New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for ALCS Game 3
The New York Yankees will visit the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday evening for Game 3 of the ALCS. Can Josh Naylor and the Guardians step up and pull the slight upset to save the series? Matt McCuen is targeting the underdog in Yankees vs. Guardians Game 3.
Matt McCuen - October 17, 2024, 12:44 PM EDT
4 minNew York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for ALCS Game 3
The Cleveland Guardians will host the New York Yankees on Thursday evening for Game 3 of this American League Championship series.
New York opened the series with a comfortable 5-2 victory, and they hold a 2-0 lead in the series so far.
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians Date, Time, and Latest Odds
- Date: October 17, 2024
- Time: 5:08 pm ET
- Where To Watch: TBS, TruTV, Max
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians ALCS Game 3 Odds
This matchup opened at even odds, and the Yankees have seen a slight bump in the last 24 hours. They are up to -120 in most spots, while the Guardians are at +100 or +105 in the underdog spot. The Yankees haven't had to do much to coast to this 2-0 victory, so the Guardians will need to step up in a major way to put pressure on Clarke Schmidt and the favorites early. The total in this matchup sits at 7, with Game 1 landing right on the number, and Game 2 going over in the later innings.
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians ALCS Game 3 Prediction
Juan Soto set the tone of the series with a solo home run in Game 1, and the Yankees never looked back. Starting pitcher Carlos Rodon was stellar in the win, pitching six innings and allowing just one run.
In Game 2, the Yankees again jumped out to an early lead. New York took a 1-0 lead in the bottom first and opened up a 3-0 lead, scoring a pair of second-inning runs.
The Guardians loaded the bases with no outs in the fourth when Josh Naylor drove in the game's first run for the Guardians on a sacrifice fly. Cleveland added another run later in the inning, cutting the deficit to 3-2.
Anthony Rizzo struck an RBI double into the right-field corner to open a 4-2 Yankees lead. The game's biggest swing came off the bat of Aaron Judge, who hit his first home run of the playoffs to take a 6-2 lead. The Guardians added a late run as Jose Ramiez homered in the ninth, but it was too little too late.
Tonight is a must-win game for the Guardians, who will look to avoid falling down 0-3. The Yankees know that with a win tonight, they will likely be on their way to the World Series.
Southpaw Matthew Boyd gets the start for the Guardians tonight. Boyd has not allowed a run in 6.2 playoff innings pitched.
Clarke Schmidt gets the rock for the Yankees. Schmidt went 5-5 with a 2.85 ERA during the regular season.
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians ALCS Game 3 Pick
- Pick: Cleveland Guardians ML +105 (Click here for the latest Yankees vs. Guardians odds)
We are 5-0 betting on the championship series.
Tonight, we will move to 6-0 with a Guardians win.
Cleveland will give their best effort today with its season on the line.
Boyd has thrown the ball well this postseason and will be able to limit the Yankees lineup today.
The Guardians have fared well against Schmidt, batting .395 as a team in 38 at-bats.
