Guardians vs Yankees Prediction 6/2/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Guardians vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 2nd at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview

The Cleveland Guardians are 34-27 this season after they lost two out of three against the Red Sox by scores of 4-3, 1-9, and 4-9. In game three, Cleveland led 4-3 in the fifth inning, but they allowed the last six runs for the tough loss. The Guardians recorded 11 hits in the game and they were led by Hedges, who went 1-4 with two RBIs. Bibee allowed six hits and three earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Holderman picked up the loss in relief. Prior to that series, Cleveland lost two out of three against the Nationals, but did win two out of three against the Phillies before that. 

This season, Cleveland has a 3.74 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and a .239 opponent batting average, while they have scored 249 runs with a .232 batting average and a .320 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with seven home runs and 32 RBIs, while Jose Ramirez has added eight home runs and 29 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Joey Cantillo, who is 4-2 with a 3.57 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP over 58.0 innings pitched this season. 

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 36-23 this year after they won two out of three against the Athletics by scores of 8-2, 4-6, and 13-8. In game three, New York trailed 3-0 early in the game, but they scored 13 runs in the third inning to get the win. The Yankees recorded 11 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Rice, who went 2-5 with four RBIs. Warren allowed six hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Hill allowed four earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, New York swept the Royals in three games and split two games with the Rays. 

This season, New York has a 3.20 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .223 opponent batting average, while they have scored 305 runs with a .243 batting average and a .334 on base percentage. Aaron Judge has led the Yankees with 17 home runs and 38 RBIs, while Ben Rice has added 17 home runs and 44 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Cam Schlittler, who is 7-2 with a 1.50 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP over 72.0 innings pitched this year. 

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The Yankees have won 24 of their last 25 night games against AL Central opponents following a road win.
• The Guardians have lost six of their last seven games at Yankee Stadium.
• The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
• The Guardians have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six Tuesday night games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Cleveland Guardians will win

• The Guardians have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
• The Yankees have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against American League opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Guardians’ last six games.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as home favorites against American League opponents following a road win.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Yankees’ last four home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Guardians’ last four games as underdogs against the Yankees have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Yankees’ last five home games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Guardians’ last five games as underdogs against AL East opponents.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Cody Bellinger has recorded at least one hit in 18 of his last 19 home appearances.
• Giancarlo Stanton has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances with the Yankees as favorites against the Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts

• Jose Ramirez has recorded at least one hit in each of the Guardians’ last five games as underdogs against the Yankees.
• Austin Hedges has hit a home run in two of his last three road appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.

Guardians vs Yankees Prediction

New York comes into this matchup after winning five of their last six games and they have scored 7+ runs in four of their last five. The Yankees are 17-9 at home this year, while the Guardians are 17-13 on the road. Cleveland has lost three of their last five games and they have allowed 18 runs in their last two. The Guardians are starting Cantillo, who has allowed 4, 0, 4, 0, and 1 earned run in his last five starts, while Schlittler has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight. Take the Yankees -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Yankees -1.5