New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 22, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 22, 2025 ,

MLB New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction 4/22

The New York Yankees will visit the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The game is set to start at 6:10 PM under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting game as these two teams meet on the field.

Yankees vs. Guardians Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Yankees MoneyLine: -116. The Yankees have a strong record this season and Aaron Judge is performing well. Their pitching has also been solid with a low batting average against.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.0 (-114). Both teams have shown good hitting power and the starting pitchers have high ERAs, suggesting more runs could be scored.

Team Trends

  • The New York Yankees have a current regular season record of 14-9, with a strong home record of 8-4.
  • The Cleveland Guardians have a regular season record of 13-9 and are leading the AL Central with no games back.
  • In a recent game, the Yankees lost to the Guardians 6-4, with both teams hitting two home runs each.
  • The Guardians have a solid division record of 7-2, showing strong performance against divisional opponents.
  • Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt struck out seven batters in his recent outing against the Guardians, despite allowing two home runs.

Yankees vs Guardians Preview

The Yankees and Guardians are ready to meet at Progressive Field. Will Warren will start for the Yankees. Warren has pitched in four games this season, recording an ERA of 5.17. In his last game against the Rays, he allowed one run in 1 2/3 innings. Warren will aim to go deeper into the game this time.

Tanner Bibee will take the mound for the Guardians. Bibee has also played four games this season with a 5.85 ERA. His most recent outing against the Orioles saw him give up six runs in 5 2/3 innings. Both pitchers are looking to improve their performances under the night sky.

Guardians’ Key Players and Pitching Insights

Steven Kwan leads the Guardians with a .333 batting average. He has hit 4 home runs and scored 16 runs, which ranks first in the league. Kwan’s 14 RBIs are second in the league, making him a key player for the team.

Kyle Manzardo is another important hitter for the Guardians. He has a .217 batting average but leads the team with 7 home runs. Manzardo also tops the league with 17 RBIs, showing his power at the plate.

José Ramírez contributes with a .276 batting average and 5 home runs. He has driven in 13 runs, placing him third on the team. Ramírez’s performance adds depth to the Guardians’ lineup.

Yankees’ Top Hitters and Pitching Strategy

Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with a .384 batting average. He has hit 7 home runs and driven in 25 runs, both leading the league. Judge also scored 21 runs, making him a key player for the Yankees. Jazz Chisholm Jr. has a .161 batting average with 7 home runs. He has 14 RBIs and scored 14 runs, ranking second on the team. Chisholm Jr. is currently appealing a one-game suspension, so he might still play. Anthony Volpe contributes with a .217 batting average and 4 home runs. He has driven in 15 runs and scored 12 times. Volpe’s performance adds depth to the Yankees’ lineup.

Final Betting Pick

The Yankees MoneyLine at -116 is a solid pick. They have a strong record this season, standing at 14-9. Aaron Judge is leading the team with a .384 batting average and 7 home runs. The Yankees also have a low batting average against, ranking first in the league, which indicates their pitching is effective at limiting hits.

Choosing the Over 8.0 (-114) makes sense given the teams’ offensive stats. The Yankees lead the league with 40 home runs and a slugging percentage of .468. The Guardians have shown power too, with 28 home runs. Both starting pitchers, Will Warren and Tanner Bibee, have ERAs over 5.00, suggesting they might allow more runs, supporting the over bet.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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