New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 10/18/24, 11:34 AM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 10/18/24 at 11:44 AM in MLB Picks

Without a doubt, one of the most exciting games of the playoffs was Game 3 between the Yankees and the Guardians. The betting sites had set up a fairly even game for that match and they were not wrong, as the game had up to 3 turns on the scoreboard, in a game where Weaver and Clase, the two closers of the two teams and perhaps the best in the MLB, surprisingly failed.

Now the Yankees will have to mitigate the emotional boost that the Guardians got after that improbable victory with two two-run HRs to tie and win, by Noel in the 9th and by Fry in the 10th inning. The betting sites this time put the Yankees as slight favorites with odds of -120 for their victory.

Friday's pitching duel is between Gil for the Yankees and Williams for the Guardians. Gil eventually finished the regular season with 7-for-15 numbers in 29 starts with a 3.50 ERA, but he hasn't pitched since September 28. When he faced the Guardians earlier in the year he allowed 3 runs, 3 hits and 6 BB in a bad outing where he left without a decision.