New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction: A close match expected

On Thursday, MLB action will take place at Yankee Stadium, featuring a matchup between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels. However, below you will find a comprehensive match analysis as well as betting alternatives that have been selected with great care.

In their last three games, the New York Yankees have scored a total of seven runs, but in their last six games, they have scored three runs or fewer in five of those games. This season, the Yankees have a record of 2-5 when scoring three runs or fewer. The Yankees are led in hits and runs batted in by Anthony Rizzo, who has 19 and 9, respectively. Aaron Judge and Gleyber Torres have combined for 31 hits and 18 RBI. The next pitcher is Nestor Cortes, who has a record of 2-0 with a 2.60 earned run average and 15 strikeouts so far this season. In his career against the Angels, Cortes has posted a record of 1-0 with a 2.63 earned run average and 14 strikeouts.

The Los Angeles Angels have scored a total of 12 runs over the course of their previous three games, but they have scored three runs or fewer in five of their last eight games. When scoring three runs or fewer, the Angels have a record of 2-6 so far this season. Gio Urshela has a team-high 19 hits and is tied for the team lead with 9 RBI. Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani have combined for 37 hits and 20 RBI for the Angels. This is Patrick Sandoval's first start of the season, and he has a perfect 1-0 record with a 1.23 earned run average and 10 strikeouts.

On the mound, the New York Yankees hold a significant advantage, and Nestor Cortes is leading the effort for them. These quick turnaround day games have a tendency to be the spark that is needed, and it is only a matter of time before the Yankees bats start to wake up. Therefore, we give it to the Yankees here, while also looking forward to a number of points being scored.