New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers

Kickoff (UTC+8)：2026-07-20 07:20

Final Score：New York Yankees 2 - 1 Los Angeles Dodgers

Latest Odds

Line Movement (open → latest)

TimeHomeDrawAwayOver/Under
07-19 08:302.0700.0001.8607.50
07-21 08:002.1500.0001.8008.50

AI Deep Analysis

Yankees’ Cam Schlittler’s elite FIP and Dodgers’ unfamiliarity with him tilt the scale—home ML is the sharp side at 2.04.

This game’s angle

The market is split almost down the middle, but the Yankees’ Cam Schlittler—with his 2.74 FIP, 29.2% K rate, and a fastball sitting at 95 mph—is the best pitcher on the field. The Dodgers’ lineup has never seen him before, and that unfamiliarity is a real, underrated edge for New York at home.

The balance of power

Starting pitcher form and strength

Cam Schlittler’s last five starts: 6.7 IP/2 ER, 8.0 IP/1 ER, 4.0 IP/6 ER, 5.0 IP/0 ER, 6.0 IP/0 ER. The blip against Detroit (4 HR allowed) is the only red flag, but his 0.91 HR/9 and 5.3% BB rate show it’s an outlier. His fastball (44% usage, 98 mph) and cutter (27%, 94 mph) are generating swings and misses, and the Dodgers’ lineup has zero history against him—13/13 hitters have never faced Schlittler. That’s a massive edge for the Yankees’ ace. Today, he’s more likely to dominate than get blown up.

Lineup vs this pitcher

The Dodgers’ lineup posts a strong 0.783 OPS vs right-handed pitching, led by Shohei Ohtani (0.944 OPS vs RHP, 286 PA) and Freddie Freeman (0.920 OPS vs RHP, 284 PA). However, Schlittler’s repertoire—fastball-heavy with a 98 mph average—has suppressed right-handed hitters all year. The Yankees’ lineup, meanwhile, is less intimidating vs righties (0.748 OPS), but Ben Rice (1.036 OPS vs RHP, 260 PA) is a standout. The Dodgers’ lack of familiarity with Schlittler’s stuff (100% first-time matchups) neutralizes some of their split advantage.

What the market is thinking

The market opened with the Yankees at 47.3% implied and has drifted to 48.1%, while the Dodgers sit at 51.9%. The data, however, leans Yankees: 4 of 5 key factors (starter FIP, bullpen, injuries, unfamiliarity) favor New York, with only the lineup split slightly favoring LAD. The market’s near-pick’em pricing underrates the Yankees’ edge in starting pitching and unfamiliarity. The line move toward the Yankees suggests sharp money is starting to recognize this.

Park and injuries

Yankee Stadium’s park factor is 97 (slightly pitcher-friendly), with 26°C temps and 14 kph wind—neutral conditions. Injuries: Yankees are missing Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and three pitchers; Dodgers have 11 on the IL, including Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell. The Yankees’ absences hurt, but the Dodgers’ pitching depth is far more compromised.

Total points

The simulated total leans slightly under at 49.7% for over 7.5, with an expected combined score of 7.91. Both starters have sub-1.0 HR/9, and the bullpens are elite. The most likely scores are 2-3, 3-4, and 3-2—all under 7.5. The under is the sharper side, especially with two aces and tired lineups in a doubleheader.

Conclusion: Where I stand

Recommend: home_ml

Reason: Schlittler’s 2.74 FIP and 100% unfamiliarity to the Dodgers’ lineup give the Yankees a real edge the market hasn’t fully priced in.

Confidence: 51% – The data leans home, but the Dodgers’ lineup split and recent form keep it close.

Biggest risk: Schlittler’s one bad start (4.0 IP, 6 ER vs Tigers) shows he can be hit hard if his command falters.

Model Pick：home_ml（Confidence 51%）

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