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Cleveland Guardians to take on New York Yankees in highly anticipated showdown, Yankees favored for victory

The Cleveland Guardians will face off against the New York Yankees in a highly anticipated matchup on Tuesday, June 3. The Guardians currently hold the top spot in the wildcard chase with a record of 32-26, winning seven of their last 11 games. The Yankees lead the AL East with a record of 36-22, winning seven of their last eight home games. Tanner Bibee will start for the Guardians with Carlos Rodon on the mound for the Yankees. The first pitch is set for 7:05 P.M. EST. New York is the betting favorite with the current line at New York -190.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +165 | Yankees -190
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-130) | Yankees -1.5 (+113)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 66%.

Cleveland vs New York Stats

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland Guardians are currently 32-26 overall this season, sitting in second place in the American League Central Division, six games behind the Tigers. They are leading the wildcard race and have a 15-15 road record. The team has won seven of their last 11 games, with their last victory being a 4-2 win against the Angels on June 1. In that game, Jose Ramirez hit a home run and Steven Kwan knocked-in a run. Pitcher Gavin Williams threw 6.2 innings, allowing just one hit. On Tuesday, Tanner Bibee will start for Cleveland, with a 4-5 record and a 3.86 ERA this year. The team ranks 23rd in offense, scoring an average of 4.04 runs per game, and 19th in defense, allowing an average of 4.34 runs per game. They currently have a power ranking of 17.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees have had a strong season so far, with a 36-22 overall record and currently holding first place in the American League East division. They are leading the division by 5.5 games over the Blue Jays. The Yankees have been particularly successful at home, with an 18-9 record when playing at their home ballpark. In their last game, they defeated the Dodgers 7-3 with a strong pitching performance from Ryan Yarbrough. Carlos Rodon is set to start the next game against the Guardians, with a 7-3 record and a 2.60 ERA. The Yankees' offense has been impressive this season, ranking third in batting average and second in home runs. They have scored the third most runs in the league. The team also has a power ranking of 1, with a strong offense and solid defense. In their last three matchups against Cleveland, the Guardians went 1-2.

Yankees' Offensive Efficiency Gives Them Edge Against Guardians

The primary distinction between the two teams currently lies in offensive efficiency. The Yankees consistently create more scoring opportunities compared to the Guardians. They boast a .245 batting average at home and effectively capitalize on their small ballpark for home run advantages, evidenced by their third highest batting average and second highest number of home runs. Conversely, Cleveland struggles to match this level of offensive production, hitting a mere .216 in their recent series against the Yankees and tallying the fifth fewest hits. With Carlos Rodon pitching for the Yankees, Cleveland's lineup is likely to face significant challenges. Consequently, I recommend selecting the Yankees to cover in this matchup.

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