New York Yankees at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Yankees at Cleveland Guardians Game 2 odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The New York Yankees (58-21) and Cleveland Guardians (39-36) clash in the Sunday finale of a 3-game series at Progressive Field. First pitch is slated for 1:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Yankees vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: New York leads 5-0.

The Yankees swept a Saturday twin bill and are looking to close out a 6-game season sweep of the Guardians. New York is 6-1 in its last 7 games.

The Guardians were 3-1 in the previous 4 games before the Yankees came to town. And Cleveland was coming off a big month: the Guardians played .667 (20-10) ball over their last 30 games. They’ve been outscored by New York 38-12 in this season’s 5 games.

Yankees at Guardians projected starters

LHP Jordan Montgomery vs. RHP Triston McKenzie

Montgomery (3-1, 3.27 ERA) has clocked a 1.02 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 85 1/3 IP in 15 starts.

  • Notched a 1.95 ERA from May 24-June 17 but has allowed 9 runs on 15 hits over his last 12 2/3 IP.
  • Has given New York 6-plus innings in 7 straight starts. The Yanks may look for an extra inning-plus from him to right the bullpen after Saturday’s twin bill.

McKenzie (4-6, 4.03 ERA) has made 13 starts and 1 relief appearance. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 80 1/3 IP.

  • Struggled in his only other career start against New York, allowing 3 R and 8 base runners in 4 IP vs. the Yankees in April 2021.
  • Has struggled at home, albeit in just 22 1/3 IP, with a 4.84 ERA at Progressive Field (allowed 7 R in his last home start).

Yankees at Guardians odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 12:52 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Yankees -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Guardians +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
  • Run line (RL): Yankees -1.5 (+102) | Guardians +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Yankees at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Guardians 4

Money line

Cleveland’s record looks to be a bit inflated by a 14-9 mark in 1-run games. New York has owned the Guardians and is a worthy favorite. BACK THE YANKEES (-165).

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Run line/Against the spread

Statcast quality-of-contact figures are bullish on New York’s offense and bearish on Cleveland’s.

McKenzie is an extreme fly-ball pitcher, and the Yankees have pounded fly-ball pitchers to the tune of a .749 OPS (through Friday, and that’s with a low .248 batting average on balls in play). Cleveland has scuffled against lefties (MLB-worst .614 OPS).

TAKE NEW YORK -1.5 (+102).

Over/Under

Montgomery has benefited from a .257 batting average on balls in play. McKenzie has gotten by with a .227 BABIP. Mix that in with some fatigued bullpens, and TAKE THE OVER 8.5 (+100).

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New York Yankees at Cleveland Guardians Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Yankees at Cleveland Guardians Game 2 odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The New York Yankees (56-21) and Cleveland Guardians (39-34) clash in a Saturday day-night doubleheader at Progressive Field. The first pitch in Game 2 is slated for 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Yankees vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

(Team records and stats are through Friday – pre-doubleheader).

Season series: New York leads 3-0.

These teams were washed out Friday night. The Yankees are coming off a 2-1 loss at Houston, a solo game kicking off a trip that continues with stops in Pittsburgh and Boston next week. A clicking-through-most-of-June offense has been slowed of late. Over their last 7 games, the Yankees have scored just 3.43 runs per game on a .593 OPS.

The Guardians are coming off back-to-back walkoff comeback wins against the Minnesota Twins and are 3-1 in their last 4 games after a 5-game losing skid. Overall, Cleveland is coming off a big month: the Guardians have played .667 (20-10) ball over their last 30 games.

Yankees at Guardians projected starters

LHP Nestor Cortes vs. RHP Aaron Civale

Cortes (6-3, 2.51 ERA) has logged a 0.99 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 through 79 IP over 14 starts.

  • Faced Cleveland April 23 and allowed 2 runs on 1 hit and 2 BB in 6 1/3 IP.
  • Owns a 5.68 ERA with 6 home runs allowed over his last 4 starts (19 IP).

