Yankees vs. Dodgers Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for World Series Game 2
The New York Yankees will look to upset the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night after choking away Game 1 in extra innings last night. Can Carlos Rodon and the Yankees bounce back after a walkoff grand slam? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series Game 2.
Matt McCuen - October 26, 2024, 12:36 PM EDT
4 minYankees vs. Dodgers Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for World Series Game 2
The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers will clash from the City of Angels for Game 2 of the World Series. Last night's game was a thriller.
The Dodgers jumped out to an early 1-0 lead. Giancarlo Stanton continued his strong postseason, blasting a two-run home run to give the Yankees a 2-1 lead.
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Game 1 Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 25, 2024
- Time: 8:08 pm ET
- Where To Watch: FOX
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Game 1 Prediction
That lead would last until the bottom of the eighth inning when future NL MVP Shohei Ohtani hit a one-double and advanced to third base on a crucial Yankees error. Mookie Betts drove Ohtani in on a sacrifice fly to even the game going to the ninth.
The game went to extra innings, when the Yankees took a 3-2 lead as Anthony Volpe drove in the go ahead run.
The Dodgers railed in the bottom of the ninth inning. Los Angeles had runners on first and second with one out when Alex Verdugo made a leaping catch that took him into the stands. Verdugo threw the ball when he was out of play, allowing the runners to advance.
Aaron Boone intentionally walked Mookie Betts, setting up a matchup between Nester Cortes and Freddie Freeman with the bases loaded. Freddie Freeman launched a walk-off grand slam into the California night on the first pitch of the at-bat to give the Dodgers a 1-0 series lead.
Tonight, the Dodgers will give the ball to Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The right-hander is 1-0 with a 5.11 ERA in the playoffs.
Southpaw Carlos Rodon gets the ball. Rodon is 1-1 with a 1.40 ERA in the playoffs.
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Game 2 Pick
- Pick: New York Yankees ML +125 Click here to see the latest Yankees vs. Dodgers odds for World Series Game 2
New York suffered a heartbreaking loss last night but will bounce back with a win today.
Rodon has outstanding numbers against the Dodgers, holding them to a .198 batting average in 81 at-bats.
After a sluggish performance, the Yankees bats will wake up tonight.
