New York Yankees vs Oakland Athletics Picks and Predictions June 27th 2025

New York Yankees vs Oakland Athletics June 27th 2025

The New York Yankees are set to play against the None Athletics at Yankee Stadium on Friday, June 27, 2025. The game will start at 7:05 PM and will be broadcast on YES. The weather is expected to be mild with a light breeze, and overcast clouds are forecasted.

The Athletics, managed by Mark Kotsay, have a 33-50 record this season. They are 16 games behind in the AL West. Meanwhile, the Yankees, led by Aaron Boone, hold a 46-34 record. They have performed well at home with a 24-16 record. Mitch Spence will start for the Athletics, while Will Warren will pitch for the Yankees.

Athletics vs Yankees Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: None Athletics vs. New York Yankees
• Venue: Yankee Stadium in New York, NY
• Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
• Betting Odds: Yankees MoneyLine -216, Athletics MoneyLine +181

The Athletics Can Win If…

The None Athletics had a mixed series against the Detroit Tigers. They won 3-0 on June 25th with Jacob Lopez pitching seven scoreless innings, allowing only three hits. Nick Kurtz was a standout hitter, going 3-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs.

The Athletics’ batting lineup shows potential for power. They rank 8th in slugging percentage at .410 and have hit 101 home runs this season. Jacob Wilson leads the team with a .345 batting average and 40 RBIs, making him a key player to watch.

Mitch Spence will be on the mound for the Athletics. He has a solid ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.29, which can help keep the Yankees’ bats in check. With strong performances from both the offense and pitching, the Athletics have a good chance to win this game.

The Yankees Can Win If…

The New York Yankees are coming off a strong 7-1 win against the Cincinnati Reds. Max Fried pitched seven innings, allowing no earned runs and striking out seven. Jasson Domínguez and Trent Grisham were key contributors, each collecting four hits.

Offensively, the Yankees rank second in the league in on-base percentage and slugging percentage. They have hit 121 home runs this season, placing them second in the league. Their ability to get on base and hit for power gives them a solid chance to win.

On the mound, Will Warren will start for the Yankees. While his ERA is 4.66, the Yankees’ defense has been strong, with a batting average against of .219, ranked second in the league. With their combination of strong hitting and pitching, the Yankees have a good chance to win this game.

The Lean

The Yankees are the favorites with a MoneyLine of -216. They have a strong pitching staff with a 3.47 ERA, ranked 6th, and a batting average against of .219, ranked 2nd. The Athletics struggle with a 5.45 ERA, ranked 29th. The model projects a Yankees win with a score of 5-3, making the Yankees MoneyLine a solid pick.

The over/under line is set at 8.5. The Yankees’ strong offense, with a .450 slugging percentage ranked 2nd, and the Athletics’ weak pitching suggest a higher-scoring game. The model projects a total score of 8, which is close to the line. However, the Yankees’ ability to score and the Athletics’ pitching struggles lean towards taking the over.

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Yankees Look to Solidify AL East Lead as They Host A’s

As the 2025 season hits its unofficial halfway mark, the New York Yankees find themselves in a familiar position: atop the American League East. But after a tumultuous month, their once-comfortable lead has shrunk. The New York Yankees will look to start the second half on a strong note as they open a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics on Friday night.

A Tumultuous Stretch in the Bronx

The Yankees’ journey to the season’s midpoint has been a rollercoaster. After building a seven-game division lead in late May, the team stumbled badly, going just 11-14 since. The stretch included a brutal six-game losing streak that featured a 30-inning scoreless streak. However, the offense finally woke up in their last game, a 7-1 rout of the Reds where they pounded out 13 hits. Hot hitting from players like Juan Soto has been crucial.

Spence Faces His Former Team

Friday’s game has a special meaning for the Athletics’ starting pitcher, Mitch Spence (2-2, 3.84 ERA). The right-hander was drafted by the Yankees in 2019 and will be facing his former organization for the first time as a starter. After beginning the year in the bullpen, Spence has thrived since moving into the rotation, posting a 2.75 ERA in four starts. This “revenge game” narrative is always a fascinating topic in our expert betting guide.

The Pitching Matchup

While Spence faces his old team, the Yankees will counter with their own rookie right-hander, Will Warren (4-4, 4.66 ERA). Warren has been solid in June, posting a 3.47 ERA, and he has already had great success against Oakland this season. In his only career start against the A’s on May 9, he was dominant, allowing just one run over 7 1/3 innings to earn the win. This pitching duel between two young arms will be a key focus on the scores and odds board.

A’s Looking for a Spark

The Athletics arrive in New York in the midst of a long slump, having gone just 12-30 since early May. They are coming off a series loss to the Tigers in which their offense was shut down in the finale, mustering just three hits in an 8-0 defeat. A strong performance against one of the best MLB teams could be a huge confidence booster for the young club. To see if our experts think the Yankees can start the second half with a win, check out our daily MLB picks.