The New York Yankees (78-50) will travel to Anaheim to face the Los Angeles Angels (55-73) on Monday night to start a three-game series.
The Yankees had won five games in a row before dropping two straight contests on Saturday and Sunday against the Athletics in Oakland. New York will attempt to get back on track against the Angels this week.
A Very Disappointing 2022 Season
The Angels swept the Blue Jays in Toronto over the weekend. The 2022 season has still been a disappointing one for the Halos, but their sweep of the Blue Jays was impressive.
The first pitch is scheduled for Monday, August 29th, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Let’s take a look at Yankees vs Angels prediction, MLB odds, and MLB picks.
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels Odds
The Yankees are favored to win this game despite playing on the road and having dropped two of three from the Athletics over the weekend. Nevertheless, New York is clearly the better of these two MLB teams.
But covering the run line won’t be easy on Monday. The Angels are playing good baseball right now and will have an opportunity to keep things going home.
Mike Trout is heating up for Anaheim as well, which is never a good sign for opposing pitchers. Here is an in-depth look at the Yankees vs Angels prediction.
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
Frankie Montas Performance Recap
Frankie Montas (4-10, 3.84) has taken his slumps sign being traded from the Athletics to the Yankees. He’s a strong starting pitcher but is still finding his rhythm with the Yankees.
However, he is certainly familiar with Anaheim. He pitched against the Angels quite a bit during his time in the AL West with Oakland, so Montas could be in store for a quality performance against the Halos.
The Yankees will need Montas to step up and pitch well during the postseason. This next month represents a chance for him to get comfortable with his new team.
Jose Suarez Performance Recap
Jose Suarez (4-6, 4.19) is having an extremely average season. Suarez has not been bad, but he also hasn’t pitched all that well.
He is a guy capable of helping the Angels win some MLB games. But he’s not someone who is going to single-handedly lead them to victories.
The Angels’ offense will need to put some runs on the board if they hope to upset the odds and defeat the Yankees on Monday.
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels Picks and Predictions
So who wins this game? Can the Angels upset the odds at home, or will the Yankees cover the set run line on the road?
When making the Yankees vs Angels prediction, it is important to put things in perspective and evaluate both teams’ situations.
Yes, the Angels are home. However, they will be returning to Anaheim following a long flight from Toronto.
Meanwhile, the Yankees are making the short flight from Oakland to Anaheim. So from an energy standpoint, the Yankees hold the advantage.
Angels Home-field Advantage
With that being said, LA’s home-field advantage will help matters. But the first game home after a road trip can be difficult at times.
Additionally, Frankie Montas should perform well for New York. He is still a very talented pitcher despite his previous struggles on the mound.
Yankee’s offense
One final note is that New York’s offense labored mightily in Oakland. The bats were unable to get anything going even though they were going up against the Athletics’ lackluster pitching staff.
However, one would expect New York’s bats to turn things around in Anaheim. A team with Aaron Judge in the lineup is going to be hard-pressed to stay down for long.
In the end, the Yankees are the team to beat on Monday night. Expect them to earn a convincing victory on the road. Roll with the New York Yankees -1.5 in this Monday night affair.
MLB Pick: Yankees -1.5 (-110)
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