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Milwaukee Brewers Poised to Surprise New York Yankees in Interleague Matchup at American Family Field

The New York Yankees will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Friday with first pitch set for 7:10 p.m. CT. The Yankees, with a record of 17-8 SU, are expected to start right-hander Luis Gil, who has a 1-1 record with a 2.75 ERA this season. The Brewers, with a record of 16-8 SU, will start right-hander Colin Rea, who is 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA. New York is the betting favorite at -120 and the line has not changed.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -120 | Brewers +107
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+140) | Brewers +1.5 (-160)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 55%.

New York vs Milwaukee Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees completed their series with Oakland on Thursday, winning two of the first three games and taking a half-game lead over Baltimore. They are currently ranked 7th in OBP, 15th in OPS, 11th in home runs, and 16th in RBI. The Yankees pitching staff has a 2.95 ERA and is ranked 2nd in the league. Gil will be starting on Friday after a strong performance in his last outing. The team is ranked 14th in power rankings, with a strong offense averaging 4.44 runs per game and a top-ranked defense allowing only 3.48 runs against them. Research is recommended before looking for the best betting sites.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers recently completed a four-game split with Pittsburgh, maintaining their strong start to the season with a 16-8 record. They are currently leading the NL Central division, but face competition from the Cubs and Reds. The Brewers have impressive offensive statistics, ranking in the top five for OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBI. Their pitching staff has also put up solid numbers with a 3.42 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. Rea will be the starting pitcher for the Brewers in their upcoming game. Despite a 2-4 record with a 4.80 ERA in home games last year, he had a strong recent performance against the Cardinals. The Brewers have a power ranking of 2 and are ranked 8th for offense and 7th for defense, scoring an average of 5.22 runs per game while allowing 3.78 runs per game. In their last three matchups, the New York team won two games against Milwaukee. For more expert picks in MLB, check out our recommendations.

Milwaukee Brewers Poised to Surprise New York Yankees in Interleague Matchup

Betting Trends: Milwaukee has shown strength as a betting underdog this season, holding a 10-5 record SU in such games, as well as posting a 10-5 record SU after a win. The Brewers are poised to surprise the Yankees in interleague play on Friday. While Yanks SP Gil has had a solid season overall, his high walk rate may prove detrimental against the Brewers, who rank highly in OBP, total bases, and walks. Additionally, Milwaukee has performed well against right-handed pitchers, boasting strong slash lines. I anticipate that the home team will provide ample run support for starter Rea, potentially forcing the Yankees starter out of the game early. With a strong bullpen that ranks highly in ERA and WHIP, Milwaukee is in a favorable position to secure a win. At plus odds, a wager on Milwaukee to win outright tomorrow carries value.

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