by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Jun 01, 2023
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Friday, June 2, 2023
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: MLB Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Yankees +105, Dodgers -125; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Yankees +105, Dodgers -125; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Yankees +105, Dodgers -125; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
New York Yankees: 34-24 (3rd place, AL East)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 34-23 (1st place, NL West)
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Recent Form
New York Yankees: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 5-5 last 10
New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
The Yankees are entering this game off of a loss in their last game but won their 3-game series against the Seattle Mariners 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 34-24 record overall and have a road record of 15-11. This is the series opener of a 3-game series with the LA Dodgers on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 13th in the MLB with a .731 OPS. Clarke Schmidt was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Luis Severino is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 0-0 with a 1.59 ERA this season. His team won their only 2 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 1 ER, 1 HR, and 3 BB with 5 Ks on 1 hit through 6.2 IP against the San Diego Padres.
The Dodgers are entering this game off of a loss in their last game but won their 3-game series against the Washington Nationals 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 34-23 record overall and have a home record of 19-8. This is the 1st game of a 3-game series with the Yankees on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 2nd in the MLB with a .790 OPS. Noah Syndergaard was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Clayton Kershaw is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 6-4 with a 3.32 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 4 earned runs, 1 homer, and 2 BB with 6 strikeouts on 6 hits through 5 innings played against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Yankees vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Both of these teams have been getting hot lately as they are both trying to surge up the standings now and retake control of their respective divisions. The Dodgers are at the top of their division for now but they have the red hot Diamondbacks on their tail while the Yankees are in 2nd place in the AL East as they are trying to chase down the red hot Rays. Kershaw will be starting for the Dodgers here and he has been really good and consistent in his starts while the Yankees have Severino starting here who has also been really good this season, but Severino has also pitched in just 2 starts. The Yankees have an offense that is in the top half of the league but they aren't nearly as good as they were last season while the Dodgers have the 2nd best offense in the league right now and just put up a ton of runs in their last series. The Yankees do have one of the best bullpens in the MLB but their offense won't be able to match the Dodgers here as Severino will be facing the toughest lineup he has seen this season in only his 3rd start this year. The Dodgers offense will continue to roll here and will be enough to edge them past the Yankees in this game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game.
Yankees Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Friday, June 2, 2023 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 3 Yankees 1.
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MLB Betting Trends
New York Yankees: 85-75 (-24 units) on the moneyline after a loss. 68-58 (-12.6 units) on the moneyline after 3 or more consecutive road games. LUIS SEVERINO is 13-4 OVER after giving up 1 earned run or less in his last 2 outings.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 12-1 (+10.6 units) on the moneyline at home with a money line of -100 to -150. 10-2 (+7.6 units) on the moneyline after a loss by 4 runs or more. 14-5 OVER after allowing 9 runs or more. 19-9 OVER as a favorite of -125 to -175.
Key Injuries
New York Yankees: A. Rizzo (1B) Ques Fri - Neck. T. Kahnle (RP) Prob Fri - Bicep. G. Stanton (RF) Prob Fri - Hamstring. H. Bader (CF) Mid June - Hamstring. C. Rodon (SP) Late June - Elbow. J. Donaldson (3B) Early June - Hamstring. I. Hamilton (RP) Mid June - Groin. F. Montas (SP) Early July - Shoulder. J. Loaisiga (RP) Early Sept - Elbow. L. Trivino (RP) out for season - Elbow. L. Gil (RP) Mid July - Elbow. S. Effross (RP) out for season - Elbow.
Los Angeles Dodgers: D. May (SP) Late July - Elbow. T. Cyr (RP) Late July - Shoulder. M. Grove (SP) Prob Sat - Groin. J. Feyereisen (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. J. Urias (SP) Early June - Hamstring. D. Hudson (RP) Early June - Knee. R. Pepiot (SP) Mid July - Oblique. J. Nelson (RP) Mid July - Elbow. W. Buehler (SP) Early Sept - Elbow. A. Reyes (SP) Early June - Shoulder. G. Lux (2B) out for season - Knee. B. Treinen (RP) Early Sept - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
“He was dictating counts. He was staying away from mistakes and really in control of the game.” - Aaron Boone after his team’s loss against the Mariners in their game on Wednesday.
“I would give away my hypothetical first-born to be the old me again.” - Noah Syndergaard after their loss against the Nationals in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
New York Yankees
Gleyber Torres (R) 2B
Aaron Judge (R) DH
Willie Calhoun (L) LF
DJ LeMahieu (R) 3B
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) CF
Jake Bauers (L) 1B
Anthony Volpe (R) SS
Kyle Higashioka (R) C
Greg Allen (S) RF
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts (R) RF
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Will Smith (R) C
J.D. Martinez (R) DH
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Chris Taylor (R) LF
Miguel Vargas (R) 2B
Miguel Rojas (R) SS
Trayce Thompson (R) CF
Statistical Leaders
New York Yankees
Batting Average: Anthony Rizzo (.304)
Hits: Anthony Rizzo (62)
Home Runs: Aaron Judge (18)
RBI: Aaron Judge (39)
Stolen Bases: Anthony Volpe (13)
Wins: Gerrit Cole (6)
Saves: Clay Holmes (5)
ERA: Ian Hamilton (1.23)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Freddie Freeman (.346)
Hits: Freddie Freeman (79)
Home Runs: Max Muncy (17)
RBI: Max Muncy (40)
Stolen Bases: Freddie Freeman (8)
Wins: Clayton Kershaw (6)
Saves: Evan Phillips (7)
ERA: Tyler Cyr (0.00)
Managers:
New York Yankees: Aaron Boone (6th season)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (8th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
