Yankees vs Guardians Prediction 6/8/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Yankees vs Guardians prediction for this MLB game on Monday, June 8th at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 38-26 this season after they split two games with the Red Sox by scores of 3-5 and 6-1. In game two, New York was tied at one in the sixth inning, but they scored five runs in the eighth to escape with the win. The Yankees recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Chisholm Jr, who went 1-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Schlittler allowed four hits and one earned run over 5.2 innings, while Hill picked up the win in relief. Prior to that series, New York lost two out of three against the Guardians, but did win two out of three against the Athletics before that.  

This season, New York has a 3.27 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .222 opponent batting average, while they have scored 324 runs with a .242 batting average and a .329 on base percentage. Aaron Judge (OUT) has led the Yankees with 17 home runs and 38 RBIs, while Ben Rice has added 18 home runs and 45 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Will Warren, who is 7-1 with a 3.22 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 64.1 innings pitched this season. 

Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview

The Cleveland Guardians are 37-30 this year after they lost two out of three against the Rangers by scores of 2-3, 6-0, and 0-10. In game three, Cleveland fell behind in the first inning and they never woke up at the plate for the shutout loss. The Guardians recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Kwan, who went 2-3. Cantillo allowed nine hits and seven earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Hedges allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Cleveland won two out of three against the Yankees, but lost two out of three against the Red Sox before that. 

This season, Cleveland has a 3.77 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 272 runs with a .231 batting average and a .316 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with seven home runs and 33 RBIs, while Jose Ramirez has added 10 home runs and 33 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Gavin Williams, who is 9-3 with a 3.20 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP over 81.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Cleveland Guardians will win

• The Yankees have lost each of their last four night games against American League opponents.
• The Guardians have won four of their last five night games against American League opponents following a loss.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games against American League opponents following a home win.
• The Guardians have covered the run line in six of their last seven games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Yankees have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four night games against American League opponents.

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The Guardians have lost four of their last five games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
• The Yankees have won four of their last five games as underdogs against American League opponents following a home win.
• The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six home games.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in 11 of the Guardians’ last 12 games.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Yankees’ last seven games as underdogs against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Guardians’ last five games against AL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Guardians’ last four games as favorites.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Yankees’ last six games against AL Central opponents.

Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts

• Jose Ramirez has recorded at least one hit in each of the Guardians’ last seven games against AL East opponents.
• Rhys Hoskins has hit a home run in three of his last five appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Giancarlo Stanton has hit a home run in five of his last six appearances against the Guardians.
• Giancarlo Stanton has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 road appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.

Yankees vs Guardians Prediction

New York was able to have a huge eighth inning on Sunday to get the win, but they have allowed at least five runs in three of their last five games. The Yankees are 19-14 on the road this year, while the Guardians are 17-14 at home. Cleveland has lost three of their last four games and they have scored two runs or fewer in all three of those losses. The Guardians are starting Williams, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts, while Warren has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four outings. Take the under in this one.

David Racey's Pick: Under 8