The New York Yankees will play host to the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium. This AL matchup will begin at 7:05 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to YES Network to catch the game.
Cleveland Indians at New York Yankees Odds
Oddsmakers are listing Cleveland (+135) as the underdog to New York (-145). Gamblers can wager on the game’s total with odds sitting at -110 for over 10.5 runs and -110 for under 10.5. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the most recent odds standing at -160 for the Indians +1.5 runs and +140 for the Yankees -1.5.
The Indians have gone 73-49 SU this year and are 64-57 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 5.7 units for moneyline bettors and 6.5 units ATS. The Yankees, on the other hand, are 81-42 SU and 74-48 ATS. The team has gained 20.8 units for moneyline bettors and 29.1 units ATS.
New York games have a 69-49-4 over/under record in 2019. Cleveland has been a decent under bet with a total record of 52-65-4.
The right-handed Aaron Civale is projected to start for Cleveland. Civale is 1-1 with a 1.00 ERA and 18 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Yankees this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The Yankees are preparing to start righty Masahiro Tanaka (8-6, 4.64 ERA), who’s got 114 strikeouts and 34 walks, along with a WHIP of 1.26. Tanaka only made one start against the Indians in 2018 (0-0, 2.84 ERA and five strikeouts across six and 1-third innings).
As a unit, New York’s pitching staff has allowed 4.7 runs per game overall this season. Its starters have an ERA of 4.74, a WHIP of 1.31 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.8. The bullpen has a 4.17 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 9.9 K/9.
New York’s hitters have produced 6.0 runs per outing, including 7.1 per game over its last 10 games and 7.6 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .298/.368/.567 over its last five matchups and is 4-1 SU during that stretch.
DJ LeMahieu has helped lead the Yankees’ offense this year with 19 home runs, 81 RBIs and 85 runs scored.
In the visiting dugout, Cleveland’s pitchers have allowed 4.0 runs per game and its starters own a 3.90 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 9.64 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.34, along with a K-per-9 of 9.12.
Indians hitters have slashed .253/.328/.436 on their way to 4.8 runs scored per game in 2019, including 6.0 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 7.8 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
Francisco Lindor has sparked Cleveland’s hitters and is slashing .303/.358/.520 with 20 home runs, 52 RBIs, 70 runs and 18 stolen bases.
The Indians are coming off a 19-5 victory in the prior game of this series.
Indians vs. Yankees Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Yankees, ATS Winner – Indians, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The over has hit in four of Cleveland’s last seven contests.
- The Indians have hit 18 home runs in their last 10 games, including 14 over their last five.
- The Indians have an OPS of .764 this season and an OPS of .772 against right-handed pitchers. The Yankees’ OPS sits at .835 overall and .829 against righties.
- Cleveland has posted 26.0 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 31.4 over its last five.
