Angels vs Yankees MLB Player Prop Picks (Jun 16)

First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees (42–28) enter as strong favorites (–207) over the Angels (33–37) in the opener of a four-game series.

• The Yankees are playing their first game against the Angels this season, having swept them in their previous meeting in May.
• Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt (3–3, 3.60 ERA, 1.24 WHIP) opposes Angels’ José Soriano (4–5, 3.86 ERA, 1.50 WHIP).
• New York ranks third in MLB in OPS and averages 5.3 runs per game, while Los Angeles is 17th in scoring (4.3 runs per game) and 24th in runs allowed.

New York Yankees Player Prop Pick: Clark Schmidt

Yankees offense is powered by Aaron Judge (.378 average, 26 home runs, 60 RBI), Paul Goldschmidt (.311 average, 7 homers), and a deep roster that ranks among the league’s best in batting and slugging. Clarke Schmidt has delivered consistently with strikeout upside and solid control.

• Schmidt has tallied 57 strikeouts in 55 innings (9.3 K/9) and struck out six or more in 4 of his last 6.
• The Angels rank in the top 10 in strikeout rate against right-handers.
• Schmidt projects for 6–7 strikeouts over six innings in his home opener.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Pick: José Soriano

The Angels are still trying to build consistency offensively and on the mound. Taylor Ward (18 home runs) and Nolan Schanuel (.282 average) lead the offense, while José Soriano boasts 64 strikeouts over 79 innings. The pitching staff has struggled as a collective, ranking near the bottom in ERA and WHIP.

• Soriano has a 3.86 ERA over 791 innings and allowed two earned runs or fewer in 10 of his 14 starts.
• Yankee Stadium typically suppresses runs, and Soriano’s ability to pitch to contact supports the under.
• Good recent outing and strikeout ability (64 K) offer upside in limiting damage.