The Yankees (43-31) totaled only six runs during the six-game losing streak, a sudden slump that at one point included three consecutive shutouts and a 30.1-inning scoreless drought. But the Yankees struck quickly Thursday.

The Los Angeles Angels (36-37) and New York Yankees (42-31) meet Thursday to put a bow on a 4-game set. First pitch from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is slated for 1:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Angels vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Los Angeles Angels are showing why quality pitching will always be essential for winning baseball games. They shut out the first-place New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Monday and Tuesday, clinching a series win before Wednesday's finale.