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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| MLB | (923) New York Yankees at (924) Oakland Athletics: Spread | 4:05pm EDT - May 31/2026 |
The PLAY: New York Yankees -1.5 (-105) Action
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New York -1.5 is the right call because the matchup, the form, and the pitching all tilt heavily in their direction, and this is the exact type of spot where the Yankees have been cashing all season. They took the opener 9–1, slipped last night, and this team has consistently answered losses with strong performances. New York has won five of its last six and the offense is rolling again, putting up 7.6 runs per game over its last five. Oakland is moving the opposite way, losing six of eight while averaging just 2.56 runs across its last nine. The pitching gap is massive: the Yankees own a 2.33 ERA over their last 10, while the A’s sit at 5.20 over their last five. Oakland has been a liability at home, allowing 6.19 runs per game in their own park and sitting at just 11–16 there, while New York is 18–14 on the road with only 3.06 runs allowed per game. Will Warren has been excellent at 6–1 with a 3.55 ERA, including a 2.96 mark on the road and a dominant 1.59 ERA in three career starts against Oakland. Jacob Lopez may have a winning record, but the underlying numbers tell the truth — a 5.73 ERA overall, a 6.07 ERA in his nine starts, and a 5.95 ERA at home. With the Yankees’ offense surging, their pitching locked in, and the A’s struggling in every phase, New York has all the ingredients to win this one by margin.