The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between New York and Cleveland on Saturday, with the host Yankees trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
For the New York Yankees, Luis Severino gets the ball, charged with keeping the Cleveland Indians hitters off the base paths. He'll face Danny Salazar, 11-6 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Cleveland Indians listed as underdogs of 124 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.7-4.3 win for the Yankees. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Cleveland Indians vs New York Yankees Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
New York (67-54) will face the 57-64 Indians in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Cleveland injuries news.
The New York Yankees vs Cleveland Indians odds would favor the Indians if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. New York is rated No. 9 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Cleveland is at No. 3.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up New York Yankees No. 2 ranked offense (4.76 runs per game) against a Cleveland Indians defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 16 at 4.19 runs allowed per game. The New York Yankees have been averaging 8.75 hits per game, more than the Cleveland Indians have managed so far this season (8.62 hits on average).
Cleveland brings the No. 16-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Yankees's No. 17-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Indians hope for a dominant pitching performance similar to their last game when C Carrasco struck out 11 batters in 7-3 victory on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland at New York, Sunday, August 23rd