Baseball Showdown Prediction: Yankees vs. Athletics – Forecast, Odds, Best Bet – May 9, 2025
Here's a kicked-up, informal take on that baseball match-up:
New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics: Ready for a slugfest!
The Big Apple Bombers head west to take on The Oakland Outlaws tonight. Let's dive into our MLB predictions with a Yankees-Athletics pick,_, and find out where to catch the game.
Starting on the Mound
Will "The Wild Card" Warren vs. Osvaldo "Ozzie" Bido
Will Warren (1-2) boasts a 5.65 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 28.2 innings pitched, 15 walks, and 34 strikeouts, while Ozzie Bido (2-2) is at 4.71 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 36.1 innings pitched, 14 walks, and 21 strikeouts.
Without further ado, here are the current MLB odds (courtesy of FanDuel):
MLB Odds: Yankees-Athletics Odds
- New York Yankees: -1.5 (+105)
- Moneyline: -142
- Athletics: +1.5 (-126)
- Moneyline: +120
- Over: 10.5 (-105)
- Under: 10.5 (-115)
Game time and where to stream the action
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TV: YES Network, NBC Sports California
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Yankees: Swinging for the Fences!
The Yankees' offense is straight-up lethal—Aaron Judge, the world's best hitter, Baum-Bam (Trent Grisham), Paul Goldschmidt (PG13), Ben Rice, and Austin Wells can all put a charge in the ball. At Sutter Health Park, the ball flies even further, thanks to the second-highest park factor in the league. If the Yankees catch one or two in the air, they'll rack up runs!
Osvaldo Bido, on the other hand, has struggled at Sutter Health Park, boasting an ERA over 6.00 and allowing opposing batters to hit over .300. It's clear that the stadium isn't exactly a pitchers' paradise —and we've seen this time and time again. The Yankees will certainly take advantage of Ozzie's less-than-stellar home performance.
Athletics: Don't Sleep on 'em!
Don't be fooled by the Athletics' recent loss; they're a stronger squad than the numbers suggest! They're taking on a pitcher who struggles when it comes to limiting runs. Will Warren allows opposing offenses to hit the ball hard against him, racking up a high average exit velocity, and issues far too many chases out of the zone. With the opportunity to talk a base, the Athletics will have plenty of opportunities to score runs!
Final Prediction: Yankees vs Athletics
This could be shaping up to be a 15+ total run game as both teams score repeatedly. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Yankees reach seven or eight runs on the night. Plus, the Athletics have the chance to match them offensively. However, given Will Warren's struggles with run prevention, we're calling it for the Yankees to win.
Final Prediction & Pick: Yankees ML (-142)
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- With the Yankees' potent offense and the generous park factors at Sutter Health Park, baseball betting odds might sway in favor of the Yankees.
- In tonight's game, the Athletics have the potential to take advantage of Warren's struggles in limiting runs, increasing their chances in the sports match-up.
- Regarding the MLB playoffs betting angle, as the Yankees exhibit a solid chance of securing a win, betting on the Yankees' moneyline could be an intriguing option in this slugfest.
