Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series Game 2 Prediction and Analysis
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Date: Saturday, October 26th, 8:08 ET
Location: Dodger Stadium
TV: FOX
Money Line: Yankees +123/Dodgers -143
Total Line: 8.5
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Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Yankees on Saturday, October 26th at Dodger 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
| ML | RL | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYY | +123 | +1.5 | O 8.5 (-121) |
| LAD | -143 | -1.5 | U 8.5 (-102) |
Carlos Rodon is starting for the Yankees, and he is facing off against Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers. This interleague matchup is set for 8:08 PM ET from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers are favored on the money line (-143). The moneyline odds for a Yankees win are sitting at +123.
The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and FOX will be televising this game. The Yankees are 94-68, while the Dodgers have won five straight and are 1st in the NL West. New York is also 1st in the AL East.
Yankees vs. Dodgers Projected Lineup
| Player | Batting Order | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | 1 | 2B |
| Juan Soto | 2 | RF |
| Aaron Judge | 3 | CF |
| Austin Wells | 4 | C |
| Giancarlo Stanton | 5 | DH |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | 6 | 3B |
| Anthony Volpe | 7 | SS |
| Anthony Rizzo | 8 | 1B |
| Alex Verdugo | 9 | LF |
| Carlos Rodón | – | SP |
| Player | Batting Order | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | 1 | DH |
| Mookie Betts | 2 | RF |
| Freddie Freeman | 3 | 1B |
| Teoscar Hernández | 4 | LF |
| Will Smith | 5 | C |
| Tommy Edman | 6 | CF |
| Max Muncy | 7 | 3B |
| Enrique Hernández | 8 | SS |
| Chris Taylor | 9 | 2B |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | – | SP |
Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record
New York Yankees: 94-68 SU / OU 90-76 / Runline 89-83
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Yankees series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as slight favorites at -121 and squeaked out a 6-3 win. The Dodgers offense only had two more hits than the Yankees and struck out four more times.
Gerrit Cole got the start for the Yankees and went six innings while giving up just one run and striking out four. He left the game with the Yankees up 1-0, but Jake Cousins took the loss. Blake Treinen got the win out of the bullpen for the Dodgers as Jack Flaherty only went 5 1/3 innings.
Freddie Freeman and Tommy Edman each had two hits and scored a run for the Dodgers. Giancarlo Stanton hit the game’s only home run and went 1/5 with two RBI.
Yankees Records & Recent Play
As the Yankees prepare for game two of their series against the Dodgers, they find themselves down 0-1 and on the road. New York finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, going 44-37 at home and 50-31 on the road. They’ve lost their last three games as underdogs.
New York’s run line record is 89-83, and they went 52-35 against the run line on the road. As underdogs, their run line record is 22-5. The Yankees’ games have averaged 9.1 total runs this season, and their over/under record is 90-76. Today’s 8.5-run line is higher than 32.7% of their games this year.
Dodgers Records & Recent Play
As the Dodgers prepare for game two against the Yankees, they hold a 1-0 series lead and are playing at home. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, going 52-29 at home and 46-35 on the road. As favorites, they’ve won two straight games and have a 99-55 record when favored this season.
Los Angeles has a run line record of 90-84, with a home run margin of +0.9 per game. They’ve covered the run line in their last two home games. The Dodgers’ over/under record is 99-69, while 32.7% of their games have had higher totals than today’s 8.5 line.
Pitching Matchup
Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. This year, he has made 32 starts and has a record of 16-9 with an ERA of 3.96. Rodón’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.22. In his 32 starts, he has turned in 16 quality starts and is averaging 10.03 strikeouts per nine innings. Rodón’s last outing came on October 19th, where he finished with a no-decision, going 4 2/3 innings and giving up two earned runs on five hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts.
Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Yankees at home. He has made 18 starts this year and has a record of 7-2 with a 3.00 ERA. Yamamoto’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.11. In his 18 starts, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Looking back at his last outing, Yamamoto 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 vs. Dodgers Offense Outlook
So far this season, the Yankees have been the best home run-hitting team in the league, and they are also 1st in the league in runs scored. Overall, they are averaging five runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. New York has been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. Not only do the Yankees lead the league in home runs, but they also have the top team on-base percentage in the league.
Leading the way for the Yankees offense is Aaron Judge, who is batting .322 for the season and has gone deep 58 times. He is also the league leader in RBIs, with 144. Juan Soto is also having a strong season for the Yankees, as he is batting .288 and is 4th in the league with 41 homers. Giancarlo Stanton has gone deep four times in his last five games but is just 4/20 in that stretch.
Shohei Ohtani has been one of the best power hitters in the league this season, as his 54 homers are 2nd in the MLB. Ohtani is also 2nd in the league in RBIs, as he has driven in 130 runs so far. Ohtani comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak. Tommy Edman has also been swinging a hot bat of late, as he has gone 14/41 in his last ten games.
Overall, the Dodgers have the best OPS in the league and are averaging 5.2 runs per game. They are also the league’s top home run hitting team and have the best slugging percentage in the league. As a team, they are batting .258, which is the 3rd best mark in the MLB.
Free Yankees vs. Dodgers MLB Pick
Last night was one of the more memorable moments in World Series history, and it was only game 1 of what figures to be a great series. Freddie Freeman delivered the biggest hit of his career to put the Dodgers up 1-0, and they are favored even more tonight than last night, coming in at -143 on the money line. But for game 2, I’m looking at the over/under line for the most value. Look for both offenses to come to life after what was a low-scoring game for most of last night. I’m taking the over at 8.5 runs.
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