Dodgers vs. Yankees prediction: Yankees favored to win Saturday's MLB matchup [7/18/2026]
Get Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Yankees predictions for MLB Saturday.
The New York Yankees will square off with the Los Angeles Dodgers, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, starting at 8:08 PM ET.
Ryan Weathers (3-7, 4.15 ERA) will start for the Yankees, while the Dodgers are going with Emmet Sheehan (4-6, 4.81 ERA).
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Yankees a slight edge with a 51.1% win probability over the Dodgers.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's Dodgers vs. Yankees matchup, including best bets and picks.
Dodgers vs. Yankees prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Yankees a 51.1% chance of beating the Dodgers.
According to our model, the Yankees (+1.5) have a 62.8% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 58.8% chance of going over,.
Dodgers vs. Yankees odds [7/18/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dodgers | Yankees |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+163) | +1.5 (-167) |
| Moneyline | +102 | -104 |
| Total | o8.5 (-113) | u8.5 (+115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Dodgers vs. Yankees picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Yankees +1.5 | -167 |
| Moneyline | Yankees | -104 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -113 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Dodgers vs. Yankees game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB action between the Yankees and Dodgers at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:08 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Time: 8:08 PM ET/5:08PM PT
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 51.1% win probability, will likely beat the Dodgers in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
