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10,000 Sim Trials Run
NYY

New York Yankees

Away

69-55 (38-28 Away)

Last 5 Form
W L L L W
Projected Final Score
4.2 3.1
Projected Total: 7.3 (O/U: 8.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
NYY: -110 | BAL: -100
BAL

Baltimore Orioles

Home

61-64 (32-30 Home)

Last 5 Form
L W W W L

Simulated Outcome Probability

New York Yankees Win Prob
60.5%
+8.1% Value Edge
Baltimore Orioles Win Prob
39.5%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the New York Yankees to win outright in 60.5% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: NYY -1.5 / BAL +1.5
NYY covers (+145) +5.3% Edge 46.1%
BAL covers (-170) 53.9%
Total O/U: 8.5
OVER (-115) 34.5%
UNDER (-105) +14.3% Edge 65.5%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: NYY starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in Slugging (+0.034).

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the New York Yankees winning outright in 60.5% of run trials, with a projected score of NYY 4.2 - BAL 3.1. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with BAL +1.5 covering in 53.9% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 8.5 which hit in 65.5% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
58.4%
+6.0% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-110
Implied Probability: 52.4%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **58.4%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Carlos Rodón (K%: 26.8%, BB%: 13.9%) faces BAL's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.7%). Home starter Shane Baz (K%: 20.4%, BB%: 8.4%) matchups against NYY's first three hitters (avg OBP: 31.6%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+6.0%) at -110.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

NYY

Carlos Rodón

Away Starter
ERA 3.15
WHIP 1.21
Record 4-2
IP 54.1
SO 58
GS 11
BAL

Shane Baz

Home Starter
ERA 4.04
WHIP 1.35
Record 4-14
IP 151.1
SO 135
GS 26

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Baltimore Orioles

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

New York Yankees

W @ Toronto Blue Jays
4 - 3 | Aug 16, 2026
L @ Toronto Blue Jays
1 - 4 | Aug 15, 2026
L @ Toronto Blue Jays
1 - 3 | Aug 14, 2026
L vs Seattle Mariners
0 - 1 | Aug 13, 2026
W vs Seattle Mariners
10 - 5 | Aug 12, 2026

Baltimore Orioles

L @ Tampa Bay Rays
6 - 7 | Aug 17, 2026
W @ Tampa Bay Rays
10 - 2 | Aug 16, 2026
W @ Tampa Bay Rays
4 - 3 | Aug 15, 2026
W @ Tampa Bay Rays
6 - 5 | Aug 14, 2026
L @ Minnesota Twins
5 - 7 | Aug 12, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Baltimore Orioles defeated New York Yankees
7 - 0 | May 13, 2026
Away New York Yankees defeated Baltimore Orioles
6 - 2 | May 12, 2026
Home Baltimore Orioles defeated New York Yankees
3 - 2 | May 11, 2026
Home New York Yankees defeated Baltimore Orioles
12 - 1 | May 04, 2026
Home New York Yankees defeated Baltimore Orioles
11 - 3 | May 03, 2026

Injury Reports

New York Yankees 42 reported

RF Aaron Judge
60-Day
P Alexis Gonzalez
60-Day
P Angel Benitez
60-Day
SS Austin Green
- Full Season
P Ben Hess
60-Day
P Blake Gillespie
60-Day
P Brennan Stuprich
7-Day
P Brian Hendry
7-Day
P Brock Selvidge
- Full Season
P Carlos Lagrange
7-Day
C Carlos Villarroel
- Full Season
P Clarke Schmidt
60-Day
3B Duncan Pastore
60-Day
P Felipe Hernandez
60-Day
RF Garrett Martin
- Full Season
DH Giancarlo Stanton
60-Day
P Hector Cancio
60-Day
OF JoJo Jackson
60-Day
C Jose Lavagnino
60-Day
C Josue Gonzalez
60-Day
P Kervin Castro
15-Day
OF Logan Maxwell
60-Day
LF Luis Durango
7-Day
P Luis Garcia
- Full Season
P Mac Heuer
- Full Season
P Mariano Salomon
- Full Season
P Max Fried
15-Day
P Ocean Gabonia
- Full Season
P Orvis Fernandez
60-Day
P Ranciel Abreu
60-Day
RF Richie Bonomolo Jr.
60-Day
3B Ryan McMahon
10-Day
P Ryan Osinski
- Full Season
P Ryan Weathers
15-Day
P Sean Duncan
- Full Season
P Sebastian Rivas
60-Day
P Thatcher Hurd
60-Day
P Tijn Fredrikze
60-Day
P Tommy O'Rourke
- Full Season
LF Tyler Wilson
60-Day
P Will Brian
60-Day
CF Wilson Rodriguez
60-Day

Baltimore Orioles 62 reported

P Alex Ramos
- Full Season
P Alexander Diaz
60-Day
C Andrew Tess
7-Day
P Andy Fabian
60-Day
P Blake Money
- Full Season
3B Blaze Alexander
10-Day
P Braxton Bragg
60-Day
P Carlos Tavera
7-Day
P Chase Allsup
- Full Season
SS Cobb Hightower
60-Day
P Colin Selby
60-Day
P Daniel Lloyd
60-Day
P Darling Valencio
60-Day
P Denton Biller
60-Day
P Edgar Portes
- Full Season
2B Elis Cuevas
60-Day
SS Elvin Garcia
7-Day
P Elvis Peguero
- Full Season
P Félix Bautista
60-Day
P Grabiel Salazar
- Full Season
P Harlin Naut
- Full Season
P Hayden Nierman
- Full Season
P Hunter Allen
- Full Season
C Ike Irish
7-Day
P Iziah Salinas
60-Day
P J.D. Hennen
- Full Season
P Jackson Kowar
- Full Season
P Jayvien Sandridge
60-Day
IF Jhostin Berroa
7-Day
3B Jordan Westburg
60-Day
IF José Peña
60-Day
P Juan Duran
60-Day
P Juan Nuñez
60-Day
C Juan Ortega
7-Day
P Keagan Gillies
7-Day
P Keegan Akin
60-Day
P Keeler Morfe
60-Day
P Kiefer Lord
7-Day
P Levi Wells
60-Day
OF Lisandro Sanchez
60-Day
SS Luis Almeyda
7-Day
P Luis Andujar
60-Day
P Luis Sánchez
- Full Season
P Miguel Mesa
60-Day
OF Nate George
60-Day
P Nestor German
7-Day
CF RJ Austin
7-Day
P Raimon Gomez
7-Day
RF Raylin Ramos
7-Day
OF Rayner Herrera
7-Day
P Roniel Joseph
60-Day
P Roynel Confidente
60-Day
P Ryan Helsley
60-Day
1B Ryan Mountcastle
60-Day
P Salvador Casado
60-Day
P Tanner Smith
60-Day
P Todd Kniebbe
7-Day
P Trent Turzenski
7-Day
P Trey Nordmann
- Full Season
P Yeiber Cartaya
7-Day
P Zach Eflin
60-Day
P Zach Fruit
60-Day