New York Yankees vs Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/29

MLB game preview

The New York Yankees will visit the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. The Yankees have a record of 34-22 and are second in the AL East. They are on a four-game winning streak and have won six of their last ten games.

The Athletics have a record of 27-29 and are second in the AL West. They have lost their last three games and have a 4-6 record in their last ten. The game will take place on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 9:40 PM, and will be aired on NBC.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have been on a winning streak recently. They won their last three games against the Kansas City Royals. In those games, the Yankees scored 26 runs and allowed only 4.

The Yankees’ batting has been strong this season. They lead the league with 83 home runs. Their slugging percentage is second at .438, showing their power at the plate.

Carlos Rodón is set to start for the Yankees in the next game. This season, he has a 4.15 ERA and 17 strikeouts. Rodón will look to continue the Yankees’ strong pitching performance.

Yankees vs Athletics Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB Regular Season
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. None Athletics
  • Venue: Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA
  • Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline -150, Athletics Moneyline +126

Athletics Team Preview

The Athletics have faced a challenging stretch recently. They have lost their last three games against the Mariners. In these games, the team struggled with both hitting and pitching.

The Athletics are ranked sixth in batting average and on-base percentage this season. They have a team batting average of .246 and an on-base percentage of .326. Despite these decent rankings, their slugging percentage is lower, ranking ninth.

On the pitching side, the Athletics’ earned run average ranks 23rd in the league. They have allowed a batting average against of .254. The team has also given up 74 home runs, placing them 18th in that category.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored on the moneyline at -150 against the Athletics, who are at +126. The Yankees have strong hitting stats with a .242 batting average and rank first in home runs. Their pitching is also solid with a 3.14 ERA, ranking second. Given these stats, the recommendation is to pick the Yankees to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 10.0 with the over at -108 and the under at -112. The Yankees’ strong offense and the Athletics’ high ERA of 4.41 suggest a high-scoring game. The projected score leans towards the over, making the over 10.0 the recommended pick.