Athletics vs New York Yankees Prediction 4/7/2026 Today’s MLB Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Apr 5, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a single against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Oakland Athletics
New York Yankees
Team Records
3-6
7-2
Spread
+1.5 -105
-1.5 -115
Moneyline
+203
-252
Total
Over 8 (-118)
Under 8 (-102)
Where
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
When
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time
07:05 PM EDT
TV
MLB.TV
The Athletics and the New York Yankees meet Tuesday in MLB action from Yankee Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Athletics vs. New York Yankees prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Athletics will send out Aaron Civale for the start here and Civale is 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA and 3 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Yankees, Civale is 1-4 with a 7.94 ERA and 20 strikeouts. Cam Schlittler will start for the Yankees here and is 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 15 strikeouts this season. This will be Schlittler’s first career start against the Athletics.
Athletics Recap
The Athletics come into this game looking to add on to their 12-10 win over Houston last time out to improve to 3-6 this season. After this series, the Athletics will head on the road again for a series against the New York Mets.
Athletics Alternate Wins & Losses In 6 Straight
Shea Langeliers has a team-high 11 hits with 5 home runs and 8 RBIs while Tyler Soderstrom’s added 7 hits with 2 doubles, a triple and 6 RBIs. Brent Rooker has 6 hits with 2 home runs and 7 RBIs while Max Muncy has also chipped in 11 hits with 3 doubles, 2 home runs and 5 RBIs this season. Jacob Wilson also has 9 hits with 3 doubles and 3 RBIs this season.
New York Yankees Recap
The New York Yankees come into this game looking to bounce back from a 7-6 loss at the hands of Miami last time out to sit at 7-2 this season. After this series, the Yankees will head on the road for a set against Tampa Bay.
Yankees Have Four-Game Win Streak Snapped
Giancarlo Stanton leads the Yankees with 13 hits including a double, a home run and 6 RBIs while Jose Caballero has 4 hits with an RBI as well. Cody Bellinger has 8 hits with a double, a triple, a home run and 3 RBIs and Jazz Chisholm Jr. has 7 hits with 3 doubles and 3 RBIs while Aaron Judge has 3 home runs and 7 RBIs. Ben Rice has 10 hits with 4 doubles, 3 home runs and 11 RBIs while Trent Grisham has 5 hits with a double and a triple and 4 RBIs.
Athletics @ New York Yankees Betting Trends: April 7, 2026
Probable Starting Pitcher: Cam Schlittler Record this season: 2-0 ERA: 0.00
Home Record: 0-0
Last 5 against Athletics: –
Why the New York Yankees will win
The Yankees have won each of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
The Athletics have lost seven of their last eight road games.
The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games following a win.
The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last four games against AL West opponents following a loss.
The Yankees have led after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 night games at Yankee Stadium against American League opponents.
The Yankees have won the first inning in each of their last four home games against opponents that held a losing record.
The Yankees have led after 3 innings in 13 of their last 14 home games against opponents that held a losing record.
Probable Starting Pitcher: Aaron Civale Record this season: 1-0 ERA: 3.60
Road Record: 1-0
Last 5 against Yankees: 0-5
Why the Athletics will win
The Athletics have won each of their last six Tuesday games as underdogs.
The Athletics have covered the run line each of their last six night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six night games against the Athletics following a home loss.
The Athletics have led after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
The Yankees have lost the first inning in each of their last three night games at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four home games against AL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
Each of the Yankees’ last four games have gone OVER the total runs line.
Each of the Athletics’ last four road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Athletics and Yankees.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last four games at Yankee Stadium.
New York Yankees Player Prop Facts
Aaron Judge has hit a home run in four of the Yankees’ last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
Randal Grichuk has recorded at least one hit in each of his 10 previous Tuesday appearances against AL West teams that held a losing record.
Cam Schlittler ranks T1st in the league for Wins (2) this season.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
Shea Langeliers has hit a home run in each of the Athletics’ last two road games.
Shea Langeliers has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last 11 Tuesday games.
Shea Langeliers ranks T1st in the league in Home Runs (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Yankees rank 1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (2).
The Yankees rank T1st in the league for runs allowed this season (22).
The Athletics rank 30th in the league for walks allowed this season (58).
The Athletics rank 29th in the league for strikeouts this season (63).
Athletics vs. New York Yankees Prediction
I’m on the Yankees here. I just think that there’s a seismic pitching advantage for New York here with Schlittler going compared to Aaron Civale, who has been batting practice at times over the last couple of years while also struggling mightily against the Yankees for the better part of his career. Give me New York here.
