by Rod Pearson
Saturday, Jun 03, 2023
Game Time: 7:10 pm ET, Sunday, June 4, 2023
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Yankees +125, Dodgers -145; Over/Under: 9 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Yankees +125, Dodgers -145; Over/Under: 9 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Yankees +125, Dodgers -145; Over/Under: 9 runs
Season Record
New York Yankees: 34-25 (3rd place, AL East)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 35-23 (1st place, NL West)
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Recent Form
New York Yankees: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 6-4 last 10
New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
The Yankees are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak but won their 3-game series against the Seattle Mariners 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 34-25 record overall and have a road record of 15-12. This is the series finale of a 3-game series with the LA Dodgers on Sunday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Saturday. Their offense ranks 14th in the MLB with a .730 OPS. Gerrit Cole is their starting pitcher on Saturday while Domingo Germán is making his start in this game on Sunday. He is 3-3 with a 3.98 ERA this season. His team won their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 4 ER, 1 HR, and 3 BB with 4 Ks on 7 hits through 6.1 IP against the Seattle Mariners.
The Dodgers are entering this game off of a win in their last game and won their 3-game series against the Washington Nationals 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 35-23 record overall and have a home record of 20-8. This is the 3rd game of a 3-game series with the Yankees on Sunday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Saturday. Their offense ranks 2nd in the MLB with a .796 OPS. Michael Grove is their starting pitcher on Saturday while rookie pitcher Bobby Miller is making his start in this game on Sunday. He is 2-0 with a 1.64 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 earned run, 0 homers, and 1 BB with 4 strikeouts on 4 hits through 6 innings played against the Washington Nationals.
Yankees vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Dodgers have been playing really well lately as they are starting to surge up the standings, looking to take control of their division which they are fighting for the lead with the Diamondbacks. The Yankees have also been playing well lately as they are trying to chase down the Rays who lead their division and the Yankees have been pitching really well all season with one of the best bullpens in the league. The Dodgers have one of the best offenses in the MLB though and they have been putting up a ton of runs in their games over the last week. The Yankees are also going with German here and he hasn't been great in his starts lately as he just gave up 4 runs in his very last start too. Miller is up for the Dodgers here and he may be in his rookie season still but he has been pitching lights out in his starts and hasn't given up many runs at all. He will continue to pitch well here against this Yankees offense that has been in the middle of the pack all season and he is going to have plenty of run support too from this really good Dodgers offense. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game.
Yankees Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Sunday, June 4, 2023 (7:10 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 7 Yankees 3.
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MLB Betting Trends
New York Yankees: 104-90 (-11 units) on the moneyline in road games. 161-120 (-10.7 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 30-19 UNDER as an underdog of +100 to +150. 27-18 UNDER on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 23-8 (+12.2 units) on the moneyline when the money line is -100 to -150. 26-14 (+8 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 28-18 UNDER in June games. 21-14 UNDER at home when the total is 9 to 9.5.
Key Injuries
New York Yankees: G. Allen (CF) Ques Sat - Hip. H. Bader (CF) Mid June - Hamstring. C. Rodon (SP) Late June - Elbow. J. Donaldson (3B) Prob Fri - 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) Mid June - Hamstring. D. Hudson (RP) Mid June - Knee. R. Pepiot (SP) Mid July - Oblique. J. Nelson (RP) Mid July - Elbow. W. Buehler (SP) Early Sept - Elbow. A. Reyes (SP) Mid June - Shoulder. G. Lux (2B) out for season - Knee. B. Treinen (RP) Early Sept - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
“Just some leaking over the heart of the plate. They had some hard contact in that inning, but just some fastballs that leaked back over a little bit, and Muncy put a good swing on a changeup away. He settled in to give us something there, which is good, but obviously a tough one in the first.” - Aaron Boone after his team’s loss against the Dodgers in their game on Friday.
“Feels good to pitch good — definitely better than the last few. And when we score six in the first inning, that’s a great way to pitch. It’s just trying to get our guys back in the dugout as quick as possible.” - Clayton Kershaw after their win against the Yankees in their game on Friday.
Starting Lineups
New York Yankees
Gleyber Torres (R) 2B
Aaron Judge (R) RF
Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B
Giancarlo Stanton (R) DH
Josh Donaldson (R) 3B
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) LF
Anthony Volpe (R) SS
Jose Trevino (R) C
Greg Allen (S) CF
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts (R) RF
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Will Smith (R) C
Max Muncy (L) 3B
J.D. Martinez (R) DH
Jason Heyward (L) LF
Miguel Vargas (R) 2B
James Outman (L) CF
Miguel Rojas (R) SS
Statistical Leaders
New York Yankees
Batting Average: Anthony Rizzo (.298)
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: Tommy Kahnle (0.00)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Freddie Freeman (.339)
Hits: Freddie Freeman (79)
Home Runs: Max Muncy (18)
RBI: Max Muncy (42)
Stolen Bases: Freddie Freeman (8)
Wins: Clayton Kershaw (7)
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.
