PublishedMay 26, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 26, 2025 ,

MLB New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction 5/26

On Monday, May 26, 2025, the New York Yankees will play against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The game is set to begin at 9:38 PM. Fans can look forward to a night game under the lights.

Yankees vs. Angels Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Yankees MoneyLine: -166. The Yankees have a better record and strong hitting stats, especially with Aaron Judge leading the league in home runs. Their pitching is also solid, with a lower ERA compared to the Angels.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.5 (-104). Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Yankees leading in home runs and the Angels not far behind. The Angels’ higher ERA suggests runs could be plentiful.

Team Trends

  • The New York Yankees have a home record of 18-9 this season.
  • Los Angeles Angels are 4 games back in the AL West.
  • In a recent game, the Yankees defeated the Colorado Rockies 13-1 with 21 hits.
  • The Angels won against the Athletics on May 21st, 2025, with 4 home runs.
  • Aaron Judge hit a home run in the Yankees’ 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on May 20th, 2025.

Yankees vs Angels Preview

On Monday night, the New York Yankees will meet the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Ryan Yarbrough will take the mound for the Yankees. He has appeared in 11 games this season, starting three of them. Yarbrough holds a 3.38 ERA over 29 1/3 innings and has a 1-0 record. His strikeout rate is 8.59 per nine innings.

Jack Kochanowicz will pitch for the Angels. He has started 10 games this season with a 3-5 record. Kochanowicz has pitched 53 2/3 innings with a 5.03 ERA. He has struck out 35 batters and walked 27. Fans can expect an interesting game as these two pitchers take the field.

Angels’ Season Overview and Key Players

The Los Angeles Angels are having an interesting season with their batting lineup. Taylor Ward is leading the team with 15 home runs and 37 RBIs. Logan O’Hoppe and Zach Neto are also contributing with solid numbers, hitting 14 and 8 home runs, respectively.

In pitching, Jack Kochanowicz has started 10 games this season. He holds a record of 3-5 with an ERA of 5.03. His WHIP stands at 1.58, and he has struck out 35 batters.

The Angels’ overall team stats show mixed results. They rank 7th in slugging percentage but struggle with a .226 batting average. Their pitching has room for improvement, with a team ERA of 4.99 and a WHIP of 1.53.

Yankees’ Strong Season and Key Players

Aaron Judge is having a standout year for the Yankees. He leads the league with 18 home runs and 49 runs. His batting average is an impressive .397, and he has an on-base percentage of .487. Paul Goldschmidt is also performing well. He has a .345 batting average and has driven in 27 runs. Anthony Volpe adds to the lineup with 6 home runs and a .243 average. Ryan Yarbrough has been solid on the mound. He has a 3.38 ERA over 29 1/3 innings. His WHIP is 1.16, and he has 28 strikeouts this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Yankees are a strong pick for the money line. Their record of 32-20 shows they know how to win. Aaron Judge is a key player, leading the league in home runs, runs, and RBIs. The Yankees’ pitching is also reliable, with a team ERA of 3.38, which is better than the Angels’ 4.99 ERA.

Choosing the over 9.5 runs is sensible given both teams’ scoring abilities. The Yankees lead in home runs with 86, while the Angels have 77. The Angels’ pitching struggles, with a high ERA and WHIP, could lead to more runs. This makes the over a good choice for this game.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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