New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians Game 2 Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 4/13/2024

New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians Overview

• Date: April 13, 2024
• Venue: Progressive Field
• Starting Pitchers:
  • Cody Poteet - Yankees
  • Triston McKenzie - Guardians
• Run Line: Yankees -1.5 (+150), Guardians +1.5 (-180)
• Money Line: Yankees -108, Guardians +112
• Total (Over/Under): 8.5

New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• New York Yankees - 51.92%
• Cleveland Guardians - 52.83%

Projected Win %:

• New York Yankees - 52.12%
• Cleveland Guardians - 47.88%

New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians Game Preview & Prediction

In an American League matchup scheduled for April 13, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians will host the New York Yankees at Progressive Field. This game serves as the second game of a double-header between the two teams, with the possibility of some players resting after the first game.

The Guardians have been having a great season so far, boasting a record of 9-3. Their offense ranks as the 12th best in MLB, with an average team batting average of .300. However, they have struggled in the power department, ranking last in team home runs. Despite this, their bullpen is considered the 12th best in the league according to our advanced-stat Power Rankings.

The Yankees, with a record of 10-3, are also enjoying a successful season. Their offense ranks as the 11th best in MLB, but they have displayed power with the 8th most home runs. Their bullpen is particularly strong, ranking as the 4th best in MLB.

On the mound, the Guardians are projected to start right-handed pitcher Triston McKenzie. McKenzie has started two games this season, with a win-loss record of 1-1 and an ERA of 4.00. While his ERA suggests solid performance, his 6.87 xFIP indicates that he may have been lucky and could regress in future outings. McKenzie is projected to pitch an average of 5.4 innings, allowing 2.7 earned runs, 4.8 hits, and 2.1 walks. His strikeout projection of 4.6 falls below average.

The Yankees are expected to start right-handed pitcher Cody Poteet, who is considered one of the worst pitchers in MLB according to our advanced-stat Power Rankings. Poteet is projected to pitch an average of 2.7 innings, allowing 1.4 earned runs, 2.7 hits, and 1.0 walk. His strikeout projection is 1.8, which is below average.

In their last games, the Guardians and the Yankees played against undisclosed opponents. The Guardians' best hitter over the last seven games has been Josh Naylor, recording 6 hits, 4 runs, 4 RBIs, and 2 home runs with a batting average of .462 and an OPS of 1.588. The Yankees' standout hitter over the same period has been Giancarlo Stanton, tallying 8 hits, 5 runs, 7 RBIs, and 3 home runs with a batting average of .421 and an OPS of 1.450.

With the Guardians having a strong season and the Yankees displaying offensive firepower, this matchup promises to be an intriguing battle. The pitching duel between McKenzie and Poteet will be a key factor in determining the outcome of the game.

Yankees vs Guardians Prediction: Yankees 4.52 - Guardians 4.09

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