The New York Yankees (67-46) host the Los Angeles Angels (49-63) in a traditional doubleheader Wednesday following Tuesday’s rainout in the opener of this 3-game series. Game 1 kicks off at 4:05 p.m. ET, but we’re focusing on Game 2, which should start approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the opener and will be televised on Prime Video. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Yankees odds for Game 2 and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
(Records, trends and stats do not include the 1st game of Wednesday’s doubleheader.)
Season series: Yankees lead 2-1
The Angels beat the visiting New York Mets 3-2 Sunday in the rubber match of a 3-Game set. Los Angeles won 2 of 3 in that series, rebounding after losing 2 of 3 at home against the Colorado Rockies. Los Angeles went 4-6 in the 10-Game homestand, somewhat respectable after dropping the first 3 Games to the Oakland A’s. The Angels are 23-28 on the road. Despite being 14 Games under .500, L.A. is 62-50 against the spread (ATS) on the season — 4th best in the majors and tops in the AL.
The Yankees beat the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 Sunday, closing as heavy favorites in all 3 games of the series and winning 2 of them. They swept the Philadelphia Phillies in 3 on the road in the series prior and are 7-1 in their last 8 contests. The Yankees are 29-24 at home, yet are 3-5 in their last 8 at Yankee Stadium. They are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 games and are 60-53 ATS, 4th best in the AL and 7th in the majors.
Angels at Yankees projected starters
RHP Carson Fulmer vs. RHP Will Warren
Fulmer (0-2, 3.69 ERA) makes his 5th start and 16th appearance of the season. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 63 1/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 5-4 home loss vs. Colorado Rockies Thursday
- 2024 away splits: 0-2, 5.19 ERA (26 IP, 15 ER), 1.77 WHIP, 4 HR, 8.3 K/9 in 13 appearances (1 start)
- Career vs. Yankees: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (1 1/3 IP, 0 ER), 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 1 relief appearance in 2020
The 25-year-old Warren (0-0, 6.75 ERA) is on the bump for his 2nd start after making his MLB debut July 30 at the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 7-6 road win in 12 innings at Phillies July 30
- 2024 Triple-A stats: 5-5, 6.11 ERA (95 2/3 IP, 65 ER), 1.40 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9, 10.1 K/9 in 20 starts for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
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Angels at Yankees odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:37 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Angels +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Yankees -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-102) | Yankees -1.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -124 | U: +102)
Angels at Yankees picks and predictions
Prediction
Yankees 5, Angels 4
Moneyline
PASS.
The Yankees (-250) are rightfully strong favorites and have been on a tear as of late, but without an ace on the mound, they are too expensive to take here. Though the price is tempting, avoid the Angels (+205) to pull off an upset as well.
Run line/Against the spread
BET ANGELS +1.5 (-102).
The Yankees are 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games. While they did cover in Warren’s lone start of the season, they gave up 6 runs to the Phillies, while scoring 2 runs off Philadelphia ace Aaron Nola and adding 5 more against the bullpen. New York is 24-29 ATS at home.
The Angels have covered 2 straight games and have been involved in 1-run games in 4 of their last 5. They have been able to keep games close throughout the season and are 29-22 ATS on the road.
Considering the trends, BACK ANGELS +1.5 (-102).
Over/Under
BET OVER 8.5 (-124).
The Angels are 3-3-1 O/U in their last 7 games and have allowed at least 4 runs in 3 of their last 4. Los Angeles has tallied at least 4 of its own in 4 last 7. The Yankees have cashed Over tickets in in 9 of their last 10 and are 63-46-4 O/U on the season.
New York has scored at least 6 runs in 7 of its last 9 Games. The Angels are 2-1 O/U in Fulmer’s last 3 starts, while the Yankees are 1-0 O/U in Warren’s lone start.
TAKE OVER 8.5 (-124).
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