The New York Yankees will host the Cleveland Guardians for Game 2 of the ALDS in New York on Thursday.
The Yankees got the job done, winning in Game 1 by a final score of 4-1. They produced enough offense to win while containing Cleveland’s pesky lineup.
The Guardians find themselves in a must-win game in order to avoid falling to 0-2 in this series. Is Cleveland worth rolling with your MLB picks today?
These teams play an entirely different brand of baseball which leads to an entertaining product. However, betting on a game like this can prove to be challenging. Fortunately, we have you covered.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:37 PM EST on October 13th, 2022 at Yankee Stadium in New York. Let’s take a look at the Yankees vs Guardians odds for Game 2 of the ALDS.
New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians Odds
The Yankees are the home favorites heading into Game 2. New York tends to be favored when playing at home, and that is no different for Thursday’s game.
The New York crowd was loud and provided the Yankees with no shortage of energy and momentum on Tuesday. They truly do affect the game more than other fans do in different stadiums.
But the Guardians were one of the better teams in 2022 when playing against the run line. Their ability to upset the odds is apparent, given the fact that they won the AL Central. The White Sox were favored by almost everyone to win the division, but Cleveland stole it from them.
The Guardians are sending their ace to the mound for Game 2, which will give them a shot of adrenaline.
Let’s take a closer look at the Yankees vs Guardians odds.
New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
Starting Pitchers:
The Guardians will send ace Shane Bieber to the mound in Game 2, while the Yankees will counter with All-Star Nestor Cortes.
Bieber was phenomenal in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Rays. The right-hander went 7.2 innings pitched while striking out eight and allowing just one earned run.
However, that was a home start against a far more inferior Rays lineup. Facing the Yankees in New York will be a whole different challenge.
But Shane Bieber is always ready to rise up to the occasion. As long as he keeps runners off base he should fare well. The potential 3-run home run is what will hurt him.
Solo home runs will not cause too much damage.
Cortes will start for New York. “Nasty Nestor” hasn’t pitched in a while but finished the year with an incredible 2.44 ERA.
Nestor Cortes consistently disrupts timing and produces weak contact. The Guardians are known for making weak contact and not striking out much, which may play into Cortes’ favor.
However, Cleveland tends to still get hits with their approach. It will be interesting to see how many hits the Yankees left-hander gives up.
New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
After reviewing the Yankees vs Guardians odds and starting pitchers, it is time to make our official Game 2 prediction.
Can the Guardians rebound and upset the odds in New York, or are the Yankees destined to earn back-to-back wins at home.
Shane Bieber will likely pitch well enough to keep Cleveland in the ball game. He may not shut out New York over seven innings, but he’s going to give the Guardians an opportunity to win.
But Cleveland’s offense has gone ice-cold during the playoffs. They have produced just four total runs in three games this postseason. Meanwhile, the Yankees scored four runs on Tuesday alone.
In the end, I like Cleveland as a spread-betting pick. With their offensive woes and Bieber’s ability to contain opposing offenses, Game 2 could turn into a competitive low-scoring affair. Whether the Guardians win or not, they have a strong chance of upsetting the run line.
Roll with the Cleveland Guardians +1.5 in Game 2.
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