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2024 MLB Handicapping – New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers
2024 World Series – Game 1
(94-68) New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (98-64)
Date: Friday, October 25th
Time: 8:08 ET
Venue: Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Gerrit Cole vs. Jack Flaherty
MLB Moneyline Odds: Yankees +107 | Dodgers -126 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Yankees +1.5 | Dodgers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
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Yankees vs. Dodgers Gameday
It’s a beautiful night for baseball in Los Angeles, as the Dodgers host the Yankees in an interleague World Series game 1 matchup. First pitch is set for 8:08 PM ET, and you can catch the action on FOX.
The Dodgers are slight favorites in this one, with a money line payout of -126 compared to +107 for the Yankees.
Gerrit Cole gets the start for New York, while Jack Flaherty takes the mound for the Dodgers. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, with the under slightly favored at -112 compared to -109 for the over.
The long running rivalry will be the 12th time these two teams will have met in the World Series.
New York Yankees
Heading into Game 1 of the World Series vs. the Dodgers, the Yankees lead the AL East by three games over the Orioles. The Yankees are 94-68 overall, and they have gone just 26-26 in divisional games this year. New York has won two straight games as the road underdog, and they are 50-31 on the road this year.
New York has an overall series record of 33-18-5 this year, and they have won three straight series. As for their overall record, the Yankees have gone 8-2 over their last 10 games. They also closed out the regular season by winning two of three games vs. the Guardians.
The Yankees’s offense was carried by Juan Soto in their most recent game vs. the Guardians. Soto went 3/5 with a homer and three RBIs. The Yankees really broke things open with a three-run 10th inning. Looking at the betting lines going into the game, the Yankees were the slight favorite at -132.
Carlos Rodon started for the Yankees, going 4 2/3 innings, and giving up just two runs on five hits. He only had six strikeouts in the outing and took the no-decision. Luke Weaver got the win out of the bullpen, and the Yankees scored three runs in the top of the 10th to pick up the 5-2 win.
Yankees Gambling
The Yankees and Dodgers kick off game 1 of the World Series with an over/under line of 8.5 runs. The Yankees have played 52 games this season with over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, and their record in those games is 33-23. Their combined run average this season is 9.1 runs per game, and their overall over/under record is 90-76.
The average over/under line in their games this season has been 8 runs.
When it comes to the run line, the Yankees have been a good bet on the road this season, going 52-34. They have covered the run line in two straight road games and have been especially good as the underdog, going 22-4.
Their average run margin in winning games is 4.0 runs, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.5 runs.
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Yankees Stats
The New York Yankees have been one of the most potent offenses in the league this season. They lead the league in total home runs with 237, and their 5 runs per game on the road is 3rd best in the league. Their batting average of .248 is 7th in the league, and their .333 OBP is 3rd best.
Aaron Judge has been their best hitter this season, leading the team in batting average (.322), OBP (.458), home runs (58), and RBI (144).
In terms of recent performances, Giancarlo Stanton has been hot, hitting 4 home runs in his last 6 games, while Gleyber Torres is hitting .370 in his last 6 games. DJ LeMahieu is currently on a 5-game hitting streak.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles heads into the World Series opener with a 98-64 overall record, and they lead the NL West by five games over the Padres. The Dodgers have won five straight games, and they closed out the regular season by going 6-4 over their last 10 games. At home, the Dodgers are 52-29 this year and 46-35 on the road.
The Dodgers have been the favorite in most of their games this year, as they are 98-55 as the favorite compared to 7-13 as the underdog. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 35-18-7, and they have won two straight series. Their most recent series win came against the Mets, and they won that series 1-0.
The Dodgers’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Mets, closing out their series with a 10-5 win. After allowing one run to the Mets in the top of the first, the Dodgers responded with two runs of their own. Los Angeles went on to add another four runs in the 3rd inning.
Ben Casparius picked up the win out of the bullpen for the Dodgers, as Los Angeles’s starter, Michael Kopech, could only go one inning. The Dodgers’s offense was carried by Tommy Edman, who went 2/5 with a homer and four RBIs.
Dodgers Gambling
The Dodgers are set to host the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for these teams is 9.5 runs per game, and the over/under record for the Dodgers this season is 99-69.
The over has hit in six straight games for Los Angeles, and the average over/under line for their games this season has been 9 runs.
Through 173 games, the Dodgers have a run differential of +173, which equates to an average run margin of +1.0 per game. They have gone 89-84 against the run line, including a 44-43 mark at home. They have a run differential of +1.2 on the road and +0.9 at home. As the favorite, they are 79-74 against the run line, while they are 10-10 as the underdog.
In their wins, they have an average run margin of +4.0, while in their losses, it is -3.5.
Dodgers Stats
The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the most potent offenses in the league, ranking 2nd in runs per game at 5.2. Their road offense has been even better, leading the league with 5.5 runs per game.
They also rank 1st in slugging percentage and OPS. Shohei Ohtani has been the team’s best hitter this season, with a .310 batting average and 54 home runs.
Teoscar Hernández has also been a key contributor, hitting .272 with 33 home runs. Mookie Betts has been hot lately, hitting .310 with 4 home runs over his last 10 games. He is currently on a 4-game hitting streak.
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Yankees Dodgers Pitching
New York is sending right-hander Gerrit Cole to the mound today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. Cole has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 8-5 with a 3.41 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Cole has a WHIP of 1.13 and opponents are batting .211 this season.
In his last outing, Cole finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Cole has been much better on the road this year, coming in with a record of 6-3 and an ERA of 2.89 compared to 3-2 with a 4.8 ERA at home.
Jack Flaherty will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing against the Mets as he gets the start for the Dodgers today. In that October 18th start, he gave up eight earned runs in just three innings of work. Flaherty took the loss in that outing.
Before that, he had pitched well, going 7 innings and picking up the win in his previous start. Flaherty’s record for the season is 13-7, and his ERA is 3.17. Opponents have a batting average of .216 off Flaherty this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 10.78 strikeouts and 2.11 walks.
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Yankees head into the game having gone 8-2 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Yankees they are 7-3 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Dodgers are 8-2 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Dodgers have a 8-2 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Yankees are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Dodgers have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for this Yankees vs. Dodgers matchup is that the Dodgers will come out on top by a score of 6-3. With the Dodgers being at home, we recommend taking them on the money line, where the payout is -126.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Gerrit Cole going five innings and finishing with seven strikeouts. As for Jack Flaherty, we also have him finishing with seven strikeouts and going five innings.
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