Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees Picks and Prediction for Saturday, July 18, 2026

By: David Anicetti Published 07/18/2026, 12:15 AM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue their weekend series against the New York Yankees on Saturday at 8:08 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. Los Angeles is 61-36 and leads the NL West, while New York is 54-42 and sits second in the AL East. The Dodgers enter after dropping three straight games to Arizona, while the Yankees have won four consecutive games following a strong road trip through Tampa Bay and Washington. This is the second game of a three-game series between two World Series contenders. Build your bankroll with our free MLB picks.

Los Angeles Dodgers Preview

The Dodgers continue to feature one of baseball's top offenses, batting .262 while scoring 506 runs with 127 home runs and a .343 on-base percentage. Shohei Ohtani leads the way with a .293 batting average, 22 home runs and 58 RBI, while Freddie Freeman is hitting .290 with 103 hits. Andy Pages has driven in a team-high 66 runs with 17 home runs, and Max Muncy has added 17 home runs to provide plenty of power throughout the lineup.

Los Angeles has also been outstanding on the mound, ranking third in MLB with a 3.55 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP while holding opponents to a .216 batting average. The pitching staff has recorded 866 strikeouts across 858.1 innings and continues to give the Dodgers a chance to win every night.

Injuries: Blake Treinen (15-Day IL), Edwin Diaz (60-Day IL), Will Smith (10-Day IL), Enrique Hernandez (10-Day IL), Ben Casparius (60-Day IL).

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New York Yankees Preview

The Yankees have relied heavily on their power, batting .237 while scoring 462 runs with an MLB-leading 142 home runs and a .317 on-base percentage. Ben Rice has been the offensive star, batting .279 with 29 home runs and 68 RBI. Cody Bellinger has added 11 home runs and 51 RBI, while Paul Goldschmidt has contributed 15 home runs and 42 RBI. Aaron Judge hit 17 home runs before landing on the injured list and remains a significant absence.

New York owns the best pitching staff in baseball, leading MLB with a 3.39 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .228 batting average. The Yankees have also totaled 832 strikeouts and have consistently prevented big innings throughout the season.

Injuries: Max Fried (15-Day IL), Aaron Judge (10-Day IL), Carlos Rodon (15-Day IL), Clarke Schmidt (60-Day IL), Giancarlo Stanton (10-Day IL).

Pitching Matchup

Los Angeles Dodgers – Emmet Sheehan (RHP)

Sheehan is 4-6 with a 4.81 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP across 82.1 innings this season. He has allowed 76 hits while striking out 93 batters and has the ability to miss bats when he is locating his fastball.

New York Yankees – Ryan Weathers (LHP)

Weathers is 3-7 with a 4.15 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 97.2 innings. He has allowed 94 hits while recording 110 strikeouts and has pitched better than his record suggests.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees Prediction

This matchup features two of the deepest rosters in baseball, with both teams combining elite pitching and dangerous lineups despite several key injuries. The Yankees enter with more momentum after winning four straight games, while the Dodgers are trying to end a three-game skid. Expect both offenses to create scoring chances, but New York's pitching staff has been the more consistent unit throughout the season and should make enough timely plays at home. A close game is likely, with the bullpen becoming the difference over the final few innings. Final Score Prediction: New York Yankees win 5-4.