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MLB: New York Yankees at Los Angeles Dodgers
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  • What: MLB Regular Season Game
  • When:  May 31, 2025
  • Who:  New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Time: 4:15 p.m. PST
  • Where: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles, CA)

The New York Yankees (35-21) are squaring off against the LA Dodgers (35-22) in the second game of a 3-game interleague series at Dodger Stadium, with the first pitch set for 4:15 p.m. PST.

The Dodgers currently lead the season series 1-0 after an 8-5 victory on Friday as +120 home underdogs.

In that game, the Yankees took an early 5-2 lead thanks to four home runs, including blasts from Aaron Judge and Paul Goldschmidt.

However, left-hander Max Fried faltered in the sixth inning, allowing four runs and suffering his first loss of the season, snapping the Yankees’ 5-game winning streak.

For the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani hit two solo homers, bringing his league-leading total to 22. Freddie Freeman contributed with two doubles and an RBI, while Andy Pages drove in three runs.

Let’s take a look at the pitching matchup: Will Warren vs. Landon Knack.

Warren (3-2, 4.09 ERA) makes his 12th start, featuring a 1.26 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9, and 11.9 K/9 over 50 2/3 innings.

In his last outing, he went 4 innings with 2 earned runs, 2 hits, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts in a no-decision against the Rockies in a 5-4 win. His 2025 road record stands at 1-1 with a 4.75 ERA across 30 1/3 innings. He has not faced the Dodgers.

Knack (2-2, 5.22 ERA) is making his sixth start, with a 1.36 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9, and 8.6 K/9 in 29 1/3 innings.

In his last start, he pitched 6 innings, allowing 1 earned run and striking out 5 in a loss to the Mets. His home record this season is 0-1 with a 7.07 ERA over 14 innings.

He faced the Yankees once in the 2024 World Series, going 4 innings with 1 earned run in a no-decision. The Over hit on Friday, marking a trend shift for both teams. The Dodgers at even money (+100) are the best bet in this matchup.

Best Bet: Dodgers Money Line at +100 odds

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