New York Yankees vs Athletics Prediction 5/29/2026 Today’s MLB Picks
Chris Ruffolo
May 25, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) runs to first base during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
New York Yankees
Oakland Athletics
Team Records
34-22
27-29
Spread
-1.5 119
+1.5 -143
Moneyline
-143
+119
Total
Over 9.5 (-108)
Under 9.5 (-112)
Where
Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, California
When
Friday, May 29, 2026
Time
09:40 PM EDT
TV
MLB.TV
The New York Yankees and the Athletics meet Friday in MLB action from T-Mobile Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York Yankees vs. Athletics prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The New York Yankees will send out Carlos Rodon for the start here and Rodon is 0-2 with a 4.15 ERA and 17 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Athletics, Rodon is 3-0 with a 1.78 ERA and 30 strikeouts. Luis Severino will start for the Athletics and is 2-5 with a 4.23 ERA and 64 strikeouts this season. In his career, Severino is 0-2 with a 10.66 ERA and 12 strikeouts against the Yankees.
New York Yankees Recap
The New York Yankees come into this game looking to add on to their 7-0 win over Kansas City last time out to sit at 34-22 this season. After this series, the Yankees will head home for a series against the Cleveland Guardians.
Yankees Win 4 In A Row
Ben Rice has 53 hits with 11 doubles, 16 home runs and 37 RBIs and Aaron Judge has 51 hits with 10 doubles, 17 home runs and 34 RBIs. Cody Bellinger also has 54 hits with 13 doubles, 3 triples, 8 home runs and 36 RBIs. Jazz Chisholm Jr. also has 48 hits with 10 doubles, 6 home runs and 20 RBIs as well on the year.
Athletics Recap
The Athletics come into this game looking to bounce back from a 9-1 loss at the hands of the Seattle Mariners to sit at 27-29 this season. After this series, the Athletics will head on the road for a series against the Chicago Cubs.
Athletics Lose 3 Straight And 5 Of 6
Shea Langeliers has 62 hits with 12 doubles, 13 home runs and 28 RBIs while Tyler Soderstrom’s added 42 hits with 16 doubles, 2 triples, 6 home runs and 25 RBIs. Brent Rooker has 27 hits with 7 home runs and 25 RBIs while Max Muncy has also chipped in 22 hits with 5 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs and 7 RBIs this season. Jacob Wilson also has 47 hits with 8 doubles, 3 home runs and 19 RBIs and Nick Kurtz has 54 hits with 11 doubles, 8 home runs and 37 RBIs this season.
New York Yankees @ Athletics Betting Trends: May 29, 2026
Probable Starting Pitcher: Luis Severino Record this season: 2-5 ERA: 4.23
Home Record: 1-2
Last 5 against Yankees: 0-2
Why the Athletics will win
The Athletics have won nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against American League opponents following a loss.
The Yankees have lost three of their last four games as favorites against the Athletics following a win.
The Athletics have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against American League opponents following a loss.
The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against AL West opponents following a win.
The Athletics have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
The Athletics have won the first inning in four of their last five games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
The Athletics have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Probable Starting Pitcher: Carlos Rodon Record this season: 0-2 ERA: 4.15
Road Record: 0-1
Last 5 against Athletics: 3-0
Why the New York Yankees will win
The Yankees have won each of their last seven night games against American League opponents following a road win.
The Athletics have lost each of their last five home games.
The Yankees have covered the run line in seven of their last eight road games against the Athletics.
The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five home games.
The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five home games.
The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five home games.
The Athletics have lost the first inning in three of their last four home games against AL East opponents.
Total Runs Facts
Eight of the Yankees’ last nine road games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Each of the Athletics’ last five games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Yankees’ last 10 night games against AL West opponents.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the last nine games between the Yankees and Athletics.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
Zack Gelof has hit a home run in three of the Athletics’ last four home games against opponents that held a winning record.
Luis Severino has recorded seven or more strikeouts in three of his last four home appearances.
Nick Kurtz has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last 10 games against opponents that held a winning record.
Nick Kurtz ranks 1st amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.430) this season.
New York Yankees Player Prop Facts
Aaron Judge has hit a home run in three of the Yankees’ last four road games against AL West opponents.
Carlos Rodon has recorded a win in six of his last seven appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
Carlos Rodon has recorded seven or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
Anthony Volpe has recorded at least one hit in each of the Yankees’ last nine road games against the Athletics.
Ben Rice ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.623) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Athletics rank 27th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.254).
The Athletics rank 26th in the league for walks allowed this season (219).
The Yankees rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (83).
The Yankees rank 2nd in the league for slugging percentage this season (.438).
New York Yankees vs. Athletics Prediction
I’m on the Yankees in this one. Luis Severino has struggled at home since joining the Athletics and since the Athletics moved to Sacramento last season and I think Carlos Rodon has a solid start here against an Athletics team that’s had a lot of struggles against left-handed pitching. The Yankees are crushing it right now and I think they get it done here.
