The Cleveland Indians host New York on Thursday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 51-33 mark against the 41-43 Yankees in MLB betting odds action at Progressive Field.
Cleveland sends Trevor Bauer out against Ivan Nova for the New York Yankees in this game. Bauer is 7-2 with a 3.02 ERA on the season, while Nova is 5-5 on the year and has a 5.06 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Cleveland Indians in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -159 at Sportsbook for Thursday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8.5 at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 6.2-3.6 win for the Yankees. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
New York Yankees vs Cleveland Indians Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
51-33 Cleveland battles the Yankees, currently with a 41-43 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs New York injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Cleveland Indians at No. 2 and the New York Yankees at No. 22 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Cleveland Indians and its No. 10-rated batting order, averaging 4.87 runs per nine innings, against the No. 23 line up of the New York Yankees at 4.12 runs per outing.
Defensively, New York features the No. 16-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.49 runs per game. Cleveland, meanwhile, comes in at No. 3 at home, scoring 5.63 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New York didn't plate a single run in their last outing, shut down by M Gonzalez in a losing cause, 5-0, against Chicago on Wednesday.
Cleveland was scored on plenty on Wednesday, falling behind early and watching runners cross the plate all game in a 12-2 loss to Detroit.
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Cleveland, Friday, July 8th