Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday August 31st, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Yankees vs. Angels
The Yankees take on the Angels on Wednesday August 31st at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Los Angeles. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: New York Yankees (79-51) vs. Los Angeles Angels (56-74)
- Date: Wednesday August 31st, 2022
- Time: 9:38 ET
- Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Los Angeles
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New York Yankees - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 79-51, the New York Yankees travel to take on the Los Angeles Angels, ranked 1st in the AL East division. In their 65 as the road team, New York has put together a record of 34-31. The unit is coming off a winning effort over the Angels by a score of 7-4. So far, New York has won 24 out of their first 43 series, 24-12-7.
Making the start for New York is Gerrit Cole. So far, Cole has a record of 10-6. In his 26 appearances, Cole has an ERA of 3.31. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .206 against him. So far, he has allowed 22 home runs, leading to a per 9 average of 1.26. Heading into the game, he has struck 32.0% of the batters he's faced. Gerrit Cole's per 9 walk average of 2.23 has been a problem for the right.
New York comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 5.00 runs per game, good for 2nd in the MLB. When playing on the road, the team has a run differential of -1. So far, the Yankees have combined for a team batting average of .240, placing them 20th in the league. For the season, 37.6% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. The team's lineup is hitting for power at an above-average rate, averaging 1.58 home runs per game (1st). Up to this point, New York has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 5th at .324, while the team's wOBA is one of the best in the league at .327.
Los Angeles Angels - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Los Angeles Angels take on the New York hoping to improve on their record of just 56-74, placing them 4th in the AL West division. The Angels hope to avoid dropping further below .500 at home, as they are currently 27-37 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Los Angeles will be looking to bounce back after falling to the Yankees by a score of 7-4. To start the year, the team has picked up just 15 series wins, going 15-21-5.
For Los Angeles, Patrick Sandoval will look to pick up a win over New York, as he has a record of 4-9. So far, Sandoval has put together an ERA of 2.9 across his 21 outings. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.247). So far, Sandoval has given up just 6 home runs. Averaging just 0.47 allowed per 9 innings. For the season, Patrick Sandoval has a K/BB ratio of 2.4. This has come on a strikeout percentage of 24.0%.
This year, runs have been hard to come by for Los Angeles's offense, as they are the 25th ranked scoring team at 3.82. So far, the team has struggled late in games, ranking 21st in runs scored in the 8th and 9th innings. Through 130 games, the Angels have struggled to string together hits, ranking 28th in team batting average (.228). This includes batting .274 over their last 3 games. Despite having a low batting average, they are one of the best power-hitting lineups in the league, averaging 1.15 home runs per game (11th). Up to this point, they have one of the lowest hard-hit rates in the MLB at 36.3. Los Angeles's offense currently ranks 27th in OBP, coming in at .295. The team is generating walks at a rate of 7.8%.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Yankees vs. Angels
Heading into today's matchup between New York and Los Angeles, the Yankees are the heavy favorite at -205 on the moneyline. New York's implied win probability sits at 67.21%. The MLB predictive model shows New York having enough of an advantage to take them to cover the runline (-1.5).
Recommended Betting Pick: Yankees Runline
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