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New York Yankees Look to Continue Dominance Over Oakland Athletics in Saturday Matchup

The New York Yankees (21-16, 1st AL East) will be facing off against the Oakland Athletics (20-18, 2nd AL West) in the middle game of a three-game series on Saturday. The Yankees are coming off a 4-3 victory over the Padres and lead the AL East by two games. The Athletics, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back after a 6-5 loss to the Mariners and are currently three games behind the first-place team. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. Starting pitchers for the game will be Carlos Rodon (Yankees) and JP Sears (Athletics). New York is the betting favorite to win, with the current line at -150. For more details and predictions, be sure to check out the full analysis of the New York Yankees vs. Athletics matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -150 | Athletics +133
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+100) | Athletics +1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 60%.

New York vs Oakland Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are currently excelling in multiple hitting categories, ranking in the top seven in four major areas. They lead in on-base percentage and slugging percentage, are third in runs scored, and seventh in batting average. Aaron Judge is the standout player, leading in multiple statistics including batting average, home runs, and RBI. The team has a strong offense, scoring an average of 5.6 runs per game, and is ranked second overall in offense. On the defensive side, they are allowing an average of 3.94 points per game and are ranked 10th in defense. The Yankees have a season record of 21-16 and are performing well overall.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics are performing well in terms of batting average and slugging percentage, ranking fifth and sixth respectively in the league. They are also strong in extra base hits with 112 in 38 games. Brent Rooker and Tyler Sodorstrom are co-leaders in home runs with nine each, while Sodorstrom leads in RBI with 25. The Athletics have eight players with 12 RBI or more. However, their pitching statistics are not as strong, ranking 19th in Quality Starts and 25th in WHIP and batting average against. JP Sears is leading the team in wins and ERA for starters. The Athletics currently have a power ranking of 21 and are ranked 16th in offense, scoring an average of 4.32 runs per game. They are ranked 25th in defense, allowing an average of 4.95 runs per game, and have an overall record of 20-18. The New York team has struggled against Oakland in their recent matchups, losing all three games.

New York Yankees Dominate Athletics with Strong Pitching and Hitting Display

The New York Yankees have demonstrated dominance in their recent games against the Athletics, winning five out of the last six head-to-head matchups and all of the last five games played on the road. Currently leading in on-base percentage and slugging percentage, the Yankees rank third in runs scored and seventh in batting average. Pitcher Carlos Rodon has been a key player with four strong outings, allowing only two earned runs in 25.2 innings while recording 29 strikeouts and 8 walks. On the other hand, Athletics' pitcher JP Sears has also shown consistency with four solid outings, giving up 17 hits and five runs in 23 innings. New York boasts baseball's top hitter in Aaron Judge, leading in batting average, hits, home runs, and runs batted in for the season.

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