On October 14, 2024, a pivotal baseball matchup is set as the Cleveland Guardians take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium starting at 07:38 pm, under what is expected to be scattered clouds.
The starting pitcher selections for both the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees have yet to be declared.
In the 2024 AL Central standings, the Guardians hold a 92-69 record, ranking 2nd with a .570 winning percentage and leading the division with a 30-22 record against their divisional foes. Their last ten games have resulted in five victories, and they are currently on a two-game losing streak. At away games, they show a record of 42-39, compared to a strong home record of 50-30. The team has scored 708 runs while conceding 621.
Meanwhile, the Yankees top the AL East with a 94-68 record, reflecting a .580 winning percentage, and they balance at 26-26 within their division. They have won their last game and posted five wins in their recent ten matches. At Yankee Stadium, they have a 44-37 win/loss ratio, and excellently performed on the road with a 50-31 record. The offensive lineup has accumulated 815 runs, and their pitchers have allowed 668 runs.
In terms of betting, the odds suggest a closely contested game. The point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of the Yankees, reflecting their slight edge at home. The Over/Under for the total runs scored is pegged at 7.5, hinting at a moderately low-scoring game, expected given the quality of the potential starting pitchers yet to be announced. For the money line bettors, the odds stand at -159 for the Yankees, making them the favorites, and +133 for the Guardians, marking them as underdogs but potentially rewarding for risk-takers.