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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Sunday October 16th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Yankees vs. Guardians
The Yankees take on the Guardians on Sunday October 16th at Progressive Field, Cleveland. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: New York Yankees (1-2) vs. Cleveland Guardians (2-1)
- Date: Sunday October 16th, 2022
- Time: 7:07 ET
- Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland
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New York Yankees - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the New York Yankees travel to take on the Cleveland Guardians hoping to fend off elimination. They currently trail the Guardians 2-1 in this ALDS matchup. In their regular season games on the road, the Yankees have a record of 42-40. The Yankees are hoping to get back on track after dropping their last game to Cleveland by a score of 6-5. So far, New York has won 30 out of their first 54 series, 30-17-7.
Making the start for New York is Gerrit Cole. So far, Cole has a record of 13-8. Heading into action, his ERA comes in at 3.50. Currently, opponents are batting just .207 against the right-hander. Opposing batters have been able to hit for power against Cole. So far, he has allowed 33 home runs, leading to a per 9 average of 1.49. For the season, Gerrit Cole has averaged 5.14 strikeouts for every walk. This has come on a K rate of 32.0%.
On the season, New York boasts the 2nd ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.96 runs per game. The Yankees' combined batting average currently sits at .240, placing them 16th in the league. Over their last three games, the team is hitting .172. Throughout the season, the team has been good in the power department, averaging 1.58 home runs per game, placing them 1st in the league. In terms of exit velocity, the team ranks near the top of the league. New York's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 5th with an OBP of .324. While the team's wOBA is one of the best in the league at .327.
Cleveland Guardians - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Cleveland Guardians hope to punch their ticket to the ALCS, as they are just 1 win away from advancing. On the season, the Guardians have an above .500 home record, going 49-35 at Progressive Field. Cleveland will look to tack on another victory as they defeated the Yankees by a score of 6-5. Overall, the team has won over half of their 53 series played, going 28-15-10.
Taking the mound for Cleveland is Cal Quantrill. Heading into play, he has a mark of 15-5. Currently, Quantrill's ERA is 3.38. So far, Cal Quantrill has put together a WHIP of 1.21. So far, Cal Quantrill has a SLG% allowed .390, including giving up 21 home runs. Heading into the game, Quantrill has struck 17.0% of the batters he's faced. Walks have been a problem for Cal Quantrill, as his BB/9 figure is 2.27.
On offense, Cleveland comes into the game averaging 4.26 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. The Guardians have combined to hit .253, which ranks 7th in the league. For the season, 30.4% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. Although the team is hitting for a high batting average, they have struggled to generate power, ranking 29th in the league, at .78 home runs per contest. Up to this point, they have one of the lowest hard-hit rates in the MLB at 33.1%. Cleveland's overall OBP of .315, puts them 15th in the league. The team is generating walks at a rate of 7.2%.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Yankees vs. Guardians
Heading into today's matchup between New York and Cleveland, the Yankees are the heavy favorite at -174 on the moneyline. New York's implied win probability sits at 63.5%. The MLB predictive model shows New York having enough of an advantage to take them to cover the runline (-1.5).
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