The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off against the New York Yankees in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday Night Baseball at Dodger Stadium. After two convincing victories, with the Dodgers winning 8-5 on Friday and dominating the Yankees 18-2 on Saturday, Los Angeles aims for a series sweep. Ryan Yarbrough will take the mound for the Yankees, boasting a 2-0 record with a 3.06 ERA, while the Dodgers will counter with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has made a significant impact this season with a 6-3 record and a stellar 1.97 ERA.
The scheduled first pitch is at 7:10 p.m. ET. According to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, the Dodgers are favorites at -172, while the Yankees are positioned as underdogs at +144, indicating a potential high-scoring game with an over/under of 9 runs.
Despite their recent struggles in this series, the Yankees entered the matchup in strong form, having won nine of their last ten games, including a successful road trip where they swept a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. The SportsLine Projection Model suggests the Yankees could pull off an upset, with the model assigning them a 44% chance to win and projecting they could cover the spread against the Dodgers.
Notably, both teams are among the top scoring units in Major League Baseball. The Dodgers lead the league with 340 runs scored in 58 games, averaging 5.9 runs per game, while the Yankees follow closely, having totaled 312 runs over 57 games with an average of 5.5 runs per game.
As fans look forward to this final matchup, all eyes will be on Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s performance. Known for his exceptional skills on the mound, the model anticipates he might register under 6.5 strikeouts, citing that he’s had six or fewer strikeouts in six of his eleven starts this season.
This game promises to be a thrilling conclusion to a competitive series, highlighting the excellence of both teams. Regardless of the outcome, the Dodgers and Yankees’ showdown is a showcase of high-level baseball, captivating fans and bettors alike.