The Los Angeles Dodgers (35-22) host the New York Yankees (35-21) on Saturday, May 31, 2025. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on FOX.
Below, you can find my Yankees vs Dodgers prediction and pick for the first five innings of the middle game of this World Series rematch on Saturday night.
Yankees vs Dodgers Prediction, F5 Pick
- Yankees vs Dodgers picks: Yankees F5 ML -104 | Play to -115 (BetRivers)
My Yankees vs Dodgers best bet is the Yankees' first five innings (F5) moneyline. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Yankees vs Dodgers Odds
| New York Yankees Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Over/Under | Moneyline |
-1.5 +140 | 9.5 -110o / -110u | -122 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Over/Under | Moneyline |
+1.5 -166 | 9.5 -110o / -110u | +102 |
Yankees vs Dodgers Projected Starting Pitchers
| Will Warren (NYY) | Stat | Landon Knack (LAD) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | W-L | 2-2 |
| 1.3 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0 |
| 4.09/3.45 | ERA /xERA | 5.22/5.35 |
| 2.70/2.87 | FIP / xFIP | 4.95/4.06 |
| 1.26 | WHIP | 1.36 |
| 21.6 | K-BB% | 14 |
| 44.2 | GB% | 36.7 |
| 102 | Stuff+ | 97 |
| 100 | Location+ | 103 |
Doug Ziefel’s Yankees vs Dodgers Preview, Prediction
Yankees Betting Preview: Bad News for Knack
The first game of this World Series rematch had it all as the Yankees struck early, but then the Dodgers rallied late against Max Fried. As for tonight's matchup, we should see the Yankees get off to a similar start.
We know by now the Yankees are perhaps the most potent lineup in baseball, as they lead the majors in barrel rate and average exit velocity. Those metrics translate to offense in any park, not just at Yankee Stadium.
A bevy of injuries to the Dodgers' starting rotation has put them in a tough spot this month. Tonight, the woes will continue with Landon Knack on the mound.
Knack has been pummelled in his five starts, coming in with a 5.22 ERA and no signs of improvement. He ranks in the second percentile in hard-hit rate allowed and seventh in barrel rate.
Knack is the perfect guy for the Yankees to mash against, and with his leash shorter than other starters, all of the Bronx Bombers' damage should be done in the first five innings.
Dodgers Betting Preview: Warren on a Roll
While I gave the Yankees lineup a ton of love above, the Dodgers are one lineup that outranks them in every expected statistical category. They are the deepest lineup in baseball.
We saw last night how they can rally in a hurry with power littered throughout the lineup. However, I'm counting on another slow start the first few times through the order, as they'll have to contend with a surging Will Warren.
Warren was dubbed the next Michael King. He transitioned to a starter, maximizing his electric stuff.
May has been much better for Warren. He has a 2.70 ERA through five starts and has recorded 41 strikeouts over 26.2 innings.
He's still due for plenty of positive regression, as his xERA and FIP are well below his season ERA of 4.09. If he can continue to get ahead of hitters, we should see his shine on a big stage tonight.
Yankees vs Dodgers Prediction, Betting Analysis
It doesn't get much better than Yankees vs. Dodgers, and the early innings of this matchup are intriguing as the pitching edge is clear, but the price has yet to reflect it.
