New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction 5/28/25 MLB Picks Today

New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction 5/28/25 – Let’s get straight to it. The Yankees are 34-20. The Angels? 25-29. New York’s been on a heater lately, winning 8 of their last 9. They’re also 2-0 so far in this series. For the Angels, it’s been a mess — they’ve dropped 4 straight and 5 of their last 6. This one wraps up the series at Angel Stadium, and sharp bettors are circling this as a spot to test the total more than the side. That’s where most of the value discussions are headed in today’s handicapper’s predictions.

New York Yankees (34-20) vs. Los Angeles Angels (25-29)

Yankees are rolling. They’ve won five of their last six including the first two in this set, with scores of 5-1 and 3-2. Offensively, they’re mashing: 86 home runs, .261 team average, and a solid .344 OBP. Pitching is carrying its weight too — their 3.34 ERA and .207 opponent average ranks among the league’s best. Injuries are piling up (Cole, Stanton, Stroman, and more on IL), but the lineup is deep enough to keep cruising, especially against bottom-half rotations.

Angels are in trouble. The offense isn’t producing — just 5 runs total in the last 4 games. They’re batting .225 as a team and have a 4.97 ERA, 1.52 WHIP. Opponents are hitting .272 against them. That’s not going to cut it. Trout and Rendon are out, and O’Hoppe might miss this one too. No depth, no momentum, and bullpen fatigue is creeping in. Hard to trust this team right now, especially against a deep Yankees lineup.

Clarke Schmidt (1-2, 4.58 ERA) vs. Yusei Kikuchi (1-4, 3.17 ERA)

Clarke Schmidt isn’t blowing anyone away this season, but he’s holding it together. ERA’s a touch high at 4.58, WHIP at 1.34. What stands out is the control: 19 walks in 37.1 innings isn’t great. Still, opponents are batting just .224 off him. He’s given the Yankees enough of a shot to win, and that’s what matters. He just needs to avoid early trouble, especially with the Angels swinging cold bats.

Kikuchi’s stats look solid on the surface — 3.17 ERA across almost 60 innings. But a 1.49 WHIP? That signals traffic. 30 walks already. He’s not locating consistently. That’s dangerous against a patient lineup like New York. The Yankees can wear him down early and force the Angels’ bullpen into long relief. That could tilt the game quickly.

Why the Total Might Be the Better Bet

• The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Yankees’ last 8 games.
• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Yankees’ last 7 on the road.
• Angels are struggling offensively (5 total runs in last 4 games).
• Angels’ bullpen has been serviceable late, keeping games under.
• 7 of the last 9 meetings at Angel Stadium have stayed UNDER.

MLB Odds/Point Spread: New York Yankees -175, Total 8.5

The Yankees opened as clear favorites and the line reflects that confidence. But at -175, there isn’t much value unless you’re parlaying or laying the runline. The total’s set at 8.5 with heavy juice on the under. That’s telling. Books expect another low-scoring game, and so do sharp bettors. The Angels aren’t scoring. The Yankees have been hitting but haven’t exploded in this series. Under 8.5 is worth a look.

New York Yankees Betting Trends

• 8-1 SU in last 9 games
• 5-2 SU in last 7 vs Angels
• UNDER in 7 of last 8 games overall
• UNDER in 6 of last 7 road games
• UNDER in 7 of last 7 vs AL opponents

Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends

• 1-4 SU in last 5 games
• 1-5 SU in last 6 home games
• UNDER in 4 of last 5 overall
• UNDER in 7 of last 9 at home vs Yankees
• 13 of last 19 vs Yankees have gone UNDER

Weather Watch

Forecast at first pitch in Anaheim is mild — around 69°F, clear skies, wind blowing slightly in from right-center around 6 mph. No real rain threat. Conditions lean pitcher-friendly. The wind won’t do hitters any favors, and cooler temps often mean the ball doesn’t carry as well. That could support the UNDER even more.

New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels 5/28/25 Betting Picks

All signs point to a low-scoring grinder. The Yankees have the better pen, better bats, and more consistency on the mound. Angels are fading fast, especially with Trout and O’Hoppe banged up. Unless Kikuchi throws a gem and the Yankees suddenly go cold, L.A. will need a miracle to take this one.

If you’re betting it, the safest look might be the total. Under 8.5 lines up with both teams’ recent trends. Schmidt and the Yankees’ pen can hold the Halos under 3. If New York doesn’t break out, we could see another 4-2 type result.

Score Prediction: New York Yankees 4, Los Angeles Angels 2.