Yankees vs Angels Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 31

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  • The Yankees (79-51) are -190 favorites vs the Angels (56-74)
  • Yankees starting pitcher: Gerrit Cole (10-6), 3.31 ERA
  • Angels starting pitcher: Patrick Sandoval (4-9), 3.05 ERA
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The New York Yankees (-190) visit Angel Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Angels (+155) on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38pm EDT in Anaheim.

The Yankees are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Yankees vs Angels Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Yankees are 78-49 against the spread (ATS), while the Angels are 61-66 ATS.

Yankees vs. Angels Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Yankees-1.5 -115O 7.5 -105-190
Angels +1.5 -105U 7.5 -115+155

Yankees vs Angels Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Yankees will win Wednesday‘s matchup with 61.6% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Yankees and Angels and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Yankees Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Yankees players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • DJ LeMahieu has hit the Hits Under in his last 9 away games (+12.55 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Gleyber Torres has hit the Runs Under in 24 of his last 31 games (+12.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Andrew Benintendi has hit the Singles Over in 24 of his last 33 away games (+11.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Gleyber Torres has hit the Hits Under in 14 of his last 24 games (+10.30 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Gleyber Torres has hit the RBIs Under in 14 of his last 16 games (+9.35 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Best Angels Player Prop Best Bets Today

    And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Luis Rengifo has hit the Hits Over in 50 of his last 58 games (+33.60 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Luis Rengifo has hit the Total Bases Over in 41 of his last 63 games (+19.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Runs Under in 40 of his last 53 games (+19.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Anthony Rendon has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 16 games at home (+13.05 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Luis Rengifo has hit the Singles Over in 37 of his last 58 games (+12.00 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Angels vs Yankees Home Run Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Andrew Velazquez 0.5 +800 0.5 -3000
    David Fletcher 0.5 +1250 0.5
    Jo Adell 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
    Luis Rengifo 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600
    Max Stassi 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000

    Angels vs Yankees Total Hits Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Andrew Velazquez 0.5 +125 0.5 -185
    David Fletcher 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
    Jo Adell 0.5 -110 0.5 -125
    Luis Rengifo 0.5 -190 0.5 +130
    Max Stassi 0.5 -110 0.5 -130

    Angels vs Yankees RBI Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Andrew Velazquez 0.5 +375 0.5 -700
    David Fletcher 0.5 +350 0.5 -650
    Jo Adell 0.5 +310 0.5 -550
    Luis Rengifo 0.5 +190 0.5 -275
    Max Stassi 0.5 +325 0.5 -550

    Angels vs Yankees Strikeout Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Patrick Sandoval 5.5 +100 5.5 -140
    Gerrit Cole 8.5 -110 8.5 -130
  • The New York Yankees have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+6.55 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+0.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 34 of their last 64 games at home (+9.70 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+0.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+0.10 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Yankees Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Yankees have gone 56-71 against the Run Line (-17.45 Units / -11.84% ROI).

    • 78-49 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.25 Units / -0.97% ROI
    • 58-64 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.8 Units / -9.13% ROI
    • 64-58 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.2 Units / 0.14% ROI

    Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Yankees have gone 61-66 against the Run Line (-10.15 Units / -6.45% ROI).

    • 56-71 when betting on the Moneyline for -25.55 Units / -15.67% ROI
    • 57-61 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.15 Units / -7.25% ROI
    • 61-57 when betting on the total runs Under for -1 Units / -0.72% ROI

    Gerrit Cole has located his pitches away 62% of the time (1,127/1,831) with two-strikes since the start of last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 48% — 100th Percentile.

    Gerrit Cole has located his pitches away 59% of the time (1,521/2,569) this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 47% — 100th Percentile.

    Gerrit Cole has a strikeout rate of 36% (57 SO in 160 PAs) when going through the lineup the third time in a game this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 21% — 100th Percentile.

    Opponents have a miss rate of 38% (281/738) against Gerrit Cole in non-two strike counts this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — 100th Percentile.

    Patrick Sandoval: Angels Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

    Patrick Sandoval has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 84.3 MPH on pitches away since the start of last season (204 balls in play) — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 144 total IP; League Avg: 87.8

    Patrick Sandoval has a strikeout rate of just 8% (6 SO in 75 PAs) in PAs ending on elevated fastballs this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 63 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 0 Percentile.

    Patrick Sandoval has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 83.9 MPH on pitches away since the start of 2020 (250 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 174 total IP; League Avg: 87.7

    Opponents have a two strike miss rate of 32% (185/584) against Patrick Sandoval since the start of last season — 10th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 144 total IP; League Avg: 25% — 92nd Percentile.

    Yankees Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

    The Yankees are 9-33 (.214) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .115.

    The Yankees are 34-31 (.523) on the road this season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .472.

    The Yankees are 11-6 (.647) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

    The Yankees are 45-20 (.692) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .528.

    Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Yankees

    The Angels are just 2-10 (.167) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

    The Angels are just 6-33 (.154) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .336.

    The Angels are just 4-11 (.267) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

    The Angels are just 6-35 (.146) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .279.

    Yankees hitters are averaging 4.05 pitches per plate appearance against RHP since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.

    Yankees hitters have drawn 798 walks in 7,830 PA’s (10%) against RHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Yankees hitters are averaging 4.04 pitches per plate appearance since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.90.

    The Yankees are batting just .317 on the first pitch of at-bats since the start of last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .339.

    Angels hitters have 23 strikeouts in 61 PA’s (38%) against LHP over the past seven days (6 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

    Angels hitters have an OPS of just .642 (1,454 PA’s) against LHP this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .716.

    The Angels are batting just .147 with two-strikes this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .170.

    Angels hitters have 896 strikeouts in 3,344 PA’s (27%) against RHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

    Yankees pitchers have walked 833 of 10,764 batters (8%) since the start of last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Yankees pitchers have walked 202 of 3,116 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of 2020 — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Yankees pitchers this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

    In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Yankees have have still managed to win 45% of the time this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

    Angels pitchers have walked 1,029 of 11,056 batters (9%) since the start of last season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Angels pitchers have walked 100 of 1,155 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

    The Angels have won just 14% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

    The Angels have won just 27% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the start of last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

    Angels vs. Yankees Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Michael Lorenzen (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • McKenzie Moniak (Angels): Finger, D10
  • Anthony Rendon (Angels): Wrist, D60
  • Archie Bradley (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Griffin Canning (Angels): Back, D60
  • Jared Walsh (Angels): Rib, D60
  • Chris Rodriguez (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Albert Abreu (Yankees): Elbow, D15
  • Nestor Cortes (Yankees): Groin, D15
  • Michael King (Yankees): Elbow, D60
  • Miguel Castro (Yankees): Shoulder, D60
  • Zachary Britton (Yankees): Elbow, D60
  • Harrison Bader (Yankees): Foot, D60
  • Luis Gil (Yankees): Undisclosed, D60
  • Stephen Ridings (Yankees): Shoulder, D60
  • Chad Green (Yankees): Elbow, D60
  • Luis Severino (Yankees): Lat, D60
  • Jameson Taillon (Yankees): Forearm, Day-to-Day
  • Matthew Carpenter (Yankees): Foot, D10
  • Albertin Chapman (Yankees): Leg, D15
  • Scott Effross (Yankees): Shoulder, D15

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