New York Yankees vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/25

MLB game preview

The New York Yankees will play the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The game is set for Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 6:05 PM. The Yankees have a record of 58-45 and are second in the AL East. They are on a two-game win streak and have gone 7-3 in their last ten games.

The Phillies have a record of 56-48 and are also second in their division, the NL East. They are on a three-game losing streak and have a 4-6 record in their last ten games. The weather forecast predicts a very hot day with clear skies and a light breeze. The game will be broadcast on YES.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees head into their next game with solid recent performances. They won their last two games against the Phillies and Pirates, with their pitchers not allowing a single run. Cam Schlittler was outstanding in the last game, striking out 12 batters over 7 1/3 innings without giving up a run.

The Yankees’ lineup features Ben Rice, who leads the team with 30 home runs. Paul Goldschmidt and Jazz Chisholm Jr. add power with 16 homers each. Cody Bellinger has also contributed with 11 home runs and a .257 batting average.

On the mound, Ryan Weathers will start the next game. He holds a 3-7 record with a 4.40 ERA this season. The Yankees’ pitching staff ranks first in ERA and second in home runs given up, showcasing their ability to control games defensively.

Yankees vs Phillies Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies
  • Venue: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA
  • Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline -120, Phillies Moneyline +100

Philadelphia Phillies Team Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies have struggled in their recent games at home. They lost to the New York Yankees by a score of 1-0, despite strong pitching from Jesús Luzardo. The Phillies managed only four hits and no home runs in that game.

Against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Phillies lost 9-5. They hit two home runs in that game, showing some power at the plate. However, their pitching allowed 11 hits and two home runs, which led to the loss.

In another game against the Dodgers, the Phillies lost 2-1. Zack Wheeler pitched seven innings with nine strikeouts, but the team could not provide enough run support. The Phillies had seven hits, but none left the park.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored to win with a moneyline of -120 against the Phillies’ +100. The Yankees have a strong pitching staff with the best ERA in the league at 3.35. This gives them an edge over the Phillies, whose ERA ranks 18th. The projected score is Yankees 5, Phillies 4, making the Yankees a solid pick to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. Both teams have strong offensive numbers, with the Yankees having the 2nd most home runs and the Phillies ranking 5th. Considering this, the projected total score is 9 runs. Thus, the recommendation is to take the over at 8.5 (-116).