New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction 9/1/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

Chris Ruffolo

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Aug 28, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice (22) hits a single against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images

MATCHUP	New York Yankees	Los Angeles Angels
Team Records	78-60	53-85
Spread	-1.5 -110	+1.5 -110
Moneyline	-180	+168
Total	Over 7.5 (-110)	Under 7.5 (-110)
Where	Angel Stadium, Anaheim, California
When	Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time	09:38 PM EDT
TV	MLB.TV

The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels meet Tuesday in MLB action from Angel Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels prediction.

Starting Pitching Matchup

The New York Yankees will send out Gerrit Cole for the start here and Cole is 7-7 with a 3.19 ERA and 105 strikeouts this season. Grayson Rodriguez will start for the Angels and is 4-5 with a 6.03 ERA and 65 strikeouts this season.

New York Yankees Recap

The New York Yankees come into this game looking to bounce back from a 10-1 loss at the hands of the Angels on Monday to sit at 78-60 this season. After this series, the Yankees will head on the road for a series against the San Diego Padres.

Yankees Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped

Entering Monday, Ben Rice has 124 hits with 22 doubles, 35 home runs and 86 RBIs and Aaron Judge has 53 hits with 10 doubles, 17 home runs and 38 RBIs. Cody Bellinger also has 104 hits with 22 doubles, 3 triples, 12 home runs and 59 RBIs. Jazz Chisholm Jr. also has 100 hits with 16 doubles, 18 home runs and 54 RBIs as well on the year. Trent Grisham has 86 hits with 19 doubles, 18 home runs and 57 RBIs while Jose Caballero has 88 hits with 13 home runs and 47 RBIs.

Los Angeles Angels Recap

The Los Angeles Angels come into this game looking to add on to their win over the Yankees from Monday to sit at 53-85 this season. After this series, the Angels will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in a series on the road.

Angels Snap 7-Game Slide

Going into Monday, Nolan Schanuel has 108 hits with 22 doubles, 7 homers and 49 RBIs while Mike Trout’s added 102 hits with 21 doubles, 20 home runs and 48 RBIs this season. Zach Neto’s also added 124 hits with 27 doubles, 4 triples, 23 homers and 65 RBIs as well this season. Oswald Peraza has 70 hits with 12 doubles, 7 home runs and 24 RBIs and Jorge Soler has 64 hits with 16 doubles, 12 home runs and 49 RBIs as well this season.

New York Yankees @ Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends: September 1, 2026

Probable Starting Pitcher: Grayson Rodriguez Record this season: 4-5 ERA: 6.03
Home Record: 1-3
Last 5 against Yankees: 1-1

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

The Yankees have lost four of their last five games as favorites against AL West opponents.
The Angels have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Yankees.
The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last nine night games against the Yankees following a win.
The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine night games against the Angels following a loss.
The Angels have led after 5 innings in each of their last six games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
The Angels have led after 3 innings in each of their last six games against AL opponents that held a winning record.

Probable Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole Record this season: 7-7 ERA: 3.19
Road Record: 4-4
Last 5 against Angels: 4-1

Why the New York Yankees will win

The Yankees have won each of their last nine night games against AL West opponents following a loss.
The Angels have lost seven of their last eight games.
The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last five games against AL West opponents following a loss.
The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against AL East opponents following a win.
The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five home games against AL East opponents.
The Yankees have led after 5 innings in six of their last seven games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

Total Runs Facts

Each of the Yankees’ last four road games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
Seventeen of the Angels’ last 21 games as home underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of Gerrit Cole’s last nine appearances as a starter.
There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Angels’ last four games against AL East opponents.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

Mike Trout has hit at least one home run in five of the Angels’ last six games against the Yankees.
Grayson Rodriguez has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances in night games against AL teams that held a winning record.
Grayson Rodriguez has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances with the Angels as underdogs.
Mike Trout has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances against the Yankees.
Mike Trout ranks 10th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.379) this season.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

Spencer Jones has hit a home run in each of the Yankees’ last two road games.
Gerrit Cole has recorded a win in seven of his last eight appearances against the Angels.
Gerrit Cole has recorded seven or more strikeouts in 14 of his last 15 road appearances against AL West opponents.
Paul Goldschmidt has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 road appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
Jazz Chisholm ranks 2nd in the league in Steals (40) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Angels rank 29th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.372).
The Angels rank 29th in the league for walks allowed this season (564).
The Yankees rank 1st in the league for ERA this season (3.26).
The Yankees rank 1st in the league for runs allowed this season (515).