Clothing, Glove, Helmet

Guardians vs Yankees Prediction 6/3/25 MLB Picks

Pick details

New York Yankees (36-22) vs Cleveland Guardians (32-26)

June 3, 2025 at 07:05 PM EDT

The Line: Betting Odds: New York Yankees -185 / Cleveland Guardians +154 — Over/Under: 8

(Get latest betting odds)

In this article we will formulate a Guardians vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 3rd at Yankee Stadium in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview

The Cleveland Guardians are 32-26 this season after they won two out of three against the Angels by scores of 1-4, 7-5, and 4-2. In their game three win, Cleveland scored the first four runs in the game and they were able to get the win, despite not scoring over the final four innings. The Guardians recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Jones, who went 2-3 with two RBIs in the win. Cleveland started Williams, who allowed one hit and zero earned runs over 6.2 innings for the win, while Clase picked up the save. 

Prior to that series, the Guardians lost two out of three against the Dodgers, but did win three out of four against the Dodgers before that. Cleveland has won three of their last four games and they are currently second in the AL Central standings. The Cleveland pitching staff has a 4.06 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .253 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 235 runs with a .234 batting average and a .308 on base percentage this season. Jose Ramirez has led Cleveland with 11 home runs and 29 RBIs, while Kyle Manzardo has added 10 home runs and 28 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Tanner Bibee, who is 4-5 with a 3.86 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP over 63.0 innings pitched this season. 

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 36-22 this year after they lost two out of three against the Dodgers by scores of 5-8, 2-18, and 7-3. In their game three win, New York jumped out to a 6-1 lead in the fifth inning and they were able to add an insurance run in the ninth to secure the win. The Yankees recorded 11 hits in the game and they were led by Rice and LeMahieu, who both had two RBIs in the win. New York started Yarbrough, who allowed four hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the win, while Williams picked up a hold in relief. 

Prior to that series, the Yankees won all three games against the Angels and two out of three against the Rockies. New York has won six of their last eight games and they are currently first in the AL East standings. The New York pitching staff has a 3.60 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and a .216 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 319 runs with a .259 batting average and a .345 on base percentage this season. Aaron Judge has led New York with 21 home runs and 50 RBIs, while Trent Grisham has added 13 home runs and 26 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Carlos Rodon, who is 7-3 with a 2.60 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP over 72.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Yankees will beat the Guardians 

  • The Guardians have lost each of their last nine night games against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium following a win.
  • The Yankees have won 15 of their last 16 night games against AL Central opponents following a road win.
  • The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven road games against AL East opponents following a win.
  • The Yankees have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against the Guardians.
  • The Yankees have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games against the Guardians at Yankee Stadium.
  • The Guardians have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games as underdogs against AL East opponents.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Yankees’ last eight games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • Five of the Guardians’ last six games against AL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Yankees’ last 10 games at Yankee Stadium.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Guardians’ last five games.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

  • Aaron Judge has recorded a Double in three of the Yankees’ last four games against AL Central opponents.
  • Aaron Judge has hit at least one home run in five of his last six appearances against the Guardians at Yankee Stadium.
  • Carlos Rodon has recorded eight or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances with the Yankees as favorites against AL opponents.
  • Aaron Judge has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six appearances against the Guardians at Yankee Stadium.
  • Carlos Rodon has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances with the Yankees as favorites against AL opponents.
  • Paul Goldschmidt has recorded at least one Single in each of the Yankees’ last six games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
  • Aaron Judge has scored at least one run in each of his last six appearances against the Guardians at Yankee Stadium.
  • Aaron Judge has recorded at least one hit in each of the Yankees’ last nine games against AL Central opponents.

Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts

  • Jose Ramirez has hit a home run in each of the Guardians’ last two games.
  • Jose Ramirez has scored at least one run in eight of the Guardians’ last nine games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • Steven Kwan has recorded at least one Single in each of the Guardians’ last 10 night games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
  • Steven Kwan has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 road appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
  • Nolan Jones has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Guardians’ last four games.

Guardians vs Yankees Prediction 

New York was able to escape with a win on Sunday night to avoid being swept by the Dodgers and they will return home after a lengthy road trip. New York is 18-9 at home this year, while Cleveland is 15-15 on the road. The Guardians have won three of their last four games and they have scored at lead four runs in four of their last five. Cleveland is starting Bibee, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last five starts, but did allow four earned runs and 10 hits two road starts ago. New York is going with Rodon, who has allowed a total of one earned run in his last three starts (18.0 IP). Take the Yankees -1.5 here. 

David Racey's Pick: Yankees -1.5

Need More? Get Premium Picks

Hot Cappers

Latest Picks & Game Previews

  • Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction 8/31/2025 Today’s EPL Picks

    August 31, 2025

  • West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction 8/31/2025 Today’s EPL Picks

    August 31, 2025

  • Arsenal FC Arsenal FC vs Liverpool Liverpool Prediction 8/31/2025 Today’s EPL Picks

    August 31, 2025

  • Cardinals vs Reds Prediction 8/31/2025 Today’s MLB Picks

    August 31, 2025

  • San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins Prediction 8/31/2025 Today’s MLB Picks

    August 31, 2025

  • Brewers vs Blue Jays Prediction 8/31/2025 Today’s MLB Picks

    August 31, 2025

  • Tampa Bay Rays vs Washington Nationals Prediction 8/31/2025 Today’s MLB Picks

    August 31, 2025

  • Mariners vs Guardians Prediction 8/31/2025 Today’s MLB Picks

    August 31, 2025

  • Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Prediction 8/31/2025 Today’s EPL Picks

    August 31, 2025

  • Virginia Tech vs South Carolina Prediction 8/31/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

    August 31, 2025