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2024 MLB Handicapping – New York Yankees vs San Diego Padres
(37-17) New York Yankees vs. San Diego Padres (27-28)
Date: Sunday, May 26th
Time: 4:10 ET
Venue: PETCO Park San Diego, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Clarke Schmidt vs. Joe Musgrove
MLB Moneyline Odds: Yankees -124 | Padres +105 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Yankees -1.5 | Padres +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
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It’s a beautiful day for baseball in San Diego, as the Padres host the Yankees in an interleague matchup. The temperature is a comfortable 61 degrees with overcast clouds at PETCO Park.
First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM ET, and you can catch the game on YES. The pitching matchup features Clarke Schmidt for the Yankees against Joe Musgrove for the Padres. The Yankees are looking to extend their winning streak to five games, while the Padres are hoping to make it three in a row.
New York picked up a 4-1 road win over the Padres in the most recent game of this series. The Yankees offense got off to a fast start, scoring two runs in the first and adding two more in the 4th. As for the Padres, they got on the board with one run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Yankees were at +104 on the money line.
Marcus Stroman started for the Yankees and picked up the win, going six innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued just one walk. On the other side, Dylan Cease got the start for the Padres and took the loss, giving up four earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work.
Aaron Judge and Alex Verdugo each homered for the Yankees, while Anthony Volpe scored two runs and drove in two runs while going 2/5. Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a home run for the Padres, going 1/4.
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 80 and have the best slugging percentage and OPS. Their batting average of .257 is 3rd in the league, and their .336 OBP is 2nd. Juan Soto and Aaron Judge have been the top hitters for the Yankees this season. Judge is hitting .280 with a .412 OBP, 17 home runs, and 39 RBI. He’s been on a tear recently, hitting .375 with 4 home runs and 7 RBI in his last 5 games. Anthony Volpe has also been hot, hitting .400 over his last 5 games.
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Padres Stats
The San Diego Padres have been a solid offensive team this season, averaging 4.4 runs per game, which ranks 13th in the league. Their offense has been more productive on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is 2nd in the league. Their batting average of .255 is 5th in the league, and their on-base percentage of .320 is 6th. Fernando Tatis Jr. has been one of their top hitters this season, leading the team with 9 home runs and 27 RBIs. However, he has struggled in his last 6 games, hitting just .167. Luis Arraez has been hot at the plate, hitting .500 over his last 6 games.
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New York is sending right-hander Clarke Schmidt to the mound today as he faces the Padres on the road. Schmidt has made 10 starts this year and has a record of 5-2 with a 2.59 ERA. In his 10 appearances, he has turned in two quality starts and is averaging 9.86 strikeouts per nine innings. Schmidt’s most recent outing didn’t go well, as he took the loss and gave up two earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won three straight starts. So far, he has been much better on the road, coming in with a 1.69 ERA compared to 3.98 at home.
Padres starter Joe Musgrove will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Reds, where he took the loss. In that May 21st start, he went 3 innings, giving up 2 runs on 3 hits. Looking at his overall numbers, Musgrove has made 9 starts, and his ERA is 6.14. Musgrove’s record for the season is 3-4, and he has given up a total of 10 home runs. So far, he has made 4 quality starts and is averaging 7.98 strikeouts per nine innings. At home, his ERA is 6.82 compared to 8.12 on the road.
New York Yankees vs. San Diego Padres 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 8-2 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Padres are 7-3 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Padres have a 8-2 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Yankees are 3-0 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 3-0 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Padres have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
New York Yankees vs. San Diego Padres 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our predicted final score for this Yankees and Padres matchup is 5-4 in favor of the Yankees. With the Yankees predicted to win and a payout of -124 on the money line, that is the way we would recommend playing this one.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Clarke Schmidt finishing with seven strikeouts, which is the third-best among all starters today. As for Joe Musgrove, he is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which is good for sixth among starters.
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