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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get New York Yankees vs Milwaukee Brewers predictions for MLB Friday.
The Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees will meet in MLB action at American Family Field on Friday, starting at 7:40 PM ET.
The Brewers will start Jacob Misiorowski (2-2, 2.84 ERA), while the Yankees have opted for Max Fried (4-1, 2.39 ERA).
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Yankees a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Brewers.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's Yankees vs. Brewers matchup, including best bets and picks.
Yankees vs. Brewers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's MLB matchup between the Yankees and Brewers, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Yankees a 54% chance of beating the Brewers.
According to our model, the Brewers (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 52% chance of going over.
Yankees vs. Brewers odds [5/8/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Yankees | Brewers |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+140) | +1.5 (-163) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +107 |
| Total | o7.5 (-102) | u7.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Yankees vs. Brewers 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 | Yankees -1.5 | +140 |
| Moneyline | Yankees | -120 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -102 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Yankees vs. Brewers game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB matchup between the Brewers and Yankees at American Family Field is scheduled to start at 7:40 PM ET.
- Who: New York Yankees vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Time: 7:40 PM ET/4:40PM PT
- Venue: American Family Field
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Brewers in Friday's MLB matchup.
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