New York Yankees (9-2) vs. Cleveland Guardians (8-2)
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians April 12, 2024 – In an eagerly anticipated matchup, the New York Yankees, boasting a 9-2 record, are set to face off against the Cleveland Guardians, who are not far behind with an 8-2 standing, this Friday. As both teams have shown strong performances early in the season, this game is a highlight for fans and bettors alike, with licensed betting platforms buzzing with activity in anticipation. Scheduled for 7:10 PM ET at Progressive Field and broadcasted on MLBN, this game promises to showcase top-tier baseball talent.
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians April 12 2024 Game Info
| When: | Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Progressive Field |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Runline | Total |
| Yankees | -127 |
-1.5 +117
|
o9 +105
|
| Guardians | +117 |
+1.5 -145
|
u9 -125
|
Clarke Schmidt (0-0, 4.66 ERA) vs. Carlos Carrasco (0-0, 4.5 ERA)
Clarke Schmidt with the Yankees entered this game with a 4.66 ERA and 1.66 WHIP over 9.2 innings pitched, putting in view a small amount of strikeouts indicating his ability but also demonstrating a pattern of hits and walks allowed. He shows his talent but, like most members of a beginning level baseball team, he is weak when controlling the pace of the game and letting runners on base.
Consequently, on the mound opposite to him, the 4.5 ERA of Carlos Carrasco for the Guardians is the best data, leading to the WHIP of 1.38 which was recorded in the 8 innings he pitched. Having the same strikeout total per inning with less hits allowed, Carrasco appears to exert a better command over his opponents but still there is a space for evaluation since the innings pitched is limited in 2022.
Each of these two threads battle to determine which one can more wisely exploit their strengths and counter their weaknesses. They are equally capable of striking out batters, although the game could narrow down on the pitcher who skillfully navigates the opponent’s powerful hitters.
Yankees’ Offensive Juggernaut
The Yankees have mostly racked up hits rather than strikeouts, with a team batting average of .249 and solid personal slugging percentage of .395. The ability of this team to send runners across to the home plate is quite arguable from the 56 runs from the total 90 hits while keeping an aggressive and efficient offense. While their homerun with 13 home runs is an advantage, the team’s pitchers need to curb the long balls or else the Guardians will benefit from the long ball.
Guardians’ Pitching Prowess
The Guardians of Cleveland, on the other hand, have an outstanding pitching team, with a team ERA of 2.05 and a WHIP of 1.14; this is proof that they have power to limit opponent runs and to keep runners of base teams from scoring. They not only humiliated the Yankees in this aspect, but struck out 102 batters while walking only as many Yankees all of regular season, which is most likely due to their mixture of precision and power on the mound.
New York Yankees Betting Trends
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
New York Yankees are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Yankees are 4-3 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Yankees’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Yankees’ 4 last games at home
Cleveland Guardians Betting Trends
Guardians are 5-0 in their last 5 games.
Cleveland Guardians are 5-0 in their last 5 games against the spread
Guardians are 7-2 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Guardians’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 0 of Guardians’ 1 last games at home
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians Betting Picks
Considering the good form of both teams at the moment, there will be a great contest involved. Both Schmidt and Carrasco are poised to make a pitching duel, and they would probably control the game’s tempo. However, the Yankees potency at bat as well as the Guardians pitching strength should be the determining factor.
In terms of betting, the safer pick might lean towards the Guardians, given their consistent performance both on the mound and at the plate, combined with their exceptional record against the spread. However, the potential for the Yankees’ offense to explode cannot be overlooked. For those looking at over/under bets, the game could hinge on the starting pitchers’ performances, making the latest MLB picks a must-watch as game day approaches.
Score Prediction: Yankees 4, Guardians 3.
