LA Dodgers vs NY Yankees Prediction 10-25-24 MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a LA Dodgers vs NY Yankees Prediction for this MLB Game on Friday, October 18th, at Dodger Stadium.

What a Postseason for the Yankees

It has been quite the postseason for the Yankees, and against the Cleveland Guardians in the last series they were pretty dominant. The last Game for the Yankees came back against the Cleveland Guardians last Saturday, and they were able to secure the 5-2 victory. Juan Soto hit a home run and drove in three RBIs. Giancarlo Stanton hit a home run and drove in two RBIs. 

The Yankees offense is filled with all kinds of talent, and the bats have been impressive during the playoffs. Stanton at times has been forgotten about on this team, but he has hit five home runs and driven in 11 RBIs so far this season. Juan Soto has also hit three home runs and driven in eight RBIs. Getting the start for the Yankees will be Gerrit Cole, who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 3.31 during the playoffs. In his last start against the Cleveland Guardians he went 4.1 innings giving up six hits and two runs. 

Dodgers Bullpen has Dominated

The Dodgers’ bullpen has been quite impressive during the playoffs, and the relievers own a 3.16 ERA. In this game, and in this series, the Dodgers are going to need the bullpen to be strong. The real strength for this team is with the bullpen, and it’s going to need to really step up. 

In the last series against the New York Mets, it took six Games, but they were able to secure the series win. Last Sunday, the Dodgers faced off against the Mets, and they scored 10 runs on the way to the victory. Tommy Edman had a huge Game, hitting a home run and driving in four RBIs. Will Smith also hit a home run and drove in two RBIs. Mookie Betts had a huge Game, hitting four home runs and driving in 12 RBIs. 

Getting the start for the Dodgers will be Jack Flaherty, who sits with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 7.04. In his last start against the New York Mets he went 3.0 innings giving up eight hits and eight runs. 

LA Dodgers vs NY Yankees Prediction

Give me the Yankees here. At times, I haven’t trusted Gerrit Cole this season, but he’s going to have a huge Game here. Flaherty shouldn’t be starting Game 1 for the Dodgers, and the Yankees bats are going to tee off on him here. Cole is going to lock down the Dodgers bats here, and that is going to be the difference as New York is going to get the job done. Back the Yankees on the money line.