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Cleveland Guardians vs NY Yankees Prediction 4-13-24 Doubleheader Picks

NY Yankees (10-3) vs. Cleveland Guardians (9-3)
April 13, 2024 12:10 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Guardians +121 / NY Yankees -143; Over/Under: +8.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Yankees vs Guardians prediction for this MLB showdown on Saturday, April 13th at Progressive Field. We will take a look at: 

-The New York Yankees recent form and recent player performance

-The Cleveland Guardians recent form and recent player performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Yankees and Guardians. 

Yankees Look to Bounce Back

The Yankee’s last game came on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins, and they were defeated 5-2. They gave up four runs in the 3rd inning and that was the difference as they were defeated. The Yankees are averaging 4.69 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.54 runs per game. Geting the start for the Yankees in Game 1 will be Luis Gil, who sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 3.00. In his last start against the Toronto Blue Jays he went 4.1 innings giving up two hits and two runs. 

What a Start for the Guardians 

The Guardians sit with a 9-3 record overall, and they are coming off another big victory on Wednesday. The offense scored seven runs, and they ended up winning by a run. The Guardians are averaging 5.75 runs, while their pitching is giving up 2.83 runs per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, while the defense is ranked 2nd. Getting the start for the Guardians in Game 1 will be Triston McKenzie, who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 4.00. The Guardians will meet the Red Sox after this series.

Cleveland Guardians Team Facts

  • The Guardians have lost nine of their last 10 day games following an extra innings win.
  • The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games against the Yankees following a home win.
  • The Guardians have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five Saturday home games.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Guardians’ last five day games at Progressive Field.
  • The Guardians have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games against AL East opponents.

New York Yankees Team Facts

  • The Yankees have won seven of their last eight day games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last four road games against American League opponents.
  • The Yankees have led after 7 innings in each of their last five Saturday games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Yankees’ last five games at Progressive Field.
  • The Yankees have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games against AL Central opponents.

Guardians vs Yankees Prediction

The Guardians are going to get the job done in both games here. The Guardians are giving up only 2.83 runs per game, and they are going to step up again in a big way here. In Game 1 it’s going to be Triston McKenzie, and he’s going to step up in a big way here. The Yankees offense is going to struggle in both games here, and that will be the difference here. Back the Guardians on the money line. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Game 1: Guardians ML / Game 2: Guardians ML

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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