MLB Tuesday, August 18 at 06:35 PM EDT
10,000 Sim Trials Run
NYY

New York Yankees

Away 69-55 (38-28 Away)
W L L L W
Projected Final Score
4.2 — 3.1
BAL

Baltimore Orioles

Home 61-64 (32-30 Home)
L W W W L
Spread
NYY -1.5 (+145)
BAL +1.5 (-170)
Total
Posted 8.5 (-115)
Simulated 7.3
Moneyline
NYY -110
BAL -100

Simulated Outcome Probability

New York Yankees
60.5%
Baltimore Orioles
39.5%
+8.1% edge at -110
No edge at -100

Our 10,000 iterations project the New York Yankees to win outright in 60.5% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: NYY -1.5 / BAL +1.5
NYY covers (+145) +5.3% Edge 46.1%
BAL covers (-170) 53.9%
Total O/U: 8.5
OVER (-115) 34.5%
UNDER (-105) +14.3% Edge 65.5%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • • 💪 Lineup Depth: NYY starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in Slugging (+0.034).

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the New York Yankees winning outright in 60.5% of run trials, with a projected score of NYY 4.2 - BAL 3.1. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with BAL +1.5 covering in 53.9% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 8.5 which hit in 65.5% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
58.4%
+6.0% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-110
Implied Probability: 52.4%
VegasSims Recommendation
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High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **58.4%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Carlos Rodón (K%: 26.8%, BB%: 13.9%) faces BAL's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.7%). Home starter Shane Baz (K%: 20.4%, BB%: 8.4%) matchups against NYY's first three hitters (avg OBP: 31.6%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+6.0%) at -110.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

NYY

Carlos Rodón

Away Starter
ERA 2.67
WHIP 1.06
Record 7-3
IP 84.1
SO 91
GS 16
BAL

Shane Baz

Home Starter
ERA 4.11
WHIP 1.35
Record 6-15
IP 179.2
SO 154
GS 31

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

New York Yankees

W @ Toronto Blue Jays
4 - 3 | Aug 16, 2026
L @ Toronto Blue Jays
1 - 4 | Aug 15, 2026
L @ Toronto Blue Jays
1 - 3 | Aug 14, 2026
L vs Seattle Mariners
0 - 1 | Aug 13, 2026
W vs Seattle Mariners
10 - 5 | Aug 12, 2026

Baltimore Orioles

L @ Tampa Bay Rays
6 - 7 | Aug 17, 2026
W @ Tampa Bay Rays
10 - 2 | Aug 16, 2026
W @ Tampa Bay Rays
4 - 3 | Aug 15, 2026
W @ Tampa Bay Rays
6 - 5 | Aug 14, 2026
L @ Minnesota Twins
5 - 7 | Aug 12, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Baltimore Orioles defeated New York Yankees
7 - 0 | May 13, 2026
Away New York Yankees defeated Baltimore Orioles
6 - 2 | May 12, 2026
Home Baltimore Orioles defeated New York Yankees
3 - 2 | May 11, 2026
Home New York Yankees defeated Baltimore Orioles
12 - 1 | May 04, 2026
Home New York Yankees defeated Baltimore Orioles
11 - 3 | May 03, 2026

Injury Reports

New York Yankees 33 reported

P Alexis Gonzalez
60-Day
P Angel Benitez
60-Day
SS Austin Green
- Full Season
P Ben Hess
60-Day
P Blake Gillespie
60-Day
P Brian Hendry
60-Day
P Brock Selvidge
- Full Season
C Carlos Villarroel
- Full Season
3B Duncan Pastore
60-Day
P Felipe Hernandez
60-Day
P Fernando Cruz
60-Day
RF Garrett Martin
- Full Season
P Hector Cancio
60-Day
OF JoJo Jackson
60-Day
C Jose Lavagnino
60-Day
C Josue Gonzalez
60-Day
P Kervin Castro
60-Day
P Luis Garcia
- Full Season
P Mac Heuer
- Full Season
P Mariano Salomon
- Full Season
P Ocean Gabonia
- Full Season
P Orvis Fernandez
60-Day
P Ranciel Abreu
60-Day
RF Richie Bonomolo Jr.
60-Day
P Ryan Osinski
- Full Season
P Sean Duncan
- Full Season
P Sebastian Rivas
60-Day
P Thatcher Hurd
60-Day
P Tijn Fredrikze
60-Day
P Tommy O'Rourke
- Full Season
LF Tyler Wilson
60-Day
P Will Brian
60-Day
CF Wilson Rodriguez
60-Day

Baltimore Orioles 43 reported

P Alexander Diaz
60-Day
C Andrew Tess
60-Day
P Andy Fabian
60-Day
P Blake Money
- Full Season
P Carlos Tavera
- Full Season
P Chase Allsup
- Full Season
SS Cobb Hightower
60-Day
P Colin Selby
60-Day
P Daniel Lloyd
60-Day
P Darling Valencio
60-Day
P Denton Biller
60-Day
P Edgar Portes
- Full Season
P Elvis Peguero
- Full Season
P Grabiel Salazar
- Full Season
P Harlin Naut
- Full Season
P Hayden Nierman
- Full Season
P Hunter Allen
- Full Season
P J.D. Hennen
- Full Season
P Jackson Kowar
- Full Season
3B Jordan Westburg
60-Day
IF José Peña
60-Day
P Keegan Akin
60-Day
P Keeler Morfe
60-Day
P Kyle Bradish
60-Day
P Levi Wells
60-Day
OF Lisandro Sanchez
60-Day
P Luis Andujar
60-Day
P Luis Sánchez
- Full Season
P Miguel Mesa
60-Day
OF Nate George
60-Day
CF RJ Austin
60-Day
RF Raylin Ramos
60-Day
P Roniel Joseph
60-Day
P Roynel Confidente
60-Day
P Ryan Helsley
60-Day
1B Ryan Mountcastle
60-Day
P Salvador Casado
60-Day
P Tanner Smith
60-Day
P Trey Nordmann
- Full Season
RF Tyler O'Neill
60-Day
P Yeiber Cartaya
60-Day
P Zach Eflin
60-Day
P Zach Fruit
60-Day