Phillies vs. Yankees Betting Odds, Player Props and Picks for Key Interleague Series

Two Major League Baseball teams with over 50 wins each, the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees, begin a weekend series at Yankee Stadium. The series is expected to start with high offensive production but see scoring decrease significantly by the final game.

Friday's matchup features Taijuan Walker (Phillies) against Will Warren (Yankees). This game is highlighted as the best opportunity for offense in the series. Walker is coming off a start where he allowed nine hits, three earned runs, and two home runs to the Angels. Warren struggled in July, surrendering 15 earned runs on 25 hits over four starts. Warren's weakness against left-handed hitters (.282 average) favors Phillies sluggers Kyle Schwarber (four homers in the last week) and Bryce Harper (nine hits since the All-Star break). Walker is more vulnerable to right-handed hitters (.270 average), benefiting Yankees power hitters like Aaron Judge. The recommended best bet for the game is the Over.

Saturday's game pits Ranger Suárez (Phillies) against Marcus Stroman (Yankees). Suárez holds a significantly lower ERA than Stroman, nearly three runs better. While Suárez is returning from two average starts, Stroman carries a notably high 6.46 ERA specifically in games pitched at Yankee Stadium.

The series concludes Sunday with a marquee pitching duel between aces Zack Wheeler (Phillies) and Carlos Rodón (Yankees). This matchup is anticipated to be low-scoring, potentially becoming a "race to three runs" to decide the winner.