Yankees vs Guardians Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 August 2024

Last updated: Aug 21, 2024, 11:09PM | Published: Aug 21, 2024, 1:58AM

The New York Yankees will take on the Cleveland Guardians in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, commencing at 9:05am AEST.

The Yankees will have Nestor Cortes (6-10, 4.20 ERA) start, up against Joey Cantillo (0-2, 6.23 ERA) for the Guardians.

This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Yankees vs Guardians game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's NY Yankees vs Cleveland MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Yankees a 60% chance of defeating the Guardians at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees vs Guardians: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Yankee Stadium are listed below:

Head to Head: Yankees $1.50, Guardians $2.66
Line: Yankees -1.5 ($2.01), Guardians +1.5 ($1.81)
Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Yankees at $1.50 and the Guardians at $2.66.

The Yankees are 1.5-run favourites against the Guardians, with odds of $2.01 available at TAB.

For the underdog Guardians (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.81.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Guardians (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.

Yankees vs Guardians: Best Bets

Head to Head: Cleveland at $2.66 with TAB (3.8% edge)
Line: Guardians +1.5 at $1.81 with TAB (56% probability)
Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB

Our Yankees vs Guardians predictions are based on complex modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Yankees have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Guardians to win is our preferred option due to the 3.8% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 8.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.

Yankees vs Guardians: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the NY Yankees vs Cleveland game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the NY Yankees vs Cleveland game.

As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Yankees vs Guardians: Essential Details

The game between the Yankees and Guardians at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to begin at 9:05am AEST on Thursday.

Teams: New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians
Date: Thursday 22 August 2024
Time: 9:05am AEST
Venue: Yankee Stadium

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our NY Yankees vs Cleveland predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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