Oct 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) smiles while leaving the field following a win over the Kansas City Royals during game four of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Yankees vs. Guardians ALCS Game 1: Prediction, Odds, and Top Picks for October 14

From odds to top picks, here's all you need to know on the Yankees-Guardians game 1, scheduled to be played on Monday

The New-York Yankees will host the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALCS on Monday, October 14, at Yankees Stadium.

For the 4th time in seven years, Yankees and Guardians will face off during the post-season. The Bronx Bombers are back to ALCS for the first time since 2022.

Yankees needed only 4 games to win against the Royals while Guardians needed a stressful Game 5 to edge out Tigers at home.

For this game 1 of the ALCS, the Yankees are the favorite at home (-165).

New-York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians: Odds and Betting Lines

Favorite: Yankees (-165)
Underdog: Guardians (+140)
Over/Under: 7.5

Yankees vs Guardians: Live Streaming Info & Game Details

Game Day: Monday, October 14, 2024
Game Time: 7:38 p.m. ET
Stadium: Yankees Stadium , New-York
TV Channel: TBS/TruTV/Max
Live Stream: Available on Fubo

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Yankees vs Guardians Prediction

Score Prediction: Yankees 5, Guardians 4
Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
Win Probabilities: Yankees 62.2%, Guardians 37.8%

The Yankees enter Game 1 with a 57.5% win rate as favorites this season, which jumps to 63.6% when they’re favored by similar odds.

Aaron Judge leads with 58 home runs and 144 RBIs, making him a major offensive threat. Additionally, the Yankees’ bullpen has shown consistency, but they are facing a Guardians team with a solid bullpen as well.

The Guardians are known for a strong pitching staff.

Cleveland has the third-best ERA (3.61) in MLB. José Ramírez leads the Guardians with 39 home runs and 118 RBIs, but overall, the Guardians have struggled offensively, averaging 3.6 runs per game in recent matchups. Their bullpen’s resilience could be an advantage if they keep it close.

The Yankees are favorites, and given their home advantage and slight edge in offensive consistency, they’re a safer bet.

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