The New York Yankees (45-32) visit the Cincinnati Reds (40-38) for the Monday opener of a 3-game series. The first pitch from Great American Ball Park is slated for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Yankees vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

After stumbling through the early part of the week, the Yankees took two of three over the weekend against the Orioles including a 4-2 win yesterday. Jazz Chisholm, Jr. drove in two with a pair of doubles as the Yankees increased their lead in the American League East to 2.5 games over Tampa Bay.

The Yankees are favored (-122 moneyline odds) when they take the field at the Reds (+102). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the New York Yankees looking to Allan Winans, and Nick Lodolo (5-5) getting the nod for the Cincinnati Reds.

NEW YORK — Situational hitting has been a struggle for the Yankees of late. It’s a big reason why they entered play on Sunday morning with seven losses in their last nine games.

Baltimore Orioles backup catcher Maverick Handley has left a game against the New York Yankees after being knocked over in a collision at the plate with Jazz Chisholm Jr.

The Yankees took the lead in the eighth inning and held on to defeat the Baltimore Orioles by a score of 4-2 in Sunday's rubber match in the Bronx.