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New York Yankees vs Milwaukee Brewers Prediction 5/9/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

May 4, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a two run home run during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

May 4, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a two run home run during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

MATCHUP New York Yankees Milwaukee Brewers
Team Records 26-13 20-16
Spread -1.5 119 +1.5 -143
Moneyline -149 +123
Total Over 7.5 (-110) Under 7.5 (-110)
Where American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
When Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time 07:10 PM EDT
TV MLB.TV
The New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers will meet on Saturday night in the second game of a three‑game interleague series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees enter Saturday’s contest with a 26–13 overall record (1st in the American League East) and an 11–5 mark on the road. The Yankees offense has been simply outstanding this season. Through 39 games played in 2026, the New York Yankees have compiled 209 runs (3rd in MLB), 67 doubles (7th in MLB), a .241 team batting average and 61 home runs which ranks first in Major League Baseball.

New York arrives at today’s game in good form. The Yankees have won six of the team’s last eight games played this season, including a 7–4 victory over the Texas Rangers four days ago.

New York will turn to right‑hander Cam Schlittler in this contest. In eight starts made this season, Schlittler has compiled a rather impressive 5–1 win‑loss record (3rd in MLB), a 1.52 ERA, a 0.87 WHIP and a massive 53 strikeouts which ranks sixth in Major League Baseball, while allowing 32 hits and 9 walks in 47.1 innings pitched. Schlittler will look to continue his dominant early season performances in tomorrow’s matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Shifting our focus to the New York offense, the Yankees lineup features Aaron Judge and Ben Rice. Judge has tallied a .270 batting average, 15 home runs (1st in MLB), 29 RBIs and a 1.029 OPS. Ben Rice has compiled a .330 batting average (2nd in MLB), 27 RBIs and a 1.174 OPS which ranks first in Major League Baseball.   

Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers enter Saturday’s matchup with a 20–16 overall record (3rd in the National League Central) and an 11–8 mark at home. The Brewers have played quality baseball recently, winning two consecutive games, including a 6–2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this week.

Milwaukee will start left‑hander Kyle Harrison on Saturday. In six starts, Harrison has compiled a robust 3-1 win-loss record, a 2.12 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP and 35 strikeouts, while allowing 24 hits and 9 walks in 29.2 innings pitched this season.

The Milwaukee Brewers have compiled a lineup this season featuring William Contreras and Brice Turang. Contreras enters this contest with a .285 batting average, 3 home runs, 7 doubles, 14 walks, 24 RBIs (25th in MLB), and a .757 OPS.  Brice Turang has amassed a .295 batting average (23rd in MLB), 5 home runs, 22 RBIs and a rather impressive .926 OPS which ranks tenth in Major League Baseball.

Why the New York Yankees will win.

• Starting pitching edge. Cam Schlittler has compiled a 5–1 record, a 1.52 ERA, a 0.87 WHIP and 53 strikeouts.

• Offensive production. Aaron Judge and Ben Rice provide a strong core to the New York Yankees lineup.

• Ability to win on the road. The New York Yankees have amassed an 11-5 record on the road this season.

Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win.

• Home field advantage. The Brewers have compiled an 11–8 record at home this season.

• Offensive upside. William Contreras and Brice Turang continue to lead the Milwaukee Brewers lineup.

• Quality starting pitching. Kyle Harrison has compiled a 3-1 win-loss record, a 2.12 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP and 35 strikeouts in 29.2 innings pitched this season.

New York Yankees vs. Milwaukee Brewers Prediction

In my view, this matchup leans toward the New York Yankees. Why? New York starting pitcher Cam Schlittler has compiled a 5-1 record, a 0.87 WHIP and a whopping 53 strikeouts in 2026, while Milwaukee’s Kyle Harrison has allowed 24 hits and 9 walks in just 29.2 innings pitched. Additionally, the Yankees lineup has performed at a high level all season. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the New York Yankees on the moneyline in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: New York Yankees ML

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