Cleveland Guardians vs New York Yankees Betting Picks & Predictions
The Guardians and Yankees, two playoff contenders, will face off in a three-game series starting on Tuesday in the Bronx. Cleveland holds a two-game lead over Minnesota in
Game outlook
The Guardians and Yankees, two playoff contenders, will face off in a three-game series starting on Tuesday in the Bronx. Cleveland holds a two-game lead over Minnesota in the AL Central with a record of 85-77, while New York is tied with Baltimore in the AL East at 73-52. Matthew Boyd will take the mound for the Guardians with a 1.69 ERA, while Luis Gil will start for the Yankees with a 3.25 ERA. The game is set to begin at 7:05 EST at Yankee Stadium, with New York being the betting favorite at -160.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Guardians +147 | Yankees -160
Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-149) | Yankees -1.5 (+131)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 62%.
Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians recently suffered a three-game sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers, tightening up the AL Central race. Despite some ups and downs, the team has shown improvement in their pitching, with a 3.90 team ERA over 13 games. The offense has struggled, scoring 45 runs in their last 13 games and ranking 11th in the AL. Steven Kwan has been a standout player, with a .316 batting average and a .374 OBP. The bullpen has been a strength for the team, with a 2.67 ERA and 42 saves. Injuries have impacted the team, with LHP Sam Hentges currently being reevaluated after feeling something in a recent rehab start. With a power ranking of 16, Cleveland is ranked 13 in offense, second in defense, and have a 85-77 record this season.