Yankees vs. Guardians ALDS: Series odds, prediction, picks
The New York Yankees won the AL East and are the favorites to win the best-of-5 series against the Cleveland Guardians. Game 1 starts on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. Gerrit Cole is expected to start for the Yankees. The Guardians named Cal Quantrill for their opening game.
The Yankees haven't played since Oct. 6. The Guardians played two games on Friday and Saturday. New York is a 68.7% favorite at FanDuel. Guardians' offense ranked 18th in wRC+. Yankees' pitchers are closer to their usual level. Yankees led the MLB in home runs, walk rate and wOBA. Gerrit Cole will start for the Yankees in Game 1. He had his highest ERA since 2017. His team's starting pitching staff is closer than usual.
The Yankees are the big favorites in the ALDS against the Guardians. The over 4.5 games bet is set at -190. The Yankees' bullpen is very inexperienced. Emmanuel Clase is the most dominant reliever. Jonathan Loáisiga, Scott Effross, Wandy Peralta, and Lou Trivino will try to get big outs late in games.
