneyline. Bet the moneyline and/or total instead.

I am not a fan of doubling down on the ML and run line for a team, but if you want to place a small wager here on New York, then that’s fine.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-110).

The Under has hit in back-to-back games for the Rays and is 2-1 in their last 3 at home.

For New York, the Under has hit in each of its last 4 home games and is 12-7-1 this season.

The Under has also hit in 2 of the last 3 Tampa Bay-New York matchups overall and is 3-1 in the last 4 meetings in New York. Be aware that the Under is only 4-6 in Tampa’s last 10 overall and in the last 10 matchups between these squads.

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (12-5) and Toronto Blue Jays (9-8) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at Rogers Centre Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Yankees have lost back-to-back games after falling 3-1 against the Blue Jays Monday. The Yankees offense stalled after an early RBI single from 3B Oswaldo Cabrera, and RHP Luis Gil picked up the loss after allowing 3 ER in 5 innings.

Toronto has won 3 straight games after Monday’s victory. After trailing 1-0 in the middle of the 2nd inning, Toronto surged for 3 runs in the 2nd and 3rd. C Alejandro Kirk scored a run and had an RBI, and RHP Chris Bassitt picked up the win after allowing just 1 ER in 6 1/3 IP.

Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

LHP Carlos Rodon vs. LHP Yusei Kikuchi

Rodon (1-0, 2.87 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 4.02 BB/9 and 7.47 K/9 in 15 2/3 innings.

Yankees are 3-0 in his starts
Has allowed 5 ER on the season with 13 K
Has bounced back well this year with a 2.87 ERA after posting a 6.85 ERA in 14 starts last season

Kikuchi (0-1, 2.30 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 4.02 BB/9 and 11.49 K/9 in 15 2/3 innings.

Blue Jays are 1-2 in his starts
Has allowed 4 ER on the season with 20 K
Has pitched well this year but has had minimal run support; Blue Jays have scored just 5 total runs in his 3 starts

Yankees at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Blue Jays -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+145) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Blue Jays 4

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better profit on the Yankees’ (-115) spread.

Run line/Against the spread

BET YANKEES -1.5 (+145).

New York is 7-3 in its last 10 games with 3 of its last 5 wins coming by more than 2 runs. It has scored 7 or more runs in 2 of its last 3 games and held opponents to 3 or fewer in 3 of its last 4.

In 4 of Toronto’s last 5 losses, it has lost by 2 or more runs, including each of its last 3.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-110).

The Yankees have hit the Over in 2 of their last 3 games and scored 16 runs total in their last 3. They have scored 6 or more runs in 6 of their last 10 games.

The Blue Jays have scored 5 or more runs in 2 of their last 3 games and 4 or more in 6 of their last 9.

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (12-4) take on the Toronto Blue Jays (8-8) Monday in the opener of a 3-game set at Rogers Centre at 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 2-1

The Yanks dropped the finale in Cleveland as the Guardians won 8-7 in 10 innings Sunday. SS Anthony Volpe continued his hot hitting with 3 hits. He’s hitting .382 with 2 homers and 8 RBIs and a 1.041 OPS. Volpe has been the spark atop the lineup and should keep OF Juan Soto in the RBI leader discussion.

The Jays took 2 of 3 from the Colorado Rockies over the weekend after a 5-0 win Sunday. RHP Jose Berrios was fantastic, navigating through some 1st-inning traffic to throw 7 shutout innings with 7 K’s and just 2 hits allowed. 3B Justin Turner had 3 RBIs, and he’s hitting .386 with a 1.095 OPS this season.

Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Luis Gil vs. RHP Chris Bassitt

Gil (0-0, 3.00 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 7.0 BB/9 and 14.0 K/9 through 9 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 4 BB, 8 K against Toronto Blue Jays April 7
2 career starts vs. Blue Jays: 0-0, 5.87 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 14 K in 7 2/3 IP

Bassitt (1-2, 5.06 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.81 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 16 IP

Last start: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 8 K against Seattle Mariners Tuesday
3 career GS vs. Yankees: 1-0, 0.87 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 26 K in 20 2/3 IP

Yankees at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Blue Jays -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+150) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-185)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 7, Yankees 5

Moneyline

The Yankees have looked good — probably the best they have started a season in a few years. Their issue is going to be with Gil unable to throw strikes. He has 7 walks in 9 IP thus far, and he walked 11 in his 2 starts against Toronto previously. The Jays have scored 5+ in 4 of 6 and will make those free passes count.

Take the BLUE JAYS -115.

Run line/Against the spread

We’re projecting a multi-run win for Toronto, but the Yankees are already 8-2 on the road. So we’ll give them that respect and look elsewhere.

I like LUIS GIL UNDER 15.5 OUTS (-145). His issues with walks have kept him at 4 1/3 and 4 2/3 IP in his 2 starts, and the Blue Jays are the 9th-best at taking walks thus far.

Over/Under

Speaking of walks, Bassitt has also been a little erratic with 7 walks in his last 2 starts and 2+ in each of his 3. The Yankees are 5-5 O/U, and the Jays are 3-7. Two of the 3 meetings this season went Over and had 11+ runs. With the amount of free passes in today’s forecast, I’ll take the OVER 8.5 (-120).

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