New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Saturday’s World Series Rematch Lacks the Sizzle, But Offers Betting Value

The baseball world circles any Yankees-Dodgers meeting, but this weekend’s 2025 matchup at Dodger Stadium carries more weight — it’s a rematch of last year’s World Series. Just don’t expect October-level electricity Saturday night, with Will Warren of the Yankees and Landon Knack of the Dodgers toeing the slab instead of the star-studded arms you’d hope for. Still, the betting market has angles worth exploring.

Pitching Matchup: Warren vs. Knack — Rookies in the Spotlight

It’s not Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Carlos Rodón. Instead, fans get a battle between two developing arms: New York’s Warren, who has found a recent groove, and L.A.’s Knack, a rotation fill-in amid the Dodgers’ injury epidemic.

Warren: The Yankees’ rookie has impressed in his past few starts, showcasing better command and a strong two-seamer that generates weak contact. Over his last 3 outings, he’s sporting a sub-3.00 ERA.
Knack: With 14 Dodgers pitchers reportedly on the IL — including key starters like Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell — Knack remains a temporary Band-Aid. His numbers are pedestrian, and the Yankees’ offense should pressure him early.

Betting Lean: Yankees First 5 Innings ML. If you trust Warren’s form and the Dodgers’ patchwork rotation, the Yankees may jump ahead early.

Ballpark Trends & Weather: Fly Balls Carrying at Chavez Ravine

Reports from Friday night indicated the ball was flying out of Dodger Stadium, and warm conditions are expected again Saturday. With two inexperienced arms, both bullpens could be tested early.

Over Trends: The Over has hit in 4 of the last 6 Dodgers home games.
Both teams rank top-10 in HRs and slugging percentage in May.
Shohei Ohtani leads MLB with 21 home runs, and his power stroke is locked in.

Betting Angle: Game Total Over 9.5 Runs. Expect loud contact and bullpen exposure.

Prop Spotlight: Ohtani and Soto in Home Run Form

With Shohei Ohtani crushing everything and Aaron Judge tearing it up again for the Yankees, this game sets up well for anytime home run props.

Ohtani Anytime HR (+300 or better): He’s homered in 3 of his last 5 games and thrives in prime-time.
Cody Bellinger Anytime HR (+146): Dodgers Stadium hasn’t been kind to lefty power, but Knack doesn’t miss many bats.

Add in Aaron Judge, who leads the Yankees in OPS, and you’ve got three power threats in a hitter-friendly environment.

Injury Report: Dodgers Held Together by Tape

The Dodgers’ rotation woes are well-documented — with eight pitchers from their expected Opening Day staff currently shelved. The bullpen has logged heavy innings as a result, raising concerns about fatigue in longer games. The Yankees, meanwhile, are relatively healthy, with Rodón potentially being held for Sunday if Saturday’s result calls for a split.

If NYY loses Saturday, it’s possible that Rodón will pitch Sunday to salvage the series.
If NYY wins, Ryan Yarborough likely gets the nod, preserving Rodón for the next series.

Betting Picks for Saturday – Yankees vs. Dodgers

Yankees First 5 Innings ML
Over 9.5 Total Runs
Ohtani Anytime HR
Judge Total Bases Over 1.5

Final Word: Not the Arms You Expected, But Still Worth Watching

Saturday might not have the star pitchers from October, but with fly balls jumping, MVP-caliber bats, and two of MLB’s best lineups, this World Series rematch is ripe for scoring — and betting. Monitor lineup announcements and bullpen usage, but don’t shy away from offensive props and early-inning Yankees wagers.

Let’s just hope the broadcasters say “World Series rematch” fewer than 17 times this go-round.