The New York Yankees are hitting just .242 against left-handed pitching this season, which is important to consider when making your MLB picks Friday, as they open up a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

Sports bettors will find that the Yankees are +130 road underdogs in the pro baseball odds (courtesy of SBR Forum), while the total sits at eight in the market.

Let’s take a closer look at this American League matchup from a betting perspective while offering up a prediction on the total along the way.

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