MLB Predictions: Yankees vs. Angels Best Bets for May 28th

New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels
Date: Tuesday, May 28th, 9:38 ET
Location: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
TV: BSW
Money Line: Yankees -177/Angels +148
Total Line: 8.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Los Angeles Angels and the Yankees on Tuesday, May 28th at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. 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

The Yankees and Angels face off in an AL matchup at 9:38 PM ET at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. New York is currently 1st in the AL East with a record of 37-18, while the Angels are 5th in the AL West with a record of 20-33.

New York is the money line favorite for Tuesday’s game, with the odds sitting at -177 compared to the Angels at +148. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and BSW will be televising this one.

Yankees vs. Angels Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

New York Yankees: 37-18 SU / OU 23-30 / Runline 31-24
Los Angeles Angels: 20-33 SU / OU 30-22 / Runline 30-23

Yankees Records & Recent Play

The Yankees will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Padres with a 5-2 loss. This was New York’s third loss in their last four games. Heading into the game, the Yankees were the slight favorite at -131 on the money line. Things started off well for the Yankees, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Padres scored three times in the bottom of the first.

Clarke Schmidt got the start for the Yankees and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up four earned runs on three hits and issuing three walks. The Yankees’ offense scored their only other run in the 6th, and Alex Verdugo’s homer was the lone bright spot. Gleyber Torres went 2/4 with a run scored.

The Yankees are 37-18 overall, good for a 1.5-game lead over the Orioles in the AL East. New York will be on the road today, taking on the Angels. This season, the Yankees have gone just 8-8 in AL East games. They have been good both at home (18-8) and on the road (19-10) this season.

So far, the Yankees have been really good as the favorite, going 27-14, and they are 10-4 as the underdog. New York has been really good in series this year, going 13-2-2, and they have won three straight series on the road. Their overall record in series this year is 13-2-2.

When it comes to betting the run line, the Yankees have been a solid play on the road this season, going 18-11. Overall, they are 31-24 against the run line, with an average scoring margin of +1.7 runs per game. When they win, they tend to win big, with an average scoring margin of +3.7 runs per game.

The New York Yankees are on the road today to face the Los Angeles Angels. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is higher than their combined run average of 8.0 runs per game. The Yankees have an over/under record of 23-30 on the season, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 13-9. So far this season, 20.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher. Their current under streak is at 2 games.

Angels Records & Recent Play

The Angels will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Guardians with a 5-4 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 8th inning before the Guardians scored two runs in the top of the 8th. Los Angeles was the -108 favorite at home going into the game.

Reid Detmers had a good start for the Angels, going five innings and giving up three earned runs, and striking out eight. However, the Angels couldn’t close things out, and Detmers took the loss. The Angels also wasted a big game from Matt Thaiss, who homered in the 2nd inning, going 1/2.

With an overall record of 20-33, the Angels are 5th in the AL West, eight games behind the Mariners. The Angels have lost three straight games, dropping their final game vs. the Athletics and then losing the first two games of their series vs. the Guardians. So far, they have gone 4-2 in divisional matchups.

At home, the Angels are just 6-19 this season. They have been much better on the road, going 14-14. Heading into today’s game, the Angels have dropped three straight games as the underdog. As the underdog overall, the Angels are 19-29 and 1-4 when favored.

When it comes to the run line, the Angels have been a solid bet this season, going 30-23 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 19-9 against the run line. At home, they are just 11-14 against the run line. As an underdog, they are 30-18 against the run line, while as a favorite, they are 0-5. Their average run margin this season is -0.7 runs per game.

Los Angeles Angels games have been high-scoring affairs this season, with a combined run average of 9.4. Their over/under record is 30-22, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, they are 12-8. Overall, 28.3% of their games have had lines set at 8.5 runs, and 34.0% have had lower lines.

Pitching Matchup

New York is sending left-hander Nestor Cortes to the mound today vs. the Angels. He has made 11 starts this year and has a record of 3-4 with a 3.29 ERA. Cortes has pitched well at home this year, coming in with a 3-1 record and 1.12 ERA. On the road, his record is 0-3 with a 6.87 ERA. So far, he has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 8.63 strikeouts per nine innings. Cortes’ last outing came on May 22nd, where he picked up the win, going five innings and not giving up a run.

Griffin Canning gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Yankees at home. So far this season, he has made 10 starts and has a record of 2-4 with an ERA of 5.05. Canning’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.37. In his 10 appearances, he has turned in two quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Canning finished with a no-decision after giving up two earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without giving up a homer. This season, he has allowed a total of nine home runs.

Yankees vs. Angels Offense Outlook

So far this season, the Yankees offense has been one of the best in the league, as they are 1st in home runs and team OPS, and are also 2nd in both batting average and slugging percentage. Overall, they are averaging 4.8 runs per game (7th) and have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. One of the keys to their success has been their ability to avoid strikeouts, as they are 9th in the league in this category.

Juan Soto and Aaron Judge have been two of the Yankees’ top power threats this season, with Soto hitting 14 homers (2nd on the team) and Judge at 17 homers (1st). Soto is also batting .310 for the season, while Judge comes in at .279. Judge has been hot of late, going 10/28 in his last eight games with five homers.

So far this season, the Angels offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 16th in the MLB. They have been a good home run hitting team this season, as their 64 homers are the 4th most in the league. As a team, the Angels are batting .245, which is 9th in the league.

Los Angeles will be looking for a bounce-back game from Jo Adell, who is just 2/25 in his last six games and is batting just .221 for the season. Mike Trout is also hitting just .220 but does have 10 homers, as does Adell. Taylor Ward has been a bright spot for the team, as he is batting .274 with a team-high 32 RBIs.

Free Yankees vs. Angels MLB Pick

Getting the Angels at +148 is a great value pick for today’s game. Our predicted score is that the Angels will win this one 6-5. If you’re looking for a way to bet the over/under, taking the over at 8.5 runs is also a good option.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Griffin Canning is projected to finish with five strikeouts, and we have Nestor Cortes ending the game with five as well. However, Cortes is projected to give up more hits and runs than Canning, and the Yankees are predicted to finish with just eight hits compared to the Angels with nine.