GAME TIME:
7:38:00 PM, October 15, 2024

SPORT/LEAGUE:
MLB - Eastern Time Zone

TEAMS:
Cleveland
NYY

PROP BET:
NYY -1 (-110)

UNIT: 1.0

ANALYSIS:

Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Yankees: Game 2 Betting Preview and Analysis

Pick: Yankees -1 (-110)

Why We’re Backing the Yankees

Game 1 was a comfortable win for the Yankees, and their lineup got a boost with the return of Anthony Rizzo, who had missed the ALDS due to injury. Giancarlo Stanton is heating up, and while Aaron Judge is still battling a slump, he showed signs of breaking out with a few good at-bats, even though he hasn’t recorded a hit yet. With the momentum from Game 1, the Yankees are set to lean on their ace Gerrit Cole in Game 2, which gives them a significant advantage over the Guardians.

Gerrit Cole’s Playoff Experience

Gerrit Cole is a seasoned playoff veteran, coming off a stellar performance in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Royals. In that outing, Cole delivered 7 innings of one-run ball to clinch the series for New York. Since the start of August, Cole has been in dominant form, posting a 2.40 ERA across his last 13 starts. With Cole on the mound, Aaron Boone will feel confident in his ability to shut down the Cleveland offense and put the Yankees in position for a 2-0 series lead.

Tanner Bibee’s Playoff Struggles

On the other side, Tanner Bibee hasn’t been able to deliver deep into games in his limited playoff experience. The 25-year-old pitched in two career playoff outings for the Guardians in the ALDS against the Tigers but didn’t make it past five innings in either start. Cleveland’s offense has struggled with consistency throughout the season, and that continued in the ALDS. Stephen Vogt will likely need to rely heavily on his bullpen, which could be a challenge as the series progresses.

Yankees’ Offensive Advantage

The Yankees lineup is starting to click, with key players like Rizzo and Stanton contributing at the plate. While Aaron Judge has yet to break out, his improved at-bats suggest it’s only a matter of time before he makes an impact. With the Yankees offense finding its groove and Cole dealing on the mound, the Guardians will need a near-perfect performance from Bibee and their bullpen to stay competitive.

Final Verdict: Play Yankees -1 (-110)

With Gerrit Cole on the mound and the Yankees lineup improving, this is a tough spot for the Guardians. Tanner Bibee hasn’t shown the ability to go deep into games, and Cleveland’s inconsistent offense will have a hard time keeping up with New York. We expect the Yankees to take control of this game and cover the -1 run line.

Predicted Score: Yankees 5, Guardians 2

Play Yankees -1, as Gerrit Cole continues his playoff dominance and the Yankees offense capitalizes on Cleveland’s shaky pitching situation.

Results

Pick Made 11:00:00 AM, October 15, 2024