The New York Yankees visit the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, August 31, 2026. The Yankees come in with a strong 78-59 record, clearly the better team this season. The Angels have struggled at 52-85, which is reflected in the betting lines.
Looking at the odds, the Yankees are favored on the moneyline at -149. This means you’d need to bet $149 to win $100 on New York outright. The Angels are underdogs at +123, offering a better payout if they pull off an upset.
The spread is set at 1.5 runs, with the Yankees as 1.5-run favorites at +119 and the Angels at +1.5 runs at -143. If you take the Yankees on the spread, they must win by at least two runs for you to cash. Taking the Angels on the plus 1.5 means they can either win or lose by just one run for a winning bet.
The total runs line is 8.5, with the over slightly less favored at -102 and the under at -118. This suggests a close call, but the under has a bit more juice, meaning the sportsbook expects a moderately low-scoring game.
Overall, the betting market clearly favors the Yankees to win and cover the small spread. The Angels are seen as long shots but get some cushion with the run line. If you expect a close, lower-scoring game, the under might be worth considering.