New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers Predictions & Picks – Back In-Form Yankees In Friday MLB Clash

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08 May 2026
Leigh Copson 08 May 2026
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  • New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers picks for Friday, May 8
  • Game is taking place at American Family Field
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New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers Predictions & Picks

New York are tipped to take the opening game of this series.

The Yankees have been on a roll for several weeks, scoring at a consistent clip, while starter Max Fried has made a strong start to the season.

  • New York Yankees are 16-3 in their last 19 games
  • New York Yankees are 7-2 in their last 9 road games
  • Milwaukee Brewers are 5-7 in their last 12 home games
  • The Over has cashed in 6 of New York’s last 7 games

Head To Head

  • New York Yankees lead the all-time series 223-193-1
  • New York Yankees won 12-3 when the two teams last met in March 2025

New York Yankees Form

New York head to Milwaukee on a fantastic run of form, having now won eight of their last 10 games – and beyond that 16 of the last 19.

Date Opposition W/L Score
Apr-27 at Texas Rangers W 4-2
Apr-28 at Texas Rangers W 3-2
Apr-29 at Texas Rangers L 0-3
May-01 vs Baltimore Orioles W 7-2
May-02 vs Baltimore Orioles W 9-4
May-03 vs Baltimore Orioles W 11-3
May-04 vs Baltimore Orioles W 12-1
May-05 vs Texas Rangers W 7-4
May-06 vs Texas Rangers L 1-6
May-07 vs Texas Rangers W 9-2

Milwaukee Brewers Form

Milwaukee return home on the back of a victory, but having blown hot and cold in recent weeks with seven defeats in their last 13 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-25 vs Pittsburgh Pirates L 3-6
Apr-26 vs Pittsburgh Pirates W 5-0
Apr-28 vs Arizona Diamondbacks W 13-2
Apr-29 vs Arizona Diamondbacks L 2-6
Apr-30 vs Arizona Diamondbacks W 13-1
May-01 at Washington Nationals W 6-1
May-02 at Washington Nationals W 4-1
May-03 at Washington Nationals L 2-3
May-04 at St Louis Cardinals L 3-6
May-06 at St Louis Cardinals W 6-2

Starting Pitchers

PlayerTeamRecordERAStrikeoutsInnings
Max Fried New York Yankees 4-1 2.39 43 52.2
Jacob Misiorowski Milwaukee Brewers 2-2 2.84 59 38.0

Verdict

New York are the hotter team and starter Max Fried has given up just one home run all season.

The Yankees have also dominated the Brewers over the past couple of seasons, and current form suggests that trend is unlikely to end here.

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