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May 28, 2024, 2:50 am ET in MLB
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Yankees vs Angels Score: Game Preview

A David vs. Goliath matchup unfolds tonight in Anaheim (9:38 PM ET, BSW)! Can the Los Angeles Angels (+148) topple the mighty New York Yankees (-177)? The Yankees boast a dominant record (37-18) and lead the AL East, while the Angels (20-33) aim to turn their season around. Nestor Cortes starts for New York, aiming to maintain their winning streak. Opposing him on the mound is Griffin Canning, who hopes to silence the Yankees’ bats. Follow the Yankees vs Angels score to see if the underdog Angels can pull off an upset, or if the Yankees extend their lead in the division!

Yankees vs Angels Score Odds

  • ML: NYY -177 | LAA +148
  • RUN LINE: NYY -1.5 | LAA +1.5
  • TOTAL: 8.5

Game Information

  • Game: New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels
  • Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim
  • Date: May 28 | 9:38 ET
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

Yankees vs Angels Betting Score Preview

New York Yankees

The Yankees are 37-18 this season, leading the AL East and holding a 1.5-game lead over the Orioles. They are 8-8 in divisional matchups and have a strong 19-10 road record. As the favorite, New York is 27-14 and 10-4 as the underdog on the MLB betting lines. They have an overall series record of 13-2-2 and have won three straight road series. Despite a recent 5-2 loss to the Padres, where Clarke Schmidt took the loss, the Yankees aim to bounce back against the Angels. Gleyber Torres went 2/4 with a run scored, and Alex Verdugo hit a homer. Yankees vs Angels Score: The Yankees need a strong performance to secure a win.

New York faces Los Angeles with an over/under line set at 8.5 runs, slightly above their season average of 8.0. The Yankees’ over/under record is 23-30, and their games typically have an over/under line of 8 runs. When set at 8.5, their record is 13-9. New York wins big, with an average run margin of 3.7 runs per game, and has a run line record of 31-24, including 18-11 on the road.

Nestor Cortes, with a 3-4 record and a 3.29 ERA, starts for the Yankees. He has excelled at home but struggled on the road. The Yankees lead the league in home runs with 81 and rank first in OBP and OPS. Juan Soto and Aaron Judge have been standout hitters, contributing to the team’s 4.8 runs per game, 7th best in the league, and 5.0 runs per game on the road, 4th best in the league. MLB odds highlight the Yankees’ strong offensive performance, while MLB team stats emphasize their potential in this crucial matchup.

Los Angeles Angels

With an overall record of 20-33, the Angels are 5th in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by eight games. They have dropped three straight games, losing the final game of their series vs. the Guardians and the first two games of this series. At home, the Angels are just 6-19 this season, but they have been better on the road at 14-14. As the home underdog, they are 5-16, and they are 1-4 when favored. Heading into today’s game, the Angels are 4-12-1 in series record and have dropped eight straight series at home. Yankees vs Angels Score: The Angels need a win to end their home losing streak.

The Angels are looking to rebound after a tough 5-4 loss to the Guardians. Reid Detmers had a solid start, giving up three runs on four hits over five innings but took the loss as the bullpen couldn’t hold the lead. Matt Thaiss hit a home run, and Luis Guillorme went 2/2 with two RBIs. When playing at home, the over/under line is 8.5 runs, hitting the over in 12 of 20 games.

The Angels have an over/under record of 30-22 this season, averaging 9.4 runs per game. Also, Griffin Canning starts today with a 2-4 record and a 5.05 ERA. He has allowed nine homers and averages 6.27 strikeouts per nine innings. The Angels’ offense ranks 16th in runs per game at 4.3, with nearly identical home and road splits. They are 4th in home runs with 64. The team is batting .245 and slugging .403. Taylor Ward leads the team with a .274 average, 11 home runs, and 32 RBIs on the MLB standings.

Betting Picks

  • OU Over 8.5 -124
  • ML: Angels +148
  • ATS: Angels +1.5

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