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Yankees to Face Angels in Series Finale with Key Players Missing, Despite Leading AL East by Six Games

The New York Yankees are set to play the final game of a series against the Los Angeles Angels, with the Yankees leading the AL East by six games. New York won the first game of the series and is on a hot streak, winning seven of their last eight games. However, they will be missing several key players for this matchup. The Angels, on the other hand, have lost their last three games and trail in the AL West. The starting pitchers for this game will be Clarke Schmidt for the Yankees and Yusei Kikuchi for the Angels. New York is the favorite to win according to betting odds. For a detailed prediction and analysis of this game, be sure to check out our MLB picks for the New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -160 | Angels +140
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+100) | Angels +1.5 (-118)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-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 are currently excelling in several major hitting categories, ranking in the top three in four key areas. They lead the league in on-base percentage at .344 and slugging percentage at .470, while also ranking second in runs scored with 301 and third in batting average at .261. Aaron Judge leads the team in several offensive categories, including batting average, home runs, RBI, hits, and on-base percentage. On the pitching side, the Yankees top the league in batting average against and are third in WHIP and seventh in ERA. Max Fried leads the team in wins and has the lowest ERA among starters at 1.29. New York is currently ranked first in power and is second in offense and sixth in defense. Overall, the team has a record of 33-20 for the season.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels rank 9th in slugging percentage but drop to 16th in runs scored, with Taylor Ward leading the team in home runs and RBI. Logan O'Hoppe is second in both categories but is currently day-to-day after sustaining a head injury. Los Angeles has hit 159 extra-base hits in 53 games, with Brock Burke leading in wins. On the mound, the Angels are 12th in Quality Starts, with Yusei Kikuchi leading in strikeouts and ERA for starters. Overall, the Angels have a power ranking of 18 and are ranked 16th for offense and 26th for defense, with a record of 25-28. In their last three matchups, New York went 1-2 against Los Angeles.

Yankees face pitching challenge against surging Angels squad in upcoming matchup

The New York Yankees have had a strong start to the season, however, they will be facing a challenge with a struggling starter on the mound. Los Angeles Angels have been performing well, winning eight of their last 11 games, and have a successful track record against American League teams. Yankees' starter Clarke Schmidt has had a tough time in his last four starts, giving up 19 hits and 10 runs in 22.2 innings. On the other hand, Angels' starter Yusei Kikuchi has had five solid outings, allowing 27 hits and six runs in 28.1 innings. Despite New York having better overall statistics compared to Los Angeles, the Angels have recently been on a winning streak before encountering a few losses.

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