Yankees vs Dodgers Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 July 2026
Last updated: Jul 17, 2026, 11:05PM | Published: Jul 17, 2026, 3:35AM
The New York Yankees will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, starting at 9:05am AEST.
Gerrit Cole (3-4, 4.04 ERA) will start for the Yankees, pitting him against Roki Sasaki (3-5, 5.33 ERA) for the Dodgers.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Yankees vs Dodgers game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's NY Yankees vs LA Dodgers MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model is currently unable to split the two teams, giving both the Yankees and the Dodgers an equal 50% chance of winning the game.
Yankees vs Dodgers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Yankee Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Yankees $1.95, Dodgers $1.87
- Line: Yankees +1.5 ($1.61), Dodgers -1.5 ($2.40)
- Total (Over/Under 9 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Yankees at $1.95 and the Dodgers at $1.87.
The Yankees are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Dodgers, with odds of $1.61 available at TAB.
For the favourite Dodgers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.40.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Yankees (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to go over 60% of the time.
Yankees vs Dodgers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Yankees at $1.95 with TAB
- Line: Yankees +1.5 at $1.61 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Yankees vs Dodgers predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Yankees vs Dodgers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the NY Yankees vs LA Dodgers game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the NY Yankees vs LA Dodgers match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Yankees vs Dodgers: Essential Details
The match-up between the Yankees and Dodgers at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to commence at 9:05am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Saturday 18 July 2026
- Time: 9:05am AEST
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our NY Yankees vs LA Dodgers predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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