NY Yankees (4-0) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (3-1)
April 2, 2024 9:40 pm EDT
The Line: Arizona Diamondbacks -120 / NY Yankees +110; Over/Under: +8.5
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The New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks meet Tuesday in MLB action from Chase Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York Yankees vs. Arizona Diamondbacks prediction.
New York Yankees Team Preview
The New York Yankees come into this game fresh off of their series-opening 5-2 win over Arizona on Monday. Juan Soto leads the Yankees with 9 hits including a home run and a double while Oswaldo Cabrera has 8 hits with 2 home runs and 7 RBIs. Anthony Volpe has 8 hits as well with a .571 batting average and 4 XBH including 3 doubles and a home run. Nestor Cortes Jr. will get the start for the Yankees here and is 0-0 with a 7.20 ERA and 5 strikeouts this season. The Yankees will meet the Blue Jays after this series.
New York Yankees Team Facts
- The Yankees have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The Yankees have covered the run line in 12 of their last 13 night games following a road win.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Yankees’ last three games.
- The Yankees have led after 3 innings in each of their last three night games against National League opponents.
- The Yankees have led after 7 innings in three of their last four games as road underdogs.
Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks come into this game looking to bounce back from a frustrating series-opening loss to the Yankees last time out. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. leads the Diamondbacks with 8 hits including 5 XBH including 3 homers and 2 doubles along with his team-high 10 RBIs while Christian Walker has 2 homers and a double with 5 RBIs this season. Gurriel Jr. also has a team-best .381 batting average and a .435 OBP. Zac Gallen will get the start for Arizona here and is 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA and 3 strikeouts this season. The Diamondbacks will face the Braves following this series.
Arizona Diamondbacks Team Facts
- The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last nine home games against American League opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine home games against American League opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last nine home games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last five games against American League opponents.
Yankees vs. Diamondbacks Prediction
I’m on the Diamondbacks here, although it’s not a game I’m rushing to the window to bet. I liked the spot for the Yankees on Monday against Ryne Nelson, but Gallen is Arizona’s ace. These are the kinds of games where you need your best pitcher to come in and be your stopper and I think that’s exactly what Gallen provides for Arizona here. Gallen was at his best at home last year by a wide margin and still managed to take down some tough teams at home along the way. I’m still not all that sold on Nestor Cortes, and think if there’s a spot where the Diamondbacks take down New York, it’s here. Give me Arizona in this one.
