MLB
Cleveland Guardians @ New York Yankees - August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024, 9:02am EDT
TSG A.I. Picks
1:05pm EDT, Thursday | Spread | Moneyline | Over/Under |
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New York Yankees | -1.5 +127 | -164 | O 8.5 -102 |
Cleveland Guardians | +1.5 -156 | +139 | U 8.5 -125 |
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New York Yankees
-1.5
+127
Cleveland Guardians
+1.5
-156
Moneyline
New York Yankees
-164
Cleveland Guardians
+139
Over/Under
Over 8.5
-102
Under 8.5
-125
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Cleveland Guardians
+1.5
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Cleveland Guardians
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Under
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Ladies and gentlemen, baseball fans of the finest city in the league, gather ’round as we gear up for what promises to be a nail-biter tonight! We’ve got the Cleveland Guardians set to take on those big-time New York Yankees, and let me tell you, my heart is already racing with excitement. It’s all about loyalty around here, and I’ve donned my lucky jersey—can’t miss a game when it’s this big!
Now, let’s break it down. Tonight’s matchup features two pitchers who bring their own flavor to the mound. On one side, you’ve got the Yankees’ ace with a record of 4 wins and 2 losses. He’s been solid this season but carries an ERA of just under 3.9. Meanwhile, the Guardians’ guy might not have the same win-loss record at 2 wins and 5 losses; however, he’s sitting pretty with an ERA even lower than his opponent’s at around 3.8.
Let’s face it: both pitchers have some solid strikeout numbers. The Yankees pitcher is racking up nearly 9 strikeouts per game—impressive stuff—but don’t sleep on our Guardians’ pitcher who’s right behind him with almost as many strikeouts per game! So if you’re expecting a slugfest tonight, think again; I believe it will be a battle of wits where each side will be looking for that perfect pitch.
Now when we look at how these teams score runs, there’s certainly a disparity in numbers. The Yankees are averaging over 5 runs per game while our beloved Guardians are sitting around 4 and a half runs per contest. But don’t count us out! Stats can only tell part of the story because tonight’s match is being played under the bright lights and anything can happen!
I also want to point out that while the Yankees boast a higher batting average hovering around .247 compared to our Guardians’ .234 average, there’s something about playing in front of our home crowd that gives us an edge! Our boys may not put up as many hits or RBIs statistically per game—7.8 hits against their nearly 8.5—but they have heart! And sometimes heart trumps sheer numbers.
With all things considered—the pitching duel ahead of us combined with both teams’ hitting capabilities—I’m predicting that we’ll see an exciting low-scoring affair tonight! I’m putting my money on my Guardians to pull off a victory here; they’re due for one after battling hard through some tough games lately.
The over/under line looks like it’s going to stay under tonight—meaning we’re likely in for more strategic plays than long bombs into the stands. It’s going to come down to who can capitalize on those few scoring opportunities available.
So grab your snacks and settle in because I’m fired up for this showdown! Let’s rally behind our Guardians for yet another memorable night of baseball glory! Go Guards!
New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians Live Odds & Betting History
Betting odds provided by BetUS
Wager Type | New York Yankees | Cleveland Guardians |
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Spread | -1.5 (+127) | +1.5 (-156) |
Moneyline | -164 | +139 |
Total | Under 8.5 (-125) | Over 8.5 (-102) |
Team Data | New York Yankees | Cleveland Guardians |
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Runs | 5.08 | 4.54 |
Hits | 8.50 | 7.84 |
Runs Batted In | 4.90 | 4.28 |
Batting Average | 0.247 | 0.234 |
On-Base Slugging | 75.82% | 68.98% |
Walks | 4.12 | 2.85 |
Strikeouts | 8.86 | 8.71 |
Earned Run Average | 3.85 | 3.76 |