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Yankees Favored Over Dodgers in Marquee Interleague Showdown - Betting Odds and Matchup Analysis for Friday's Game

On Friday, May 30, the 2025 MLB betting action will feature a marquee interleague showdown between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The Yankees are -120 moneyline favorites with a total of 8.5 runs for the opener of a three-game series. Last year, the Dodgers won two out of three games against the Yankees in New York. Starting pitchers for the game will be Max Fried (Yankees, ERA: 1.41) and Tony Gonsolin (Dodgers, ERA: 4.68). New York is the current betting favorite at -133. For more information on this Yankees vs. Dodgers prediction and other MLB picks for Friday's games, be sure to check out our coverage. The first pitch at Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -133 | Dodgers +120
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+125) | Dodgers +1.5 (-145)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.

New York vs Los Angeles Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are currently enjoying a successful period, with a five-game winning streak and a record of 9-1 in their last 10 games. They recently swept a series against the Los Angeles Angels, extending their winning streak to seven games. The team has been performing well offensively, scoring 47 runs in their last 10 games and hitting .245/.325/.419 with 10 home runs. Their bullpen also has impressive stats, with a 2.30 ERA and .236 batting average against. Max Fried is set to pitch for the Yankees at Dodger Stadium, with an impressive record of 7-0 this season and a career ERA of 3.18 against the Dodgers. The team's power ranking is currently 1, with rankings of 3 in offense and 5 in defense. They have a season record of 35-20.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently completed a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians, winning the first two games but falling in the final contest. Overall, the Dodgers have dropped seven of their last 12 games and two of their previous four series. They have scored 57 runs in their last 12 games with a .232 batting average. The bullpen has struggled with a 4.92 ERA and 1.45 WHIP during this stretch. Tony Gonsolin is set to start on Friday, boasting a 2-1 record with a 4.68 ERA this season. In past matchups against the Yankees, Gonsolin has given up one earned run. The Dodgers currently have a power ranking of 6 and rank #2 in offense with an average of 5.61 runs per game. They are 34-22 overall. The New York Yankees won two out of three matchups against the Dodgers in their recent series.

Los Angeles Dodgers Struggle Against Left-Handed Pitchers, Yankees Have Advantage in Upcoming Matchup

The Los Angeles Dodgers have shown inconsistent performance recently, particularly struggling against left-handed pitchers with a .501 OPS and 43 wRC+ in the last 10 days. In this upcoming matchup, the New York Yankees seem to have the advantage, with Max Fried's strong performance this season likely to continue. On the other hand, Tony Gonsolin, the Dodgers' pitcher, has not been as effective in his last few outings. Despite the Yankees' recent struggles against right-handed pitchers, Gonsolin's performance and the Dodgers' depleted bullpen raise concerns. Furthermore, the Dodgers are currently missing four key relievers due to injuries. Considering these factors, the Yankees may have the upper hand in this game against the Dodgers.

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