The New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers meet Saturday in MLB game 2 action at American Family Field. Here’s a NY Yankees vs Milwaukee Brewers prediction.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees are 17-10 on the season after wins over the Rays and Athletics. The New York Yankees have scored 14 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 10 games. The New York Yankees have won 5 of their last 6 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Juan Soto leads the New York Yankees with 33 hits and 23 RBI while Anthony Volpe and Anthony Rizzo have combined for 53 hits and 21 RBI.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers are 17-8 on the year, with recent wins over the Cardinals and Pirates. The Milwaukee Brewers have scored 17 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 9 games. The Milwaukee Brewers have split their last 8 games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. William Contreras leads the Milwaukee Brewers with 36 hits and 22 RBI, while Willy Adames and Brice Turang have combined for 54 hits and 21 RBI.
New York Yankees vs Milwaukee Brewers Pitching Matchup
Carlos Rodon gets the ball for the New York Yankees, and he is 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA and 22 strikeouts this season. Rodon has a 2.82 ERA in the month of April through 22.1 innings, and there should be some added juice for this one. Rodon was drafted by the Brewers in the 16th round of the 2011 MLB draft. Rodon is 0-1 with a 3.27 ERA and 13 strikeouts in his career against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Joe Ross gets the ball for the Milwaukee Brewers, and he is 1-2 with a 4.05 ERA and 18 strikeouts this season. Ross has allowed 9 earned runs in 20 innings and has 9 walks with 18 strikeouts. Ross has a 6.48 ERA through 8.1 innings at home this year. This will be Ross’ second career game against the New York Yankees.
Milwaukee Brewers Team Facts
- The Brewers have won each of their last seven night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games following a home win.
- The Brewers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games as home underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Brewers have led after 5 innings in six of their last nine games as home underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Brewers’ last five home games against AL East opponents.
New York Yankees Team Facts
- The Yankees have lost each of their last eight night games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last eight Saturday night road games.
- The Yankees have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games as road favorites against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Yankees’ last three night games against NL Central opponents.
NY Yankees vs Milwaukee Brewers prediction
The Yankees probably should be favored as Rodon has been the more consistent pitcher this season. Ross has been solid through 3 of 4 starts, but all of his struggles have come at home in the short sample size. With all that said, we’re once again getting the plus money with a Brewers team that continues to win games. I’m always down to take the more favorable price with a team that wins games at a good clip. It doesn’t hurt to be at home, either. Give me the Brewers.