Guardians vs. Yankees Game 1 Picks, Predictions: New York to Establish Dominance

The New York Yankees are the favorites to win the ALDS against the Guardians. Gerrit Cole is looking to improve his game in the playoffs. The Guardians are fresh off a two-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays in their Wild Card Series.

The Yankees are the most popular side at DraftKings. The line has shifted back toward Cleveland. Over/Under has dropped to a consensus line of 6.5.

Cal Quantrill (15-5, 3.38 ERA, 1.208 WHIP) and Gerrit Cole (13-8,3.50 ERA) are going to play each other. Quantill had a solid season on the surface, but his 4.31 xERA and a low 16.6% strikeout rate were more concerning. Cole has a 3,31 ERA and is in the top 8% of the league in strikeouts.

Guardians vs. Yankees Game 1 picks are New York to establish dominance.

The Yankees are listed as -205 moneyline favorites at DraftKings on the full-game money line. The Guardians made their mark this season by putting the ball in play and avoiding strikeouts. They posted a 32.9% strikeout rate against the Rays. Cole will shut down the Guardians and Quantrill will not do the same against Yankees.

The Yankees are playing Guardians in a game that is going to be played under the over/under. The Yankees' offense has shown some inconsistency recently. Cole has allowed just two earned runs against Guardians this season.

Cabrera is a rookie and his position is near the bottom of the order. He has hit .304 since September 10 and has gone just two games without a hit since then. The Yankees are without DJ LeMahieu.

Guardians vs. Yankees Game 1 is on 10/11/2022 at 1:02 p.m. ET.