New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction for on 6/8

MLB game preview

The New York Yankees will play against the Cleveland Guardians in an MLB regular season game. The game will be at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. It will take place on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:40 PM. Fans can watch it on FOX.

The Yankees have a 38-26 record and are second in the AL East. They have won their last game and are 6-4 in their last ten games. The Guardians have a 37-30 record and lead the AL Central. They lost their last game and are 5-5 in their last ten games.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees are coming off a strong win against the Boston Red Sox. In their recent 6-1 victory, the Yankees managed 10 hits and two home runs. Cam Schlittler pitched well, allowing only one earned run in 5 2/3 innings.

Hitting is a key strength for the Yankees, ranking second in slugging percentage and first in home runs this season. Ben Rice leads the team with a .299 batting average and 18 home runs. Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. have also contributed with their power at the plate.

On the pitching side, Will Warren is expected to start. Warren has a 7-1 record with a 3.22 ERA this season. The Yankees’ pitching staff ranks fourth in earned run average, showing their effectiveness on the mound.

Yankees vs Guardians Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians
  • Venue: Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH
  • Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline -103, Guardians Moneyline -115, Yankees Runline -1.5 (+162), Guardians Runline +1.5 (-200), Total Over 8.0 (-109), Total Under 8.0 (-112)

Cleveland Guardians Team Preview

The Cleveland Guardians head into their next game after a tough loss to the Texas Rangers, 10-0. Joey Cantillo started the game, allowing seven earned runs and three home runs over five innings. The Guardians managed only six hits, with Steven Kwan and David Fry leading with two and one hit, respectively.

In a recent win against the Rangers, the Guardians showed their strength, winning 6-0. Tanner Bibee was the standout, pitching eight innings with no earned runs. José Ramírez and Brayan Rocchio contributed with home runs, helping the team to nine hits in total.

The Guardians have a team batting average of .231 this season, ranking 18th. Their on-base percentage is higher at .315, placing them 12th. On the pitching side, they hold a 3.77 ERA, which is 8th in the league, with Gavin Williams leading as a probable starter for the next game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are set to play the Guardians, and the moneyline odds favor the Guardians at -115, with the Yankees at -103. The Yankees have a strong slugging percentage, ranking 2nd, and lead in home runs. Considering these factors, the pick is the Yankees to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 8.0, with the over at -109 and the under at -112. The Yankees’ pitching has a strong earned run average of 3.27, ranked 4th, while the Guardians’ pitching ranks 8th with an ERA of 3.77. Given these pitching stats, the recommendation is to take the under 8.0 for this game.