Cleveland Guardians (92-69) vs. New York Yankees (94-68)
With the postseason coming to its climax, the Cleveland Guardians have final preparations for their ALCS Game 1 on Monday night at the Yankee Stadium as they take on the New York Yankees. Considering their strong 92-69 record, the Guardians are set to go up against the New York Yankees who finished their regular season at 94-68 and are regarded as the more superior team. This matchup captures the essence of what October baseball means and provides for some interesting MLB postseason betting picks. Sports fans and bettors are gearing up for an experience that is bound to be epic.
The season for the Cleveland Guardians is one of toughness and smart playing, although it is supported by a mediocre offense of batting .238 and scoring 708 runs. Their strength comes in their hurling and support of an impressive 3.61 ERA. This ability to keep run total low and achieve those wins is essential. However in the away fixtures in New York against the Yankees, the team should be keen on the fact that they are underdogs, and may be use that, to raise their performance.
The New York Yankees are one of the few teams that are able to compete in the playoffs each year because of the depth of their roster which is even better than the Guardians: 237 home runs and 815 scored runs. However, a batting average of .248 in addition to a scoring rate per slugging percentage of .429 displays a team that can make decisive plays. The pitchers on the Yankees’ roster are still effective with an ERA of 3.74 although it is slightly high owing to the depth of the bullpen and effective management.
Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Yankees Game Info
| When: | Monday, October 14, 2024 at 7:38 PM ET |
| Where: | Yankee Stadium |
| TV: | TBS |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Alex Cobb (2-1, 2.76 ERA) vs. Carlos Rodon (16-9, 3.96 ERA)
Alex Cobb, a pitcher for Cleveland Guardians, boasts a superb 2.76 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in October, pitching for 16.1 innings, thus establishing himself as a playoff caliber pitcher. Though Perkins pitched limited innings, his command and ability to contain the ball in play – giving up only one home run – will be essential in the pressure cooker that is Yankee Stadium. He also understands the importance of limiting walks and facing needless offensive threats from hits: both of which the Guardians will need so that they can silence their opponents early.
On the contrary, Carlos Rodon for the Yankees is 16-9 with an average of 3.96 and has managed 175 innings so far in the season. Illustrating his aggressive pitching, he was able to fan 195 batters within the season. However, his penchant for allowing free passes and long balls could cut both ways. Rodon has a great impact on the game regardless of the position he is placed in since the number of strikeouts earned should be greater than the concessions.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: New York Yankees -150, Total Odds: 7.5
The betting odds reflect the anticipation surrounding this game, with the Yankees favored slightly in the moneyline at -150. The total set at 7.5 points with equal odds on the over and under suggests a tight contest, likely dominated by strategic pitching and timely hits.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Trends
The Guardians have seen the total go UNDER in 14 of their last 20 games, indicating their games tend to be low-scoring, which could be critical in playoff atmospheres where every run counts. Their record of 2-6 SU in recent matchups against the Yankees, particularly 1-4 SU when on the road at Yankee Stadium, shows a trend of struggling in high-pressure situations against this opponent.
New York Yankees Betting Trends
The Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last five games, showing strong late-season form. Their offensive power has helped push the total OVER in four of the last five encounters with Cleveland, highlighting their ability to score against the Guardians’ pitching. With a 9-3 SU record in their last 12 home games against Cleveland, the Yankees have demonstrated a home-field advantage that could prove decisive.
Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Yankees 10/14/24 Betting Picks
With strong offensive plays and a home ground advantage, it is easy to favor the Yankees, while the pitching quality of the Guardians poses some threat. The stakes are such that a close game is expected between the two teams. For the time being, it is better to back the Yankees to win the game easily. However, the possibility of betting on the Guardians + 1.5 on the spreads could make some sense, especially with the recent outcomes of the matches ending with a few points scored leading to an UNDER on a 7.5 total.
For prop bets and the best live betting experience, targeting pitcher strikeouts and inning-by-inning plays might prove to be profitable.
