In this article we will formulate a Guardians vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 9th at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are 37-31 this year after they lost game one in extra innings by a score of 7-5. Cleveland erased a 3-0 deficit early in the game and they led 5-4, but they blew the lead and failed to score in the 10th in the loss. The Guardians recorded seven hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Martinez, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Williams allowed four hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Gaddis blew the save and Armstrong got the loss. Prior to this series, Cleveland lost two out of three against the Rangers, but did win two out of three against the Yankees before that.
This season, Cleveland has a 3.78 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 277 runs with a .230 batting average and a .316 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with seven home runs and 33 RBIs, while Jose Ramirez has added 10 home runs and 33 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Slade Cecconi, who is 3-5 with a 4.92 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP over 67.2 innings pitched this year.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees are 39-26 this season after they won game one by a score of 7-5 on Monday night. New York tied the game at five in the eighth inning and they scored two runs in the top of the 10th for the win. The Yankees recorded nine hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Goldschmidt, who went 1-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Warren allowed three hits and two earned runs over 4.1 innings, while Bednar picked up the win. Prior to this series, New York split two games with the Red Sox and lost two out of three against the Guardians.
This season, New York has a 3.27 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .222 opponent batting average, while they have scored 331 runs with a .242 batting average and a .330 on base percentage. Aaron Judge (OUT) has led the Yankees with 17 home runs and 38 RBIs, while Ben Rice has added 18 home runs and 45 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Gerrit Cole, who is 1-1 with a 2.00 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP over 18.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Guardians have won five of their last six games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Yankees have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a win.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last nine night games after going to extra innings.
- The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as favorites after going to extra innings.
- The Guardians have led after 5 innings in five of their last six night games.
- The Guardians have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven home games against American League opponents.
Why the New York Yankees will win
- The Guardians have lost each of their last seven night games against the Yankees at Progressive Field following a home loss.
- The Yankees have won each of their last six road games against AL Central opponents.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven home games.
- The road team has covered the run line in eight of the last nine games between the Yankees and Guardians.
- The Yankees have won the first inning in four of their last five road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Yankees have led after 5 innings in each of their last 10 Tuesday night games as road favorites.
- The Yankees have led after 3 innings in each of their last eight Tuesday road games.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Guardians’ last eight home games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Yankees’ last four road games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Guardians’ last eight games as underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Yankees’ last four road games.
Guardians vs Yankees Prediction
New York was able to get a dramatic win on Monday to start this series and they have won three of their last four games. The Yankees are 20-14 on the road this year, while the Guardians are 17-15 at home. Cleveland has lost four of their last five games and they have allowed 17 runs in their last two. The Guardians are starting Cecconi, who has allowed 1, 3, 3, and 2 earned runs in his last four starts, while Cole has allowed four earned runs over 18.0 innings. Take the Yankees here, as I will take Cole over Cecconi any day.