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The New York Yankees will look to continue to build off their 7-2 start when they host the Athletics for an early week series starting tonight.
We like their chances in the opening with one of the most promising young arms in the majors on the mound.
My A’s vs. Yankees predictions and MLB picks break down the matchup and why we’re backing a low-scoring New York win on Tuesday, April 7.
Who will win A’s vs Yankees today: Yankees moneyline (-230)
There’s been a bit of a rush to fade Cam Schlittler in the market early this season after his postseason accomplishments last year.
In some ways I understand it, but he’s simply responded by being untouchable, allowing zero runs over two starts and, perhaps more importantly, posting an expected ERA of just 1.09 (top 2% of the league). I’m backing him here.
This is the ideal opponent for his elite chase rate, strikeout build. The Athletics own the highest whiff rate in baseball at 32% and the highest swing rate at 51%.
They pair this with the lowest chase contact rate in the league. Schlittler should curve through this lineup, making over strikeouts, outs, and under hits all of interest too.
COVERS INTEL: The A’s 31.8% whiff rate is the highest in baseball through the first week-plus of the season. A’s vs Yankees Over/Under pick: Under 8.5 (-118)
This play is mostly a double down of Schlittler having a big-time performance. I made this number 8.1 so I see a decent amount of value getting around the half run.
We’ve talked about Schlittler enough but I’m a fan of A’s hurler Aaron Civale, too. His groundball rate won’t stay at over 55% all season but for the moment, I’ll respect it and say that’s the profile you want the most when facing New York.
Pairing that with just a 6% barrel rate tells you he limits damage in the air even if he cannot miss bats. The New York Yankees will score but Civale’s contact profile keeps balls on the ground.
- ML/RL bets: 2-2, -0.04 units
- Over/Under bets: 4-1, +3.04 units
A’s vs Yankees odds
- Moneyline: Athletics +194 | New York Yankees -203
- Run line: Athletics +1.5 (-106) | New York Yankees -1.5 (+100)
- Over/Under: Over 8.5 | Under 8.5
A’s vs Yankees trend
The New York Yankees have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 31 of their last 45 games (+17.25 Units / 23% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for A’s vs. Yankees.
How to watch A’s vs Yankees and game info
| Location | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY |
| Date | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
| First pitch | 7:05 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBC Sports California, YES |
| A’s starting pitcher | Aaron Civale (1-0, 3.60 ERA) |
| Yankees starting pitcher | Cam Schlittler (2-0, 0.00 ERA) |
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