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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get New York Yankees vs Athletics predictions for MLB Friday.
will take on the New York Yankees in MLB action at Sutter Health Park on Friday, beginning at 9:40 PM ET.
The Athletics will start Luis Severino (2-5, 4.23 ERA), up against Carlos Rodón (0-2, 4.15 ERA) for the Yankees.
Based on the latest simulation results, 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 Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Yankees vs. A's prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's MLB game between the Yankees and Athletics, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Yankees a 55% chance of beating the Athletics.
According to our model, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the 9.5-run over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Yankees vs. Athletics odds [5/29/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Yankees | Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+118) | +1.5 (-134) |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | o9.5 (-108) | u9.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Yankees vs. Athletics picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | -134 |
| Moneyline | Athletics | +120 |
| Total | Over 9.5 | -108 |
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
Friday's MLB game between the Athletics and Yankees at Sutter Health Park is scheduled to begin at 9:40 PM ET.
- Who: New York Yankees vs. Athletics
- Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Time: 9:40 PM ET/6:40PM PT
- Venue: Sutter Health Park
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Athletics in Friday'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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