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New York Yankees Favored Over Los Angeles Angels in Three-Game Series Opener

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels are set to begin a three game series in the American League on Monday. The Yankees, with a record of 31-20, are coming off a series in Colorado while the Angels, with a record of 25-26, lost two of three at home against the Marlins. Ryan Yarbrough will be starting for the Yankees with a 3.38 ERA, while Jack Kochanowicz will be starting for the Angels with a 5.03 ERA. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:38 EST. The Yankees are the betting favorite with a current line of New York -162.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -162 | Angels +140
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+100) | Angels +1.5 (-119)
• Total: Over/Under 9.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 62%.

New York vs Los Angeles Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees currently hold a strong lead in the AL East, standing 5.5 games ahead of the second place Rays. Despite splitting their first two games against the Rockies, the Yankees put up an impressive 13-1 win in Saturday's game, with Aaron Judge hitting his 18th home run of the season. Ryan Yarbrough will make his fourth start of the season as a left-handed pitcher, with an ERA of 3.38. New York ranks first in power rankings, second in offense (averaging 5.71 runs per game) and sixth in defense (allowing 3.63 runs per game). They currently have a season record of 32-20.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels recently had a strong showing with an eight-game win streak before dropping back to back games against the Miami Marlins. Despite the recent losses, they are only four games out of first place in the AL West. Leadoff hitter Tim Anderson has been filling in at shortstop and has struggled at the plate, while Zach Neto is expected to start in the upcoming game with more production. Taylor Ward leads the team in home runs and RBIs, batting fourth as the left fielder. Mike Trout is still out with a knee injury. Catcher Logan O'Hoppe has been a top power hitter in Trout's absence. Pitcher Jack Kochanowicz will make his 11th start with a 3-5 record and the team winning in his last three starts. The Angels have a power ranking of 23 and are ranked 13th in offense, but 26th in defense. They currently have a record of 25-27. The Angels recently played a series against New York where they went 1-2.

Los Angeles Angels Face Uphill Battle Against Dominant New York Yankees

The Los Angeles Angels recently experienced a decline following a successful streak, prompting concern due to some inconsistent performances. Displaying a lackluster offensive effort in their recent game against the Marlins, where they only managed three hits, the Angels are now relying on pitcher Kochanowicz to lead them to victory. Although Kochanowicz has secured victories in past games, his performance has been reliant on substantial offensive support. With an ERA exceeding 5.00 this season and a recent four-earned run performance against the Athletics, the odds appear to be stacked against the Angels in their upcoming matchup with the dominant offensive force of the New York Yankees. Given the Yankees' track record of scoring prowess, exemplified by their recent 13-run game against the Rockies, it is likely that they will emerge victorious in the first game of this series. Therefore, the wise choice is to select the Yankees as the winning team.

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