Yankees vs. Angels odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Thursday, April 16 from proven model

A pair of AL squads will conclude a four-game mid-week series on Thursday's MLB schedule as the New York Yankees host the Los Angeles Angels. New York (10-8) took Wednesday's contest after splitting the first two games of the series. Los Angeles (9-10) has now alternated losses with wins over its last seven outings. Max Fried (2-0, 1.93 ERA) will make the start for the Yankees, while L.A. has yet to announce a starter. The Yanks are 6-4 versus the Angels since the start of last season.

First pitch is at 1:35 p.m. ET from Yankee Stadium in New York City. The latest Angels vs. Yankees odds list New York as the -292 favorite on the money line (risk $292 to win $100). The over/under for total runs is 9.5.

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