Los Angeles Angels vs New York Yankees Analysis, Odds and Free Picks
The Los Angeles Angels are scheduled to take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 7:05 PM EDT. The Angels’ performance on the field this season has been notable, with 120 hits and a team-earned run average of 3.71, which currently ranks them eighth in baseball. The team’s pitching staff has shown promise, as they are ninth in the league with 14 home runs and 65 runs allowed. Los Angeles has given up 54 earned runs and 118 base hits (8.1 per 9 innings), with a team Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) of 4.26, and have walked 47 batters. Their pitching group has a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.55 and a WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Innings Pitched) of 1.26.
One of the pitchers who has been contributing to the Angels’ efforts on the mound is Canning, who has already pitched for 214 innings in his Major League Baseball (MLB) career. Canning has an impressive strikeout count of 218 batters, with a career WHIP of 1.330 and an earned run average of 4.70 (allowing 112 earned runs). He has walked 81 batters and given up 204 base hits (8.6 hits per nine innings). Canning’s career record currently stands at 12 wins and 13 losses. In his career, he has faced 919 batters and has a FIP of 4.64. As the Angels prepare to face the Yankees, Canning’s experience and skills on the mound could be an asset to the team’s pitching efforts.
- The LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American League.
- The Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the AL East Division.
- The total went OVER in 8 of LA Angels’ last 10 games when playing as the underdog.
Los Angeles Angels vs New York Yankees Analysis, Odds and Free Picks
The New York Yankees‘ pitching staff has been impressive this season, allowing a total of 49 runs with a team earned run average (ERA) of 3.04 (48 earned runs allowed). They have given up 13 home runs and currently rank third in Major League Baseball (MLB) with only 3.11 runs allowed per 9 innings. The team’s Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) stands at 3.46, and they have a collective WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Innings Pitched) of 1.099 for the season. The Yankees’ pitchers have struck out 157 batters while only allowing 47 walks, resulting in an impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio of 10.00. However, they have given up 109 hits as a pitching staff, which is the fourth most in baseball.
The Yankees’ bullpen has had opportunities to save the game 6 times, successfully converting 4 of them. They have sent 44 relievers to the mound this season, and currently own the 12th-best save percentage in MLB. The relief pitchers have entered the game 13 times with runners on base and 11 times in high-leverage situations, showcasing their ability to handle pressure situations.
One of the key contributors to the Yankees’ pitching staff is Cortes Jr., who has a career record of 21 wins and 9 losses. He has a career earned run average of 3.55 and an average of 7.7 hits per nine innings. Cortes Jr. has faced a total of 1,425 batters in his career and has an impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.50. He has a WHIP of 1.148, a FIP of 4.1, and has allowed 137 earned runs. In his 347 innings pitched, Cortes Jr. has allowed 296 hits while striking out 361 batters. His consistent performance and experience make him a valuable asset to the Yankees’ pitching staff.
- The total remained UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees’ last 6 games.
- The total Stayed UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees’ last 6 matches with the Los Angeles Angels.
- The total went UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees’ last 7 games at home.
Los Angeles Angels vs New York Yankees. The MLB pick for this game is the New York Yankees. The New York Yankees are poised to take the win in game 2 of the series, which will result in a tie. Both the Yankees and the Angels have shown strong performances when playing at home. With similar records at the start of the season, the Yankees currently hold a one-game lead over the Angels. Betting on the Yankees with odds of -140 is considered the best wager. The predicted outcome of the game is a victory for the Yankees with a final score of UNDER 5-3.
MLB Starting Time: 7:05 PM (EDT)
Location: Yankee Stadium
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
TV: AMZP
MLB Odds: New York Yankees +145
MLB Totals: 9
