A’s vs. Yankees, 6/18/21 MLB Betting Predictions & DFS Notes

A's vs. Yankees MLB Prediction

The A’s and Yankees will open a new series on Friday night in the Bronx, where James Kaprielian opposes Jameson Taillon in the pitching matchup. With the Yankees listed as favorites and the total sitting at 9.5, what’s the best play?

Game Snapshot

965 Oakland A’s (+115) at 966 New York Yankees (-135); o/u 9.5

8:10 p.m. ET, Friday, June 18, 2021

Yankee Stadium, New York, NY

Oakland A’s DFS Spin

Chad Pinder went 2-for-2 and drove in a run off the bench Wednesday to help the A's come back to beat the Angels 8-4. Pinder came off the bench as a pinch-hitter and singled in a run as part of the Athletics' six-run sixth inning. He remained in and had another single afterwards. The utilityman returned today after suffering a head injury when he was hit by a pitch in Monday's game.

New York Yankees DFS Spin

Gio Urshela went 3-for-5 with a homer, a double and three runs scored Thursday as the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 8-4 to complete a three-game sweep. Urshela briefly had a second homer, but the ball was correctly ruled foul on a replay review. It was Urshela's first three-hit game since he had four hits on April 11 against the Rays. His offensive numbers this year are well down from the last two seasons, but he's still been perfectly solid and his defense has remains strong.

A’s vs. Yankees Betting Prediction

The A’s are 1-5 in their last six games in the Bronx, while the Yankees are 17-7 in their last 24 games following a win. They’re also 5-2 in their last seven games versus American League West opponents, are 86-38 in their last 124 games as a home favorite and are 94-45 in their last 139 home games.

MLB BETTING PREDICTION: NEW YORK YANKEES -135