Yankees vs. Angels Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, April 19, 2023

April 19, 2023, by Matt Rooney MLB Predictions

The New York Yankees (10-7) are set to take on the Los Angeles Angels (9-8) Wednesday at 7:05 PM ET, airing on Amazon Prime Video. The Yankees are listed as -135 favorites by sportsbooks, while the underdog Angels have +115 odds for the contest.

Jhony Brito will get the ball for New York while Los Angeles will counter with Griffin Canning.

Yankees vs. Angels Odds

Yankees odds to win: -135
Angels odds to win: +115
Spread: Yankees -1.5
Total: 9 runs

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Game Time and Information

Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Time: 7:05 PM ET
TV: Amazon Prime Video

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Who Will Win Yankees vs. Angels?

Yankees and Angels Betting Trends

The Yankees have put together a 10-6 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 62.5% of those games).

New York has an 8-5 record (winning 61.5% of its games) when it has played as moneyline favorites of -135 or shorter.

The Angels have been underdogs in four games this season and won two (50%) of those contests.

This season, Los Angeles has won two of its three games when it’s the underdog by at least +115 on the moneyline.

The Yankees have combined with opponents to go over the total six times this season for a 6-11-0 record against the over/under.

The Angels and their opponents have hit the over in seven of their 17 games with a total this season.

Yankees Stats & Insights

The Yankees rank 22nd in runs scored with 76, 4.5 per game.

New York is fifth in baseball with 26 home runs. They average 1.5 per game.

The Yankees’ .232 batting average ranks 22nd in the majors.

New York’s nine strikeouts per game rank 12th in baseball.

The Yankees pitching staff ranks third in the majors with a collective 10 strikeouts per nine innings.

New York has a 3.10 team ERA that ranks fourth among all MLB pitching staffs.

Angels Stats & Insights

The Angels have scored the 13th-most runs in the league this season with 86 (5.1 per game).

Los Angeles’ 20 home runs rank 13th in Major League Baseball.

The Angels’ .240 batting average ranks 19th in the league this season.

Los Angeles ranks 11th in strikeouts per game (8.9) among MLB offenses.

The Angels average the 23rd-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.3) in the league this season.

Los Angeles has pitched to a 3.62 ERA this season, which ranks ninth in baseball.

Yankees Key Players to Watch

Brito makes the start for the Yankees, his fourth of the season. He is 2-1 with a 6.75 ERA and eight strikeouts in 10 2/3 innings pitched.

Gleyber Torres has been key for New York with two home runs, six RBI and a batting average of .269 this season.

Anthony Rizzo’s batting average of .310 leads all New York hitters this season.

Aaron Judge’s five home runs lead all New York hitters, and he’s slugging .559.

DJ LeMahieu has 13 hits and an OBP of .345 to go with a slugging percentage of .510 this season.

Angels Key Players to Watch

The Angels will send Canning to the mound for his second start of the season.

Hunter Renfroe leads the Angels in home runs (four) and runs batted in (16).

Mike Trout has six doubles, three home runs and 13 walks while hitting .293.

Shohei Ohtani paces the Angels with four home runs.

Taylor Ward is hitting .250 with two doubles, two home runs and seven walks.

Yankees and Angels Injuries

Yankees: Giancarlo Stanton: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Josh Donaldson: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Ben Rortvedt: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Harrison Bader: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Jonathan Loaisiga: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Lou Trivino: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Carlos Rodón: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Luis Severino: 15 Day IL (Lat), Luis Gil: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Frankie Montás: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Scott Effross: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tommy Kahnle: 60 Day IL (Biceps)

Angels: Max Stassi: 10 Day IL (Hip ), Jared Walsh: 10 Day IL (Headaches), Ryan Tepera: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Chris Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jose Marte: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Davis Daniel: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)