Dodgers vs. Yankees Prediction, MLB Picks for Friday, July 17

The Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees game is slated to begin at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday, July 17, with the Dodgers favored and returning a 1.81x payout if they land in the win column, per PrizePicks. 

Los Angeles was actually swept for the first time this season right before the All-Star Break by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Meanwhile, New York is currently carrying a four-game winning streak into the second half after sweeping the Washington Nationals.

Below, we'll break down our Dodgers vs. Yankees prediction and picks for Friday’s MLB game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Dodgers vs. Yankees Prediction, Winner Payout, Over/Under – Friday, July 17

As MLB returns, the Dodgers own the best record in baseball at 61-36. Los Angeles didn’t close the first half on the strongest note with five losses across their final seven contests, but it’s hard to deny that this group is one of the more dominant in the league.

On Friday, the Dodgers will send SP Roki Sasaki to the mound. Sasaki has certainly had a bumpy 2026 campaign, as evident in his 4.33 xFIP and 4.66 xERA. The Los Angeles right-hander has also allowed at least 6 runs in two of his last five outings.

Meanwhile, the Yankees are still dealing with life without OF Aaron Judge, who is recovering from a fractured rib that has sidelined him since late May. Despite being without Judge for a lengthy chunk of the season, New York is still just three games behind the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the American League East.

SP Gerrit Cole will be on the hill on Friday evening, and he's had an up-and-down campaign. Since returning in late May from Tommy John surgery, Cole has shown flashes of being an ace but has also had a few concerning outings.

The two-time MLB strikeout leader has seen his strikeout numbers dip and has posted a 4.07 XFIP on the year. 

From an offensive standpoint, these are two fairly evenly matched lineups. According to FanGraphs, the Dodgers lead the majors in wRC+ (115), while the Yankees aren’t far behind with a 107 wRC+ (seventh). 

Dodgers vs. Yankees Winner Payout, Over/Under – Friday, July 17

The Dodgers enter Friday's game as a road favorite against the Yankees, returning a 1.81x payout if they win outright via PrizePicks Team Picks.

Here are the full payouts for the Dodgers vs. Yankees game on PrizePicks.

• Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (2.38x payout)
• Over/Under: 8.5 (1.69x payout on Over)
• Game Winner Payout: Dodgers 1.81x | Yankees 1.88x

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Dodgers vs. Yankees Prediction on Over/Under – 7/17/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Dodgers vs. Yankees prediction on the over/under for Friday, July 17.

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• The over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings between the Dodgers and Yankees dating back to the 2024 season.
• According to Baseball Savant, Sasaki has registered a 4.64 xERA, which ranks in just the 28th percentile.
• The Dodgers have scored the third-most runs (506) in the majors, while the Yankees rank eighth with 462 to their credit.
• Cole has tallied a 22.7% strikeout rate across 49.0 innings, ranking in the 51st percentile.
• Los Angeles owns the fourth-lowest strikeout rate (20.3%) this season.
• The Yankees finished the first half on a four-game winning streak and averaged 6.5 runs per contest during that span. 
• The over is 4-1 in Sasaki’s last five starts before the break.

Dodgers vs. Yankees Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks: 7/17/26

Here are the top Dodgers vs. Yankees picks to target on Friday, July 17. Today’s MLB picks for PrizePicks include 1B Freddie Freeman and SP Gerrit Cole.

Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman vs. Yankees: 0.5 Singles 

• Freeman is hitting .240 (6-for-25) with a run scored in his last seven games.
• However, the Dodgers’ first baseman has registered at least one single in four of those contests, including tallying two in one of those outings.
• Freeman has recorded a .293 expected batting average (xBA), which slots into the 94th percentile.
• The 10-time All-Star has produced a .317/.400/.535 slash line against right-handed pitching in 2026. 

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Yankees SP Gerrit Cole vs. Dodgers: 2.5 Earned Runs Allowed

• Cole yielded at least 3 earned runs in three of his last four starts before the break.
• The Yankees’ right-hander has tallied a career-high 47.3% fly ball rate, which could leave Cole vulnerable to a few long balls against a dangerous Dodgers lineup.
• Cole has only induced a 30.3% chase rate, which ranks in the 50th percentile.
• The Yankees’ SP has a 4-2 record and 41 strikeouts in eight career starts against the Dodgers, albeit with a 5.01 ERA.

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It's a rematch of the 2024 World Series when the Yankees host the Dodgers. Starting pitchers Roki Sasaki and Gerrit Cole have struggled at times throughout the first half of the 2026 season, which could lead to a high-scoring affair at hitter-friendly Yankee Stadium on Friday night. 

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