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Apr 5, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) heads to the dugout after catching a fly ball to end the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
The Yankees, off to a blistering 7-2 start, hope to stay hot tonight when they open a three-game series against the visiting Athletics. First pitch is set for 7:05 pm, ET, at Yankee Stadium.<\/p>\n
Both teams were off Sunday.<\/p>\n
Tonight, the Yankees hand the ball to Cam Schlittler (2-0, 0.00 ERA), who has only allowed 3 hits in 11.2 innings this season. Schlittler has never faced the A\u2019s. The Athletics counter with Aaron Civale (1-0, 3.60), who has struggled throughout his career vs. the Yankees.<\/p>\n
Elite power threats like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are primed to do damage against an Athletics pitching staff that has struggled to keep the ball in the yard. <\/p>\n
We break down the key trends and stats and find the best betting value for Athletics at Yankees tonight.<\/p>\n
Oakland Athletics vs New York Yankees Betting Odds<\/p>\n
Here is a look at the current best betting lines for this matchup, with live odds, subject to change:<\/p>\n
Moneyline: Yankees -235 | Athletics +210<\/p>\n
Runline (Spread): Yankees -1.5 (-110) | Athletics +1.5 (+100)<\/p>\n
Total (O\/U): 8 (Over -120| Under -115)<\/p>\n
The betting market firmly positions the home team as heavy favorites. We have tracked notable line movement leading up to first pitch, with New York\u2019s moneyline shifting from a -188 opening line to a steep -246. Stripping out the 4.43% market juice, the vig-free implied probabilities sit at 68.08% for New York and 31.92% for Oakland. The total runs market has ticked down slightly from 8.5 to a flat 8, with the Over currently favored at -119.<\/p>\n
Aaron Civale vs Yankees<\/p>\n
GSIPERAW-HHRBBSOOppAVGOppOPS734.06.351-54061630.299.879<\/p>\n
Yankees Hitters vs Aaron Civale<\/p>\n
PlayerPosPAABHHRRBIBBSOAVGOPSAaron JudgeOF191751225.294.957Cody BellingerOF8800001.000.000Giancarlo StantonDH8621120.3331.333Paul GoldschmidtIF7741200.5711.857Anthony VolpeIF5500001.000.000Jazz Chisholm Jr.IF5532402.6002.400Oswaldo CabreraIF4420101.5001.000Trent GrishamOF4400004.000.000Amed RosarioIF3300001.000.000Randal GrichukOF3310001.3331.000Max SchuemannIF2200001.000.000Ryan McMahonIF2210001.5001.000Austin WellsC1100001.000.000Ben RiceIF11111001.0005.000Jasson Dom\u00ednguezOF1100000.000.000<\/p>\n
Yankees vs Athletics Predictions and Best Bets<\/p>\n
Runline Pick: Yankees -1.5 (-110 at BetMGM<\/a>)<\/p>\n Laying -246 on the moneyline offers poor betting value, but attacking the runline presents a distinct statistical edge. The Yankees boast an elite 2.353 team ERA and a 1.008 WHIP, heavily outmatching an Athletics pitching staff carrying a bloated 5.513 ERA and a 1.787 WHIP. With New York starting 7-2 overall and Oakland floundering with a 1-5 road record, backing the home favorites to cover the 1.5-run spread is the optimal angle to exploit the pitching disparity.<\/p>\n Total Pick: Over 8 Runs (-120 at Bet365<\/a>)<\/p>\n Situational trends heavily support a high-scoring affair in the Bronx. New York has hit the Over in 100% of their home games this season and holds a 60% Over rate when playing as the betting favorite. Given Oakland\u2019s inability to limit baserunners, New York\u2019s offense\u2014which has already generated 47 runs and 24 extra-base hits\u2014should do the heavy lifting to eclipse the eight-run total.<\/p>\n Top Yankees vs Athletics Player Prop Bets<\/p>\n