The Los Angeles Angels (50-64) travel to face off against the New York Yankees (68-47) on Thursday, August 8th. This game will be played at Yankee Stadium in New York and televised on MLBN. The Angels are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Yankees are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Angels. First pitch is set for 6:05 CT.

Angels vs. Yankees Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Yankees (-270)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs

• The Yankees have scored an average of 6.2 runs per game in their last 10 home games.
• The Yankees have won 8 of their last 10 games, showing strong recent form.
• The Yankees have a home record of 30-25, while the Angels have an away record of 24-29.
• In their last 15 games, the Yankees have scored 5 or more runs in 10 games.
• The Yankees have a league rank of 2nd in the AL East, while the Angels are 13th in the AL West.

Angels vs Yankees

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 off to a fast start in this one, scoring six runs in the 2nd inning. As for the Yankees, they scored their only two runs in the 4th. After that, the Angels bullpen shut things down, and Hunter Strickland got the win out of the bullpen.

Los Angeles has struggled to cover the run line when favored, posting a 5-13 record in those games. Their overall run line record is 63-51, with a 30-23 mark on the road. The Angels’ games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, resulting in an over/under record of 56-54.

With a 50-64 record, the Angels are 4th in the AL West, nine games behind the Astros. They have dropped four straight games and are looking to bounce back today. The series between the Angels and Yankees is currently tied at 1-1.

Tyler Anderson Gets The Start For The Angels

Losing his last two starts, Tyler Anderson is looking to get back on track for the Angels. The left-hander’s most recent outing came against the Mets, where he gave up three earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had given up three earned runs in three straight starts. Anderson’s ERA for the season is 3.05, along with a record of 8-10. Out of his 22 starts, he has 11 quality starts, and his ERA on the road is 2.1 compared to 4.22 at home. Per nine innings, Anderson is averaging 3.38 walks compared to 6.77 strikeouts.

Angels Offense Breakdown

The Angels offense comes into the game averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the majors. They have been a bit 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. However, they do have three players who are tied for the team lead with 16 homers. Zach Neto has been swinging the bat well of late, going 7/17 in his last five games, with three homers and 12 RBIs.

Not only does Taylor Ward, Jo Adell, and Zach Neto come into the game tied for the team lead in homers, but all three are also on a nice streak. Adell has gone deep in six straight games, and Ward is on a four-game hitting streak. Logan O’Hoppe and Zach Neto are also tied for the team lead in homers.

Currently, the Yankees are tied with the Orioles for the top spot in the AL East with a 68-47 record. They are 6 games behind the Orioles and have a 30-25 record at home and a 38-22 record on the road. New York has won three straight series and has an overall series record of 21-11-4.

As underdogs, the Yankees have a strong 18-6 record this season, but as favorites, they are 50-41. The O/U line for today’s game is 8.5 runs, and in games with that total, the Yankees have a 27-18 record. The average run total in Yankees games this season is 9.2 runs.

Nestor Cortes Gets The Start For The Yankees

New York is sending left-hander Nestor Cortes to the mound today vs. the Angels. He has made 23 starts this season and has a record of 5-9 with an ERA of 4.17. Cortes’ WHIP for the season is 1.20, and he has turned in nine quality starts. 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 lost three straight starts. Cortes has given up at least two homers in three straight starts.

Yankees Offense Breakdown

As a team, the Yankees are averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is the 2nd best mark in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.6 runs per contest. Overall, the Yankees are the league’s top home run-hitting team and have the 2nd best team slugging percentage in the league. New York also leads the league in walks and has the best on-base percentage in the league.

Heading into the game, Aaron Judge is on a five-game hitting streak and is batting .324 for the season, with a league-leading 104 RBIs and 41 homers. In his last seven games, Judge has gone 11/23 with two homers. Juan Soto is also having a big season for the Yankees, hitting .306 with 28 homers and 78 RBIs.

Angels vs Yankees Prediction

Our prediction for this Angels vs. Yankees matchup is to take the Yankees to get the win at home. However, with the money line payout being just -270, we recommend taking the over, with the line sitting at 8.5 runs.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Nestor Cortes finishing with six strikeouts compared to Tyler Anderson with five. However, Cortes is projected to pick up the win, and with the Yankees having a higher home run projection than the Angels, we like the Yankees to come out on top.

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