The New York Yankees host the Los Angeles Angels on June 16, 2025. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on MLB Network.
The Yankees enter as -210 favorites on the moneyline with the over/under sitting at 8.5.
Find my Angels vs Yankees prediction and MLB betting preview below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports, and more.
Los Angeles Angels vs New York Yankees Prediction, Picks
- Angels vs Yankees Pick: F5 Under 4.5 (-115)
My Yankees vs. Angels best bet is on both teams to go under the total in the first five innings. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Angels vs Yankees Odds, Spread, Lines
| Angels Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -135 | 8.5 +100o / -120u | +160 |
| Yankees Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +115 | 8.5 +100o / -120u | -190 |
Angels vs Yankees Projected Pitchers
| RHP Jose Soriano (LAA) | Stat | RHP Clarke Schmidt (NYY) |
|---|---|---|
| 4-5 | W-L | 3-3 |
| 1.6 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 1.0 |
| 3.86/3.97 | ERA /xERA | 3.60/2.94 |
| 3.50/3.65 | FIP / xFIP | 3.73/3.94 |
| 1.50 | WHIP | 1.24 |
| 7.3 | K-BB% | 14.6 |
| 66.5 | GB% | 35.4 |
| 93 | Stuff+ | 101 |
| 111 | Location+ | 103 |
Angels vs Yankees MLB Preview
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Angels, like many other teams around the big league circuit, come into this series fresh off being swept by the Baltimore Orioles. They were outscored, 19-7, in the series and now head to the Bronx with another tough matchup in front of them.
Contact-wise, the Angels are amongst the best in baseball, ranking second in xwOBAcon and having the highest barrel rate in the majors.
However, those barrels are few and far between, as they also hold the highest strikeout rate in the majors against right-handed pitching.
Tonight, they'll have to contend with Clarke Schmidt. Schmidt appears to be putting it all together this season, as he enters with a 3.60 ERA through 10 starts. He has also maximized his stuff with elite CSW and O-Swing rates.
Schmidt has found ways to get ahead of hitters and make batters chase at a career-high rate, and that lack of discipline has been what's plagued the Angels' lineup.
Expect another quiet night from the Halos offensively, and don't be afraid to back the over on Schmidt's strikeout prop, as his upside is very high tonight.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
On the other side of this matchup, the Bronx Bombers also come into this series after being swept by their rivals, the Boston Red Sox.
Much like their counterparts in this matchup, the Yankees' lineup was held quiet this weekend, mustering just four runs over three games.
That type of output is atypical for the Yankees, as they're the best lineup in the American League in terms of contact metrics and production.
However, that hasn't been the case recently. Over the past two weeks, their wRC+ is down 21% from their season rate, and their ISO is down over 24%.
This lineup is slumping, and their power outage should continue tonight as they face Jose Soriano. Soriano is the game's best groundball artist, as he throws a sinker that sits at 97 MPH and can touch triple digits as well.
Over 67% of the balls put in play against him are on the ground, and that will neutralize this Yankees lineup that relies on putting the ball in the air, especially at their hitter-friendly home park.
Angels vs Yankees Pick, Best Bets
At first glance, this matchup has all the makings of a high-scoring affair.
However, a closer look shows that neither lineup is in its best form and is facing starting pitchers who are poised to thrive on the flaws of opposing hitters.
We should see Schmidt and Soriano duel in this one. Take the under in the first five.
Pick: F5 Under 4.5
Angels vs Yankees Parlay
- F5 Under 4.5
- Clarke Schmidt Over 6.5 Strikeouts
Parlay odds: +210 (BetMGM)
Clarke Schmidt's high strikeout upside correlates well with the game staying under the first five total. We know the Angels are ripe for strikeouts against righties, and Schmidt has averaged 5.7 strikeouts per start this season.
His plus-money odds to go over make it an excellent pairing for the under.
