MLB Prop Bets: Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Yankees (September 18, 2026)
The New York Yankees (88-64) face the Arizona Diamondbacks (80-73) at Chase Field on Friday at 9:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Gerrit Cole is the probable pitcher for the Yankees, while Eduardo Rodriguez is the probable pitcher for the Diamondbacks. The Yankees are favored to win at -131, while the Diamondbacks are at +109. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -117 and UNDER at -103.
- The Yankees (+129) have an 82-70 Run Line record this season, while the Diamondbacks (-156) hold a record of 83-70.
- The Yankees have a 67-79-6 O/U record this season (meaning 67 games have gone over the total runs line, 79 have gone under and six have resulted in a push). The Diamondbacks have a 62-82-9 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Yankees are averaging 4.6 runs per game this season (10th in the league). Comparatively, the Diamondbacks are averaging 4.4 (18th).
- In the field, the Yankees are allowing only 3.7 runs per game this season (1st in the league), while the Diamondbacks are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (T15th).
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 Yankees are at .235 (ranking 25th in the Major leagues), while the Diamondbacks are batting .244 (16th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Yankees are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 209 to rank 2nd. Alternatively, the Diamondbacks are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 154 (26th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Yankees have recorded 666 RBIs to rank T10th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Diamondbacks have recorded 647 RBIs to rank 18th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Diamondbacks have an earned run average of 4.09 this season (12th in the Majors), while The Yankees have an ERA of 3.19 (1st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Yankees have recorded 1363 this season, ranking 8th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks rank 29th for total strikeouts, recording 1073.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .248 against the Diamondbacks this season (21st in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Yankees' opponents are at .223 (2nd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 38-35-79 | 21-16-37 | 17-19-42 | 33-25-65 | 5-10-14 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Diamondbacks | 31-41-81 | 19-16-41 | 12-25-38 | 18-14-34 | 13-27-47 | 0-0-2 | 1-2-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 68-44-40 | 33-20-21 | 35-24-19 | 56-34-33 | 12-10-7 | 0-0-0 | 6-3-1 |
| Diamondbacks | 46-71-36 | 29-27-20 | 16-43-16 | 27-22-17 | 19-49-19 | 1-1-0 | 3-3-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 77-75 in Yankees games this season. The Diamondbacks have a 72-81 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Yankees recorded a 9-7 victory over the Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium when these teams last met on April 3, 2025. Aaron Judge was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 4 RBIs.
