In this article we will formulate a Yankees vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, April 14th at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees are 9-7 this season after they won game one by a score of 11-10 on Monday night. New York blew a 4-0 and a 7-4 lead, but they scored three runs in the ninth to get the win. The Yankees recorded 14 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Grisham, who went 2-3 with two home runs and five RBIs. Warren allowed three hits and zero earned runs over 3.2 innings, while Bird blew a save and Blackburn picked up the win. Prior to this series, New York lost all three against the Rays and two out of three against the Athletics.
This season, New York has a 2.99 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP and a .230 opponent batting average, while they have scored 76 runs with a .214 batting average and a .319 on base percentage. Ben Rice has led the Yankees with four home runs and 12 RBIs, while Aaron Judge has added six home runs and 12 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Ryan Weathers, who is 0-1 with a 2.81 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP over 16.0 innings pitched this season.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels are 8-9 this year after they lost game one in this series by a score of 11-10 on Monday. Los Angeles led 10-8 after eight innings, but their bullpen fell apart in the ninth for the heartbreaking loss. The Angels recorded 12 hits and they committed one error, while they were led by Trout, who went 2-5 with two home runs and five RBIs in the game. Kikuchi allowed four hits and four earned runs over 3.1 innings, while Anderson allowed four earned runs and Romano allowed three earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Los Angeles won two out of three against the Reds, but lost two out of three against the Braves before that.
This season, Los Angeles has a 4.44 ERA with a 1.49 WHIP and a .228 opponent batting average, while they have scored 83 runs with a .217 batting average and a .326 on base percentage. Jorge Soler has led the Angels with four home runs and 17 RBIs, while Mike Trout has added four home runs and 12 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Reid Detmers, who is 0-1 with a 4.60 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over 15.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the New York Yankees will win
- The Angels have lost each of their last seven games against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The home team has won each of the Yankees’ last four games.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Angels have lost the first inning in each of their last three road games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Yankees have led after 3 innings in 14 of their last 17 home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Yankees have lost each of their last five games as favorites against AL West opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have won five of the Yankees’ last six games.
- The Angels have covered the run line each of their last eight night games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight night games against the Angels at Yankee Stadium following a win.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Angels’ last eight games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Seven of the last eight games between the Angels and Yankees have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Angels’ last nine games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Yankees’ last six night games at Yankee Stadium.
New York Yankees Player Prop Facts
- Aaron Judge has hit at least one home run in each of the Yankees’ last two games.
- Amed Rosario has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances with his team as a favorite against the Angels.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Mike Trout has hit at least one home run in each of the Angels’ last three games as underdogs against AL East opponents.
- Mike Trout has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against the Yankees.
Yankees vs Angels Prediction
New York was able to win a dramatic game one on Monday night, but they have struggled over the last six games. The Yankees are 4-3 at home this year, while the Angels are 5-6 on the road. Los Angeles has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have allowed 6+ runs in four of their last five. LA is starting Detmers, who allowed five earned runs and five hits over 4.1 innings in his last start, while Weathers is coming off of a great start for New York. Take the Yankees -1.5 in this one.