Thursday’s MLB slate features a plethora of day games, including the series finale between the Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees in the Bronx. This is the last game of a four-game set, with the Yankees holding a 2-1 lead entering Thursday afternoon and looking to secure the series win.
The Yankees took the series opener in a high-scoring 11-10 victory, where three-time MVP Aaron Judge powered his team with two home runs. In that same game, three-time MVP Mike Trout turned back the clock and also hit two home runs for the Angels. Ironically, against the Bronx Bombers, the Angels followed that up by hitting five home runs in their Game 2 win, including another long ball from Trout.
His power surge didn’t stop there, as Trout hit a go-ahead two-run home run on Wednesday night. However, the Yankees pulled off a late comeback for a walk-off 5-4 win to take the series lead.
With Max Fried on the mound, the Yankees will look to win the series against the Angels in front of their home crowd at Yankee Stadium.
Angels vs. Yankees Game Info
- 📍 Where: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- 📅 Date: Thursday, April 16
- ⏰ First Pitch: 1:35 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
- ⚾ Probable Pitchers:
- Angels: Brent Suter
- Yankees: Max Fried
Angels vs. Yankees Current Odds
The Yankees enter as home favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook with a series victory on the line, but Trout and the Angels will look to salvage a split before heading out of New York:
- Moneyline: Yankees -300, Angels +240
- Run Line: Yankees -2.5 (+115), Angels +2.5 (-135)
- Total (Runs): Over 9.5 (-120), Under 9.5 (+100)
Battle of MVPs: Trout vs. Judge
Mike Trout is one of the most talented players to ever step foot on a baseball field. Unfortunately, the 34-year-old has been plagued by injuries over the last six seasons and hasn’t been able to fully showcase his greatness the way he once did.
Despite hitting just .239 so far in 2026, Trout is among the league leaders with six home runs this season. In this series specifically, he’s hitting .357 with four home runs and eight RBIs.
On the other hand, Aaron Judge is considered one of, if not the best, players in Major League Baseball. He’s the reigning back-to-back American League MVP and is tied for the AL lead in home runs this season with seven.
Like Trout, Judge’s batting average is lower than usual at .235, but he’s also enjoying success at the plate in this series. He’s hitting .308 with a double, three home runs, and four RBIs as he and the Yankees look to win the series against the Angels Thursday afternoon.
Judge is the betting favorite to win the 2026 AL MVP Award at +190 odds at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook, but if Trout can stay healthy and sustain his recent success, his +4000 odds could offer real value.
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for LAA-NYY
Player prop markets are drawing plenty of attention for Thursday’s daytime action in New York, including these five most-bet player props for the Angels vs. Yankees series finale:
- Jo Adell – Hits Over 0.5
- Mike Trout – Hits Over 0.5
- Mike Trout – Home Runs Over 0.5
- Zach Neto – Hits Over 0.5
- Max Fried – To Record 5+ Strikeouts
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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