Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Yankees Picks and Prediction for Monday, April 13, 2026

By: Jake Allman Published 04/13/2026, 12:10 AM ET

The Angels head to Yankee Stadium for the opener of this series with both teams just above or below .500. Los Angeles sits at 7-8 and has dropped three of the last four, while New York enters at 8-6 but is riding a four-game losing streak. This matchup gives bettors a clear pitching contrast and two offenses that have been inconsistent to start the season. Elevate your MLB game with our top-notch MLB picks.

The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM ET in the Bronx. The weather looks favorable with temperatures around 72 degrees, which should support normal hitting conditions. The Yankees are slight favorites at home based on early projections, with market confidence leaning toward New York at nearly 63 percent.

Angels Preview

Los Angeles has struggled to generate consistent offense, hitting just .204 as a team with a .315 OBP and .353 slugging percentage. The Angels have scored 64 runs through 15 games, but have been held to three runs or fewer in three of their last four contests. Zach Neto leads with five home runs, while Jorge Soler has driven in 15 runs despite a .222 average. The bullpen has a 3.92 ERA, but the staff has already issued 80 walks, which continues to put pressure on run prevention.

Yusei Kikuchi gets the ball for Los Angeles, and the numbers are concerning early. Kikuchi is 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA and 1.77 WHIP across 14.2 innings. He has allowed 20 hits and six walks, which has led to steady traffic on the bases. While the 16 strikeouts show swing-and-miss ability, the lack of control and giving up too many hits have hurt him in both outings.

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Yankees Preview

New York has not hit much better overall with a .202 average, but the pitching has carried the team to a 2.60 ERA and 1.08 WHIP. The Yankees have allowed just 35 walks while striking out 127 hitters, showing much better command across the staff. Ben Rice has been a standout at the plate, hitting .341 with four home runs and 12 RBI, providing the most consistent offensive production in the lineup.

Will Warren takes the mound for New York and has been steady through two starts. He owns a 3.07 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 14.2 innings with 14 strikeouts. Warren has limited damage well and kept the ball in the park outside of two home runs allowed. Against a struggling Angels lineup, this sets up as a favorable spot.

Angels vs Yankees Prediction and Best Bets

The edge here is clearly on the mound and in overall pitching depth. The Yankees have been more reliable, limiting baserunners, and Kikuchi’s early struggles are hard to trust on the road. Los Angeles has not shown enough offensive consistency to back him up.

Pick: Yankees Moneyline

Lean: Under the total

Final Score Prediction: Yankees 5, Angels 3