New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction 5/26/25 MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Yankees vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Monday, May 26, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees (32-20, 14-11 Away) won six consecutive series, including the sweep of the Texas Rangers and the latest 2-1 win against the Rockies in Colorado. The Yankees won six of the previous seven games, and interestingly, that lone loss came to the Rockies in Game 1 of the series. New York did respond with 13-1 and 5-4 victories. Last night, J.C. Escarra led the team with two RBI, while Will Warren pitched for 4.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on two hits with seven strikeouts and two walks. Mark Leiter Jr. was credited with the win.

This season, the Yankees average 5.69 runs per game (2nd in the MLB) on a .263/.346/.475 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Yankees’ staff has a 3.38 ERA (7th) and 1.16 WHIP (6th). Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with a .397 batting average, 18 home runs, and 47 RBI this season.

Ryan Yarbrough will take the mound for the Yankees on Monday. The 33-year-old left-hander has a 1-0 record in three starts this year with a 3.38 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 29.1 innings.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (25-27, 10-12 Away) went through their best period of the season, during which they recorded eight straight wins, sweeping the Dodgers and Athletics in the process. The Angels opened a series against the Marlins with a win, but lost the next two games. In the most recent 3-0 defeat, Kyle Hendricks took the loss after allowing three runs on seven hits with five strikeouts and no walks in 6.0 innings.

This year, the Angels average 4.25 runs per game (15th in the MLB) on a .226/.288/.411 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.99 ERA (25th) and 1.53 WHIP (29th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .225 batting average, 15 home runs, and 37 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Angels is Jack Kochanowicz, who is 3-5 in ten starts this season, with a 5.03 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 53.2 innings.

Why the Yankees will beat the Angels

• The Yankees have won eight of their last nine night games against AL West opponents.
• The Angels have lost eight of their last nine games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in four of their last five night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Yankees have led after 5 innings in each of their last three night games against the Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
• The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Yankees’ last five games as favorites against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the Angels’ last five games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Yankees’ last 10 games as favorites against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Angels’ last eight games against AL East opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Angels rank 29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (512).
• The Angels rank 29th in the league for walks this season (132).
• The Yankees rank 1st in the league for on-base percentage this season (.346).
• The Yankees rank 1st in the league for walks this season (212).

Yankees vs Angels Prediction

The Angels won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, but the Yankees were better in three of the last five. Although the Angels are in good form at the moment, I am backing the Yankees to open the series with a win because I think they have an advantage on the mound. Ryan Yarbrough allowed only four runs in his three starts, and he has strong numbers against the Angels, allowing a .229 BA in 48 at-bats. Jack Kochanowicz, on the other hand, is rather inconsistent this season, and I believe he will have problems against one of the best offenses in the MLB. Go with the Yankees.