Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/18

MLB game preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers will play against the New York Yankees in an MLB regular season game. The game will be held at Yankee Stadium in New York. It is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 8:08 PM and will be aired on FOX.

The Dodgers lead the NL West with a record of 62-36. They have a road record of 31-17. The Yankees are second in the AL East with a record of 54-43 and a home record of 23-21. The weather forecast predicts light rain with mild temperatures and a light breeze.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have shown strong hitting this season. Their team batting average is .260, ranking second in the league. They also rank second in on-base percentage and slugging percentage. This makes them a tough lineup to face.

Pitching is also a strength for the Dodgers. Their team ERA is 3.52, which ranks third in the league. They allow a batting average of .215, the best in the league. This shows they have reliable pitching options.

Shohei Ohtani is a key player for the Dodgers. He has 22 home runs and 58 RBIs this season. His batting average is .289, making him a consistent hitter. He is a big part of the Dodgers’ offense.

Dodgers vs Yankees Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium, New York, NY
  • Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dodgers Moneyline -114, Yankees Moneyline -106

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees are coming off a narrow 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gerrit Cole pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out eight. Ben Rice had two hits, including a double, but the team failed to hit any home runs.

In their previous game against the Washington Nationals, the Yankees secured a 5-3 victory. Will Warren pitched five innings, giving up one earned run. Cody Bellinger scored two runs and Jazz Chisholm Jr. contributed with an RBI double.

The Yankees’ lineup features Ben Rice, who leads the team with 29 home runs and a .282 batting average. Jasson Domínguez and Cody Bellinger add depth, each contributing runs and hits in recent games. On the mound, Ryan Weathers is set to start, holding a 4.15 ERA this season with 110 strikeouts.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers are favored with a moneyline of -114, while the Yankees are at -106. The Dodgers have a higher batting average and on-base percentage, ranking second in both categories. Their pitching is also strong, ranking first in batting average against. Based on these stats, the recommendation is to pick the Dodgers to win. The projected score is Dodgers 5, Yankees 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.5. The Dodgers and Yankees both have solid pitching, with the Yankees having the best ERA in the league. Given these pitching strengths, the game is likely to be low-scoring. The recommendation is to take the under at 8.5. The projected total score is 9, slightly over the line, but the pitching stats suggest a tighter game.