The upcoming confrontation between the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees is set for October 14, 2024, at Yankee Stadium, starting at 7:38 PM under scattered clouds. As of now, both teams have yet to announce their starting pitchers for this crucial matchup. Positioned second in the AL Central, the Guardians boast a record of 92-69, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.57. They’ve shown consistent form with a division-leading 30-22 record, securing 5 wins out of their last 10 games despite a current two-game losing streak. At home, their record stands at 50-30, and they are 42-39 on the road with more successes during night games (57 wins). The Guardians have scored 708 runs and conceded 621. On the other side, the AL East-leading Yankees hold a 94-68 record with a 0.58 winning percentage. They have a balanced division record of 26-26, and have also won 5 of their last 10 games, currently experiencing a one-game winning streak. The Yankees have stronger performance stats on the road (50-31) compared to their home record (44-37), and like the Guardians, they perform better in night games (61 wins). They have amassed 815 runs while allowing 668. Regarding the betting odds for this game, the point spread is set at -1.5, compelling bettors looking for a definitive winner to focus on the larger picture. The over/under for the game is placed at 7.5, suggesting a relatively low-scoring affair anticipated by oddsmakers. For those betting on winners outright, the Guardians are +133 underdogs, while the favorite Yankees are at -159, indicating a slight advantage based on their season performance and home-field advantage.