Civale (2-4, 7.20 ERA) is tabbed for his 10th start of the season. He has a 1.60 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 40 IP.

  • Missed most of June with a thigh injury. Has allowed 17 base runners and 5 R in 9 IP since returning to the rotation June 21.
  • Since 2020, owns a 5.15 ERA, 1.36 WHIP in home starts.

Yankees at Guardians odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 12:30 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Yankees -180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Guardians +145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL): Yankees -1.5 (-108) | Guardians +1.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Yankees at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Guardians 4

Money line

Cleveland’s record looks to be a bit inflated by a 14-9 mark in 1-run games. Peg New York as a worthy favorite up to -180. BACK THE YANKEES (-180).

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Run line/Against the spread

In their 7-game offensive slide, the Yanks have gone just 7-for-32 (.218) with runners in scoring position. Statcast quality-of-contact figures are bullish on New York’s offense and bearish on Cleveland’s.

The Yanks have pounded fly-ball pitchers to the tune of a .749 OPS (and that’s with a low .248 batting average on balls in play). Cleveland has scuffled against lefties (MLB-worst .614 OPS).

TAKE NEW YORK -1.5 (-108).

Over/Under

In a play fading both bullpens and favoring a powerful New York offense against a fly-ball inducing Civale, TAKE THE OVER 8.5 (-120).

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New York Yankees at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Yankees at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The New York Yankees (56-21) and Cleveland Guardians (39-34) clash in the Friday opener of a 3-game series at Progressive Field. The first pitch in Game 1 is slated for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Yankees vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: New York leads 3-0.

The Yankees are coming off a 2-1 loss at Houston, a solo game kicking off a trip that continues with stops in Pittsburgh and Boston next week. A clicking-through-most-of-June offense has been slowed of late. Over their last 7 games, the Yankees have scored just 3.43 runs per game on a .593 OPS.

The Guardians are coming off back-to-back walk-off comeback wins against the Minnesota Twins and are 3-1 in their last 4 games after a 5-game losing skid. Overall, Cleveland is coming off a big month: the Guardians have played .667 (20-10) ball over their last 30 games.

Yankees at Guardians projected starters

RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP Aaron Civale

Cole (6-2, 2.99 ERA) has made 15 starts this season. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 11.4 K/9 in 87 1/3 IP.

  • Has held current Cleveland batters to a whiff-laden .524 OPS.
  • Has yielded just 2 runs over his last 20 1/3 IP.

Civale (2-4, 7.20 ERA) is tabbed for his 10th start of the season. He has a 1.60 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 40 IP.

  • Missed most of June with a thigh injury. Has allowed 17 base runners and 5 R in 9 IP since returning to the rotation June 21.
  • Since 2020, owns a 5.15 ERA, 1.36 WHIP in home starts.

Yankees at Guardians odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 8:37 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Yankees -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Guardians +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
  • Run line (RL): Yankees -1.5 (-125) | Guardians +1.5 (+102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

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Yankees at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Guardians 4

Money line

Cleveland’s record looks to be a bit inflated by a 14-9 mark in 1-run games. Peg New York as a worthy -210 favorite. PASS on the current tag.

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Run line/Against the spread

Cole allowed 5 home runs in a June 9 clunker against the Twins. He’s rallied with a dominant 0.89 ERA and 12.0 K/9 in 3 starts since. His line against current Cleveland batters in compelling.

In their 7-game offensive slide, the Yanks have gone just 7-for-32 (.218) with runners in scoring position. Statcast quality-of-contact figures are bullish on New York’s offense and bearish on Cleveland’s.

TAKE NEW YORK -1.5 (-125).

Over/Under

Cole is a wild card in this play, but the OVER 8.5 (-102) has a sliver of value leverage. Its a play fading both bullpens and favoring a powerful New York offense against a fly-ball inducing Civale.

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