From Yankee Stadium in New York, we have the Angels and Yankees facing off in an AL matchup. The forecast calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 70s. First pitch is set for 7:05 PM ET.
Los Angeles is 4th in the AL West with a record of 50-64, while the Yankees are 2nd in the AL East at 68-47. MLBN is carrying Thursday's TV coverage, and the money line odds have the Yankees at -270 compared to the Angels at +221. Tonight's over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs.
Los Angeles vs. New York Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Angels at Yankees
- Where: Yankee Stadium New York
- Date: Thursday, August 8th
- Betting Odds NYY -270 | LAA +221 O/U 8.5
Angels vs Yankees Last Game Recap
It was all Los Angeles in the last game of this series, as the Angels took down the Yankees by a score of 8-2. The Angels offense only had two more hits than the Yankees and struck out 10 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at +213 on the money line.
This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Carson Fulmer for the Angels and Will Warren for the Yankees. Fulmer only went four innings but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. On the other side, Warren was tagged for eight runs in 4 1/3 innings of work.
Los Angeles got to Warren early, scoring six runs in the first two innings. As for the Yankees, they scored their only two runs in the 4th. Both teams were held in check after that, as the Angels didn't score another run and the Yankees were shut out over their final five innings at the plate.
Angels Preview
Los Angeles has struggled as favorites this season, posting a 6-12 record, but they have fared better as underdogs with a 44-52 record. The Angels are 4th in the AL West with a 50-64 record, nine games behind the Astros. They are looking to snap a four-game losing streak today.
When the Angels win, they usually do so by an average of 3 runs, but they have struggled against the run line when favored, going 5-13. Their overall run line record is 63-51, including a 30-23 mark on the road. The Angels' games have averaged 8.9 runs this season, resulting in a 56-54 over/under record.
The Angels are sending left-hander Tyler Anderson to the mound today vs. the Yankees. He has made 22 starts this season and has a record of 8-10 with an ERA of 3.05. Anderson's WHIP for the season is 1.17. Looking at his overall numbers, opponents are batting .211 vs. Anderson this year. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work vs. the Mets. Anderson has lost each of his last two outings. Before that, he had gone three straight starts without taking the loss.
So far this season, the Angels offense is averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.1 runs per game. As a team, the Angels are batting just .235, and their team OPS of .682 is 23rd in the league. One positive for the Angels is that they have the 17th fewest strikeouts in the league.
Los Angeles will be looking for Zach Neto to continue his hot streak at the plate, as he has gone 7/17 in his last five games with three homers and 12 RBIs. For the season, Neto is batting .261 with a team-high 59 RBIs. Taylor Ward and Jo Adell are also tied for the team lead with 16 homers, but Ward is batting just .228, and Adell is hitting only .199.
Yankees Preview
Currently, the Yankees are tied with the Orioles for the top spot in the AL East with a 68-47 record. They have been playing well, winning 8 of their last 10 games and are on a three-series winning streak, all on the road. As the underdog, the Yankees have an impressive 18-6 record, but as the favorite, they are 50-41.
For those betting on the Yankees' run line, the more profitable option has been taking them on the road, where they are 36-24. The O/U line for today's game is set at 8.5 runs, and in games with that total, the Yankees have a 27-18 O/U record. The average run total in Yankees games this season is 9.2 runs.
New York is giving the ball to Nestor Cortes today, and he comes into the game with a record of 5-9 and an ERA of 4.17. Cortes has made 23 starts this year and has a WHIP of 1.20. In his 23 appearances, he has turned in nine quality starts and is averaging 8.47 strikeouts per nine innings. Cortes most recently faced the Phillies, where he picked up the win, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs. Before that outing, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts.
For the season, the Yankees are 2nd in the league in scoring, averaging 5.1 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.6 runs per contest. New York is also one of the best home run-hitting teams in the league, as they are 2nd in the league in homers and have the 2nd best isolated power figure in the league.
Aaron Judge has been on a tear of late, going 11/23 in his last seven games with two homers and five RBIs. For the season, he is batting .324 with a league-leading 41 homers and 104 RBIs. Juan Soto is also having a great season, as he is batting .306 with 28 homers and 78 RBIs.
Angels vs. Yankees Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs -120
Our prediction for this Yankees vs. Angels matchup is that the Yankees will pick up a 6-5 win. However, with the payout for a Yankees win being -270, we would recommend taking the over, as we have the total runs at 11 and the line is sitting at 8.5.
If you're looking for a starting pitcher to pick up the win, Nestor Cortes has the Yankees starter with the eighth-best chances of getting a win. However, we have him finishing with six strikeouts, which is tied for eighth among today's starters.
