The New York Yankees (35-17) and San Diego Padres (27-26) begin a 3-game interleague series Friday at Petco Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Yankees vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Yankees won 2-1 last season
The Yankees have the best record in the American League, percentage points ahead of the surprising Cleveland Guardians. They’re also 2nd-best in the majors behind the Philadelphia Phillies at 37-14.
New York dropped the first 2 games against the Seattle Mariners, but bounced back with a pair of wins Tuesday and Wednesday. It is 9-2 across the past 11 games, and the Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 for New York.