New York Yankees vs
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New York Yankees set to face Oakland Athletics in series opener with Yankees favored

The New York Yankees are set to take on the Oakland Athletics in the opener of a three-game series at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, CA. Last year, the Yankees had a 5-2 record against the Athletics. The Yankees are the favorites with a -140 moneyline and a total of 10.5 runs. Will Warren will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees, while Osvaldo Bido will be on the mound for the Athletics. The game is scheduled to begin at 10:05 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -140 | Athletics +127
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+106) | Athletics +1.5 (-128)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 58%.

New York vs Oakland Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees bounced back from a three-game losing streak by defeating the San Diego Padres in back-to-back games, with Trent Grisham and J.C. Escarra playing key roles in the victories. The team's offense has been a strong point, ranking second in the MLB in runs scored and leading in home runs and OPS+. The bullpen has also performed well, ranking eighth in ERA and 10th in WHIP. Will Warren is set to start on Friday, despite struggling with a 1-2 record and a 5.65 ERA in seven starts this season. Despite his recent performance, Warren has shown promise in his strikeout percentage. Overall, with a power ranking of 2, the Yankees are ranked highly in offense, defense, and have a 21-16 record this season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics recently experienced a tough three-game home series against the Seattle Mariners, losing two out of three games after an initial extra-inning victory. They are currently 4-3 in May and rank 16th in the MLB for runs scored and ninth in OPS+. Despite hitting 47 home runs, their bullpen has struggled, ranking 22nd in ERA and 26th in WHIP. Osvaldo Bido is set to start on Friday, with a 2-2 record and 4.71 ERA this season. He has had difficulties with home runs and strikeout percentage recently. The Athletics have a power ranking of 21 and are performing decently on offense but struggling on defense. They recently won all three matchups against the New York Yankees.

Yankees bullpen gives them edge in unpredictable matchup against Athletics

The outcome of the game between the starting duos of the Yankees and Athletics is unpredictable due to the unreliable nature of both teams. The Yankees hold the edge in this matchup, primarily because of their strong bullpen performance. Over the last 10 days, the Yankees bullpen has maintained a 3.66 ERA and 2.68 FIP, while the Athletics bullpen has recorded less impressive statistics with a 5.97 ERA and 3.75 FIP. Additionally, the Athletics have not previously faced Will Warren, while only one player on the Yankees team has experience against Osvaldo Bido. Despite the weaknesses of Warren and Bido, I anticipate both teams to score runs early in the game.

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