It is Tuesday, August 20th, and after a day off for both clubs, the New York Yankees (73-52) and the Cleveland Guardians (72-52) open a series at Yankee Stadium.
It is a clash of division and league leaders battling for baseball’s top record. Why is this important? The number 1 seed receives a 1st Round bye and home advantage throughout the playoffs.
Neither team is starting the series in a good position. The Yankees have lost two games in their series against the Tigers, while the Guardians have lost three games in a row.
New York leads the American League East by half a game over the Baltimore Orioles. The Guardians lead the AL Central by 2½ games over the Minnesota Twins.
We have all the information and analysis you need to know before the game, including the latest information on catching the first pitch, projected pitcher matchups, lineup cards, recent team performance, player stats, and of course our predictions, tips, and best bets for the game from our modeling tools and expert teams.
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Game details and watch Guardians vs. Yankees – live today
● Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
● Time: 7:05 p.m. EST
● Location: Yankee Stadium
● City: New York, NY
● TV/Streaming: BSGL, YES
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Guardians vs. Yankees Odds
The current odds from Tuesday morning:
● Victory Line: Guardians +125, Yankees -150
● Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-175), Yankees -1.5 (+145)
● Over/Under: 8.5 runs
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Current team statistics for Guardians vs. Yankees
● The Yankees are 5-5 in their last 10 games. They are 32-27 at Yankee Stadium. Their overall run differential for the season is now +116.
● Cleveland’s 3-game losing streak has dropped them to 5-5 in their last 10 games. Outside of Progressive Field, they are 34-32. Their overall run differential for the season is +78.
● Who’s hot? Closer Emmanuel Clase hasn’t allowed an earned run since July 7.
● Who doesn’t! Juan Soto has a record of 0-10 in his last three games.
Expected starting pitchers for Cleveland vs. New York
● Today’s pitching duel (August 20): Matthew Boyd vs Luis Gil
○ Yankees: Gil (12-6, 3.25 ERA) has allowed 44 earned runs and 80 hits while recording 141 strikeouts in 121.2 innings.
○ Guardian: Boyd (0-0, 1.69 ERA) allowed 1 earned run and 3 hits while recording 6 strikeouts in 5.1 innings.
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The most important betting trends and insights ahead of Guardians vs. Yankees on August 20, 2024
● Cleveland has a record of 4-6 on the run line and 2-6-2 in the OVER in the last 10 games
● The Yankees have a 4-1 record on the run line in their last 5 games (5-5 in their last 10)
● Luis Gil had problems in his last outing. The Yankees pitcher only played 4 innings against the White Sox and allowed 4 earned runs.
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Expert tips and predictions for Tuesday’s Guardians vs. Yankees game
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Once the model is complete, we compare its projection to the latest betting odds for the game to determine a relative confidence level for each bet.
Here are the best bets our model is predicting for Guardians vs. Yankees today:
– Money line: NBC Sports is leaning towards a game on the Yankees on the moneyline
– Spread: NBC Sports recommends a bet on the Yankees on the run line
– Number of runs: NBC Sports recommends a bet on the total of OVER 8.5 runs
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