New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction 5/31/25 MLB Picks

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers meet Saturday in MLB action at Dodger Stadium. Here’s a New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction. This article will include a New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers Pick.

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 35-21 on the year and play the Guardians, Red Sox, and Royals next. The New York Yankees are batting .259 on the season, have a .343 OBP, and a .470 slugging percentage. The New York Yankees pitching staff has a 3.35 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP. Aaron Judge leads the New York Yankees with 83 hits and 48 RBI, while Paul Goldschmidt and Anthony Volpe have combined for 120 hits and 61 RBI. 

Will Warren gets the ball for the New York Yankees, and he is 3-2 with a 4.09 ERA and 67 strikeouts this season. This will be Warren’s first career game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 35-22 on the year and play the Mets, Cardinals, and Padres next. The Los Angeles Dodgers are batting .265 on the season, have a .342 OBP, and a .461 slugging percentage. The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has a 4.15 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. Shohei Ohtani leads the Los Angeles Dodgers with 65 hits and 37 RBI while Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages have combined for 118 hits and 72 RBI.

Landon Knack gets the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he is 2-2 with a 5.22 ERA and 28 strikeouts this season. This will be Knack’s first career game against the New York Yankees.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Dodgers have won each of their last five home games against AL East opponents.
• The Yankees have lost each of their last three games at Dodger Stadium.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games at Dodger Stadium against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six road games against NL West opponents.
• The Yankees have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games as road underdogs against National League opponents.

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The Yankees have won 16 of their last 17 day games against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Dodgers have lost six of their last nine games as favorites following a win.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last four day games against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last seven home games.

Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts

• Freddie Freeman ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.359) this season.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Aaron Judge ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.391) this season.

New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction

This pitching matchup does nothing for me as it’s a battle of guys in their second year who still have a bit to prove. I’m giving the edge to the Yankees because they have to feel like they let one slip away yesterday after leading 5-2 in the third and then being held scoreless the rest of the way. The Yankees haven’t lost two straight games since May 4-5. Knack has also been hittable lately, allowing 17 hits and 10 earned runs in his last 15.2 innings. In 14 home innings, Knack has a 7.07 ERA and .293 allowed batting average. Give me the Yankees and the more favorable price.