Predictions for Yankees vs. Guardians: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 21
Wednesday’s contest between the New York Yankees (73-53) and Cleveland Guardians (73-52) matching up at Yankee Stadium has a projected final score of 5-4 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Yankees, so it should be a tight matchup. The game will start at 7:05 p.m. ET on August 21.
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Yankees vs. Guardians Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 7:05 p.m. ET
- Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
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Yankees vs. Guardians Predictions
- Score Prediction: Yankees 5, Guardians 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
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Yankees vs. Guardians Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | -167 | +140 | 8.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Yankees Betting Insights
- New York has been the favorite in 96 games this season, and has come away with the win 53 times (55.2%) in those contests.
- The Yankees have a win-loss record of 24-16 when favored by -167 or better by sportsbooks this year.
- New York and its opponents have gone over in 68 of 125 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Yankees were the moneyline favorite in 14 of their past 15 games, and they went 8-6 in those matchups.
- In its past 15 matchups — all had a set run total — New York and its opponents combined to hit the over on the total eight times.
Guardians Betting Insights
- Cleveland has won 23 of the 48 games it was listed as the moneyline underdog this season (47.9%).
- The Guardians have a 5-5 record (winning 50% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +140 or longer.
- Cleveland has played in 125 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 60 times (60-57-8).
- In nine games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Guardians had a record of 4-5.
- In its past 15 games with a total, Cleveland and its opponents are 7-6-2 when it comes to hitting the over.
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Yankees vs. Guardians Probable Pitchers
Yankees’ Starting Pitcher: Nestor Cortes Jr.
- The 29-year-old has pitched in 25 games this season with an ERA of 4.20, a 4.59 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.189.
- Nestor Cortes Jr.’s team has won 33.3% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (7-14).
- In games Cortes has started, his team is 9-16.
- In games Cortes has started this season, the teams are 12-11-2 at hitting the over.
Guardians’ Starting Pitcher: Joey Cantillo
- Joey Cantillo and his team were underdogs on the moneyline in every game he pitched a season ago.
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Yankees’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 73-53 |
| Home | 32-28 |
| Road | 41-25 |
| One-Run Games | 15-15 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 55-9 |
Guardians’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 73-52 |
| Home | 38-20 |
| Road | 35-32 |
| One-Run Games | 23-15 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 53-8 |
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