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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get New York Yankees vs Athletics predictions for MLB Sunday.
will face the New York Yankees in MLB action at Sutter Health Park on Sunday, beginning at 4:05 PM ET.
The Athletics will have Jacob Lopez (4-2, 5.73 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Yankees have opted for Will Warren (6-1, 3.55 ERA).
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Yankees as the most likely winner of the Yankees vs. Athletics game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Yankees vs. A's prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB matchup between the Yankees and Athletics, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Yankees a 57% chance of defeating the Athletics.
According to our model, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the run line, while the 9.5-run over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Yankees vs. Athletics odds [5/31/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Yankees | Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (-111) | +1.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -175 | +148 |
| Total | o9.5 (-115) | u9.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Yankees vs. Athletics picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Athletics +1.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Athletics | +148 |
| Total | Over 9.5 | -115 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Athletics +1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Yankees vs. A's game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB matchup between the Athletics and Yankees at Sutter Health Park is scheduled to start at 4:05 PM ET.
- Who: New York Yankees vs. Athletics
- Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Time: 4:05 PM ET/1:05PM PT
- Venue: Sutter Health Park
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Athletics in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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