- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Yankees
- Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles (-132) New York (+110)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (61-36) are set to face off against the New York Yankees (54-42) this Friday at Yankee Stadium. Current betting odds favor the Dodgers at -132, while the Yankees sit at +110. The total runs for this matchup have been established at 9, with Roki Sasaki and Gerrit Cole projected as the starting pitchers.
As a team, the Dodgers have recorded 162 doubles and 127 home runs, maintaining a slugging percentage of .434. They have struck out 757 times while walking 389 times, averaging 5.2 runs per game, ranking them 3rd in Major League Baseball (MLB). Their total of 476 RBIs and 854 hits have contributed to a team batting average of .262, scoring a total of 506 runs with a .343 on-base percentage.
The Dodgers’ strikeout to walk ratio is 2.96, and their pitching staff boasts a WHIP of 1.14. They have allowed 105 home runs and 357 runs, leading the league. LA’s pitching staff has given up 685 hits (7.2 per 9 innings) and recorded a team earned run average (ERA) of 3.55, also placing them 3rd in the league. Furthermore, they have 866 strikeouts this season with 293 walks and a team FIP of 3.83.
Los Angeles relief pitchers have achieved a 69.4% save rate, entering 97 save situations, with 25 successful saves and 11 blown saves out of 36 attempts. They have inherited 98 runners, with 35.7% crossing the plate. Dodgers relievers have been called upon in 62 instances with runners on base during 87 high-leverage appearances. The bullpen has made a total of 60 holds this season, ranking 7th in MLB.
Defensively, the Dodgers have accumulated 2,575 putouts, 817 assists, and 35 errors, reflecting a stellar fielding percentage of .990, which is the best in professional baseball. They have successfully recorded 55 double plays and converted 72.9% of balls in play into outs over 7,725 innings.
Roki Sasaki has pitched 117 innings with 108 strikeouts during his MLB career. He has a career record of 4-6 with a FIP of 5.00 and has faced 513 batters. His ERA stands at 5.07, allowing 66 earned runs and a WHIP of 1.383, with 107 hits given up at an average rate of 8.2 hits per 9 innings alongside 55 walks.
The New York Yankees have a team slugging percentage of .424, averaging 4.81 runs per game, ranking 8th in MLB. They have hit 142 doubles, walked 366 times, and scored 462 runs, also recording a total of 142 home runs with 441 RBIs. New York has struck out 867 times (5th in MLB) and secured 755 hits overall, with a team on-base percentage of .317 and a batting average of .237.
On the pitching side, the Yankees maintain a WHIP of 1.190 and a FIP of 3.77. They rank 4th in total hits allowed, giving up 727 and 371 runs, with an overall ERA of 3.37 (319 earned runs surrendered). Their team strikeout to walk ratio stands at 8.80 (832 strikeouts against 286 walks), allowing 97 home runs and averaging 3.92 runs allowed per 9 innings (4th in MLB).
The Yankees have faced 85 save situations, accumulating 46 holds and 15 blown saves. They’ve called upon relief pitchers in 38 save attempts, achieving 23 successes. The bullpen’s inherited score percentage is at 26.4% out of 159 inherited runners, having made 104 appearances in high-pressure situations. They currently rank 19th in MLB with a save rate of 60.5%, bringing 317 bullpen pitchers into play.
Defensively, the Yankees have handled 67 double plays this season and their fielding rate sits at .983 (20th in MLB). They also have tallied 842 assists, 57 errors, and 2,555 putouts over 7,665 innings played, showcasing a defensive efficiency of 71.0% (7th in MLB).
Gerrit Cole, throughout his career, has allowed 1,675 hits while notching 2,298 strikeouts over 2,003 innings pitched. With a career record of 156-84, his ERA stands at 3.20, allowing an average of 7.5 hits per nine innings. Cole has given up a total of 712 earned runs, boasting a WHIP of 1.091 and FIP of 3.2, while facing 8,068 opposing batters.
Who do you think will emerge victorious in today’s MLB face-off against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Go with Los Angeles (-132)
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