On the evening of October 14, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians are set to challenge the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 07:38 PM under scattered clouds.

The starting pitchers for both the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees have not yet been disclosed. Within the competitive 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Guardians hold second place with a record of 92-69, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.57. Notably, their divisional games boast 30 wins out of 52, which places them first in their division based on divisional records alone. They are also on a two-game losing streak but have won five of their last ten matches. The team excels in night games with 57 victories compared to 35 in daytime contests, with an overall run tally of 708 scored and 621 conceded.

Conversely, the Yankees lead the AL East Division with a 94-68 record, a 0.58 winning rate, and are balanced in divisional matchups with 26 wins and 26 losses. They’re entering this game on a single-game win streak, having also claimed five of their last 10 matchups. The Yankees have shown strength in night games with 61 wins and have scored a substantial 815 runs while allowing 668 runs across the season.

Turning to the betting odds, the Yankees are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an under-over of 7.5 runs for this game. The odds suggest a stronger confidence in the Yankees at home with a money line of -159, compared to the Guardians’ +133, indicating their underdog status in this matchup. Bettors should consider the Yankees’ robust home and night-time performance when contemplating their wagers.