Yankees vs. Angels: Game 1 predictions, odds, and picks

The New York Yankees look forward to continuing their success as they take on the LA Angels at home. The Yanks are fighting with the Orioles for the top spot in the AL East. While they seem to have improved their performance after the trade deadline, a few challenges remain ahead.

Taking on the Angels at home should be an easy task for the Bronx Bombers. Aaron Boone will send one of the best pitchers, Luis Gil, to pick up a win for his team. Gil's excellent performance this season has helped the Yankees win several games. The talented pitcher has a strong 3.20 ERA with an 11-5 record.

Things aren't falling into place for the Angels as they continue to struggle for the fourth spot in the AL West. Mike Trout is out for the rest of the season, while Anthony Rendon is expected to return sometime this week.

The Angels won their last series against the Mets but lost against the Rockies. Their inconsistency has proved them to be just another team below the average line. Ron Washington and his squad are not having a great season and the playoffs seem to be out of reach.

Davis Daniel will take the mound as their starter in Game 1. Daniel is a rookie with a 4-19 ERA and a 1-2 record. The offense and the bullpen will need to provide their best support to Daniel.

Yankees vs. Angels Baseball Betting Odds

Yankees	-300	-2.5 (+100)	U 9 (-110)
Angels	+240	+2.5 (-135)	O 9 (-110)

Where to watch Yankees vs. Angels?

Game 1 will be scheduled on YES and Bally Sports West. The online stream will take place on the usual MLB TV and Fubo TV. The first pitch will go out at 7:05 PM EDT.

Yankees vs. Angels Prediction

This could be an easy win for the Bronx Bombers, with Gil on the mound and their hot-hitting streak. The Angels have a rookie going up against veteran and talented hitters. With a strong pitcher and a good bullpen to back them, the Yanks are expected to extend their winning streak.

The Angles need more power at the plate and get control over Gil if they want to win. With the odds against them, the Angles are the underdog here.

Prediction: New York Yankees: 2.5 (-300)

About the author

Cresswell McCoy is a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda having almost 7 years of prior experience in content development. He holds and Master’s degree in Media and Communication Studies, and his baseball journey began when he joined an MLB betting site as a writer.

Cresswell supports the Philadelphia Phillies because of their top-notch roster and the entertainment they provide, and also admires the New Your Yankees because of their legacy in the sport. His favorite players are Bryce Harper, Gerrit Cole, Giancarlo Stanton and Brandon Marsh, while his favorite coach is Aaron Boone.

Some of his favorite baseball moments in recent times include Giancarlo Stanton's walk-off grand slam against the Pirates in 2022, Aaron Judge's iconic 62nd home run and the time Juan Soto provoked Miles Mikolas with his shuffle.

Cresswell's strengths lie in deeply analyzing playing styles of individual players, analyzing teams’ defensive strategies and batting approaches. He ensures accuracy in his articles by sourcing information only from official MLB handles and reliable insiders.

In his spare time, Cresswell is into heavy metal music and plays the guitar, and also enjoys hiking, camping in the woods and honing his survival skills.

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