MLB Prop Bets: New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles (May 2, 2026)
The Baltimore Orioles (15-17) face the New York Yankees (21-11) at Yankee Stadium on Saturday at 1:35pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Kyle Bradish is the probable pitcher for the Orioles, while Ryan Weathers is the probable pitcher for the Yankees. The Yankees are favored to win at -168, while the Orioles are at +139. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Orioles (-149) have a 14-18 Run Line record this season, while the Yankees (+123) hold a record of 18-14.
- The Orioles have a 19-12-1 O/U record this season (meaning 19 games have gone over the total runs line, 12 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Yankees have a 12-17-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Orioles are averaging 4.6 runs per game this season (13th in the league). Comparatively, the Yankees are averaging 5.0 (8th).
- In the field, the Orioles are allowing a whopping 5.1 runs per game this season (26th in the league), while the Yankees are allowing an average of 3.4 runs (T1st).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Orioles are at .233 (ranking 21st in the Major leagues), while the Yankees are batting .232 (25th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Yankees have hit 50 (1st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Orioles have managed 38 (T11th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Orioles have recorded 146 RBIs to rank T11th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Yankees have recorded 152 RBIs to rank 9th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Yankees have an earned run average of 3.05 this season (1st in the Majors), while The Orioles have an ERA of 4.39 (22nd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Orioles have recorded 274 this season, ranking T14th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Yankees rank 10th for total strikeouts, recording 280.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .219 against the Yankees this season (3rd in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Orioles' opponents are at .267 (29th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 4-5-23 | 3-2-13 | 1-3-10 | 3-2-17 | 1-3-6 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
| Yankees | 12-6-14 | 7-3-4 | 5-3-10 | 11-6-13 | 1-0-1 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Orioles are +114 to lead after three innings, while the Yankees are -145.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 9-14-9 | 7-7-4 | 2-7-5 | 6-9-7 | 3-5-2 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
| Yankees | 18-8-6 | 9-3-2 | 9-5-4 | 16-8-6 | 2-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 6-2-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 22-10 in Orioles games this season. The Yankees have a 13-19 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Yankees recorded an upset 7-2 victory over the Orioles at Yankee Stadium yesterday. Ben Rice was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 3 RBIs. The Yankees have now won six straight against the Orioles.
