The Athletics and New York Yankees meet Friday in MLB action at Yankee Stadium. Here’s a Athletics vs New York Yankees Prediction. This article will include a Athletics vs New York Yankees Pick.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics are 33-50 on the year and play the Rays, Giants, and Braves next. The Athletics are batting .250 on the season, have a .317 OBP, and a .410 slugging percentage. The Athletics pitching staff has a 5.45 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 105 hits and 40 RBI, while Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler have combined for 167 hits and 75 RBI. 

Mitch Spence gets the ball for the Athletics, and he is 2-2 with a 3.84 ERA and 50 strikeouts this season. This will be Spence’s second career game against the New York Yankees.

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 46-34 on the year and play the Blue Jays, Mets, and Mariners next. The New York Yankees are batting .255 on the season, have a .336 OBP, and a .450 slugging percentage. The New York Yankees pitching staff has a 3.47 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP. Aaron Judge leads the New York Yankees with 108 hits and 63 RBI while Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger have combined for 153 hits and 70 RBI.

Will Warren gets the ball for the New York Yankees, and he is 4-4 with a 4.66 ERA and 96 strikeouts this season. This will be Warren’s second career game against the Athletics.

Why the New York Yankees will win

The Athletics have lost eight of their last nine night games against AL East opponents.
The Yankees have won 10 of their last 11 night games against AL West opponents following a win.
The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five night games against AL East opponents following a loss.
The favorites have covered the run line in five of the last six games between the Athletics and Yankees.
The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games against American League opponents.
The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games against American League opponents.

Why the Athletics will win

The Yankees have lost each of their last eight night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
The Athletics have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Yankees following a road loss.
The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in 17 of their last 18 Friday games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last four games following a road loss.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

DJ LeMahieu has hit a home run in each of his last two home appearances against the Athletics.
Anthony Volpe has recorded at least one hit in each of the Yankees’ last 15 games as favorites against the Athletics.
Aaron Judge has recorded a Double in three of the Yankees’ last four games as favorites against the Athletics.
Aaron Judge ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.361) this season.

Athletics Player Prop Facts

Shea Langeliers has recorded a Double in each of his last three appearances with the Athletics as underdogs against AL opponents.
Shea Langeliers has hit a home run in six of his last 15 road appearances with the Athletics against AL opponents.
Gio Urshela has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 road appearances against AL East opponents.
Jacob Wilson ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.345) this season.

Athletics vs New York Yankees Prediction

The Yankees are going to get the benefit of the doubt because they’re the better team and at home. However, the Athletics continue to win enough to be worth a look in the underdog role. Spence has also been solid this season with a 3.84 ERA and 1.30 WHIP, and he’s allowed 22 hits and six runs in his last 21.2 innings. In 30 road innings, Spence has a 2.10 ERA and .218 allowed batting average. Warren has been hit or miss this season, with a 4.66 ERA. The Athletics continue to be worth a look in the betting market. Give me the A’s.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Athletics