The New York Yankees (94-68) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (98-64) on Friday, October 25th. This game will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and televised on FOX. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. First pitch is set for 7:08 CT.
Yankees vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Dodgers (-126)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
- The Dodgers have won 8 of their last 10 games, showcasing strong recent form.
- In their last 15 games, the Dodgers have scored an average of 6.8 runs per game, indicating a potent offense.
- The Dodgers have a home record of 52-29, demonstrating their strength when playing at home.
- In the last 15 games, the Dodgers have scored 10 or more runs in 4 games, highlighting their ability to produce big offensive performances.
- The Dodgers have a current winning streak of 5 games, indicating momentum and confidence going into the matchup.
Yankees vs Dodgers
The Yankees Are Coming Off A Win
The Yankees’s offense was carried by Juan Soto in their most recent game vs. the Guardians. Soto went 3/5 with a homer and three RBIs. The Yankees really broke things open with a three-run 10th inning. Looking at the betting lines going into the game, the Yankees were the slight favorite at -132.
Carlos Rodon started for the Yankees, going 4 2/3 innings, and giving up just two runs on five hits. He only had six strikeouts in the outing and took the loss.
As the Yankees prepare for game one of the World Series against the Dodgers, they’ll be on the road, where they posted a 50-31 record during the regular season, compared to 44-37 at home. New York has dropped their last two games as road underdogs but holds a 17-6 mark in that spot this year.
New York went 89-82 against the run line this season, including 52-34 on the road. They’ve covered the run line in their last two road games. As underdogs, they went 22-4 against the run line. The Yankees’ games averaged 9.1 runs this year, while today’s over/under is set at 8.5 runs. Their over/under record for the season is 90-76.
Gerrit Cole Gets The Start For The Yankees
Right-hander Gerrit Cole gets the start for the Yankees today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. Cole has made 17 starts this year and has a record of 8-5 with a 3.41 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Cole has a WHIP of 1.13 and opponents are batting .211 this year. He has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 9.38 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Cole finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.
Yankees Offense Breakdown
Not only do the Yankees lead the league in home runs, but they are also the 3rd highest scoring team in the league, averaging 5 runs per game. This has been even better on the road, where they are averaging 5.2 runs per contest. Overall, they are 7th in batting average and have the best team on-base percentage in the league.
Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been the top two hitters for the Yankees this season, with Judge leading the league in RBIs (144) and home runs (58). Soto is 2nd on the team with 41 homers and is batting .288 for the season. Giancarlo Stanton has been hot of late, going 10/30 with 5 homers in his last 8 games.
The Dodgers Are Coming Off A Win
The Dodgers’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Mets, closing out their series with a 10-5 win. After allowing one run to the Mets in the top of the first, the Dodgers responded with two runs of their own. Los Angeles went on to add another eight runs in the 3rd inning!
Ben Casparius got the win out of the bullpen for the Dodgers, and the Dodgers’s offense was carried by Tommy Edman, who went 2/5 with a homer and four RBIs.
As the Dodgers prepare to host game one of the World Series against the Yankees, they’ll look to build on their strong regular season, where they finished 98-64. At home, they posted a 52-29 record, while going 46-35 on the road. As home favorites, they went 54-31 this year.
Los Angeles finished the regular season with a run line record of 89-84, including 44-43 at home. As favorites, they went 79-74 against the run line. The Dodgers’ games averaged 9.5 total runs this season, and their over/under record was 99-69. The over has hit in their last six games.
Jack Flaherty Gets The Start For The Dodgers
Right-hander Jack Flaherty is starting for the Dodgers today as he faces the Yankees at home. He has made 28 starts this season and has a record of 13-7 with a 3.17 ERA. Flaherty’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.07, and he has turned in 15 quality starts. In his last outing, Flaherty took the loss, giving up eight earned runs in three innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Flaherty has given up at least one homer in each of his last three outings.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
Los Angeles has been one of the most dangerous offenses in baseball this season, as they are averaging 5.2 runs per game and have the league’s best OPS and slugging percentage. One of the main reasons for their success has been their ability to hit for power, as they have the league’s best isolated power number and are 3rd in home runs. The Dodgers have also been very good at avoiding strikeouts and are 2nd in the league in walks.
Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez have been the Dodgers’ top power threats this season, with Ohtani’s 54 homers leading the team and Hernandez’s 33 homers being the 2nd most on the team. Ohtani also comes into the game with a four-game hitting streak. Mookie Betts has also been swinging a hot bat of late, with a batting average of .310 over his last 10 games.
Yankees vs Dodgers Prediction
Our recommendation for today’s Yankees vs. Dodgers matchup is to take the Dodgers on the money line at -126. We have the Dodgers winning this one by a score of 6-5, meaning you could also look to take the over, as the line is currently sitting at 8.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitcher’s projections, we have Gerrit Cole going five innings with seven strikeouts. As for Jack Flaherty, we also have him finishing with seven strikeouts and going five innings.
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Last updated:October 23, 2024 Dodgers, Yankees