LA Angels at NY Yankees Over/Under Prediction

Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Yankees
Date: Tuesday, April 18th, 7:05 ET
Location: Yankee Stadium
TV: MLBN
Money Line: Angels +122/Yankees -143
Total Line: 9

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the New York Yankees and the Angels on Tuesday, April 18th at Yankee Stadium. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Angels vs. Yankees Projected Lineup

	Batting Order	Position
Taylor Ward	1	RF
Mike Trout	2	CF
Shohei Ohtani	3	DH
Anthony Rendon	4	3B
Hunter Renfroe	5	RF
Jake Lamb	6	3B
Brandon Drury	7	3B
Zach Neto	8	SS
Logan O’Hoppe	9	C
José Suarez	–	SP




	Batting Order	Position
DJ LeMahieu	1	3B
Aaron Judge	2	RF
Anthony Rizzo	3	1B
Willie Calhoun	4	LF
Gleyber Torres	5	2B
Oswaldo Cabrera	6	RF
Aaron Hicks	7	CF
Kyle Higashioka	8	C
Anthony Volpe	9	SS
Clarke Schmidt	–	RP




Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Los Angeles Angels: 8-8 SU / OU 8-8 / Runline 6-10
New York Yankees: 10-6 SU / OU 6-10 / Runline 10-6

Heading into today’s action, the Angels’ record of 8-8 has them sitting 2nd in the AL West. Currently, they are two games out of the division lead. Over their last five games, they are 2-3 and have a road and home record of 5-5 and 3-3, respectively. Los Angeles’ overall series record sits at 3-1.

• The Angels have covered the runline in 37.5% of their games and have an average run margin of 0.8
• The Angels have been favored in 81.2% of their games and have runline records of 2-4 and 4-6 at home and on the road, respectively
• Through 16 games, the over has hit in half of the Angels’ games at 8-8.

On a record of 10-6, the Yankees are 2nd in the AL East. Currently, they are 3.5 games out of the division lead. Against the Angels, they will be seeking their 3rd straight win. On the road, they have a record of 4-2 while going 6-4 at home. New York’s overall series record is 4-0.

• The Yankees have covered the runline in two straight games and have a season-long run margin of 1.6.
• The Yankees have been favored in 93.8% of their games and have runline records of 6-4 and 4-2 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Yankees have an over/under record of just 6-10.

Pitching Matchup




The Angels will turn to starter José Suarez who has an overall record of 0-1. After two appearances, his ERA is 1.80 and he has a K/9 figure of 0.7. ALso, he has compiled a FIP of 5.36 and an OBP of .422.

In his last appearance, José Suarez lasted four innings in the Angels’ 6-4 loss to the Nationals. Individually, Suarez finished with a no-decision while giving up four runs on 10 hits.




Clarke Schmidt enters the game with three appearances under his belt and a record of 0-0. His current ERA is 8.44 and he’s allowed a batting average of .348. In addition, he has allowed three home runs and currently has an OPS of 1.026.

In his last appearance against the Guardians, Clarke Schmidt gave up three runs on six hits while pitching four innings. Despite not factoring into the decision, Schmidt helped the Yankees secure a 4-3 victory.

Angels vs. Yankees Offense Outlook

This season, Los Angeles is 13th in the league in runs scored, averaging 5.1 runs per game. Currently, they have hit 19 home runs, placing them 12th. In terms of batting average, Los Angeles is 19th in the league. On the road, their BA of .239 is 17th, compared to 18th (.231) when playing at home.

Los Angeles Angels Team Hitting Stats




Los Angeles Angels Top Hitters: Last Five Games




With 26 home runs hit so far this season (3rd), the Yankees are one of the best home run hitting teams in baseball. They are averaging 4.6 runs per game and have a collective batting average of .237. The team’s slugging percentage is .426 on the road and .435 at home.

New York Yankees Top Bats




New York Yankees Top Hitters: Last Five Games




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Both pitchers have struggled in their recent starts and have given up a high number of hits and runs. Jose Suarez has given up 17 hits and 10 runs in just 8.1 innings pitched in his first two starts of the 2023 season, and Clarke Schmidt has given up 16 hits and 10 runs in 10.2 innings pitched in his first three starts.
Additionally, Suarez has made two career starts against the Yankees, giving up two home runs, over 11 innings, and with the wind blowing out tonight, that could be a liability. Take the Over 9.