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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians predictions for MLB Monday.
The Cleveland Guardians will take on the New York Yankees in MLB action at Progressive Field on Monday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
The Guardians will have Gavin Williams (9-3, 3.20 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Yankees will counter with Will Warren (7-1, 3.22 ERA).
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Guardians as the most likely winner of the Yankees vs. Guardians game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Yankees vs. Guardians prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's MLB matchup between the Yankees and Guardians, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Guardians a 51.9% chance of defeating the Yankees.
According to our model, the Yankees (+1.5) have a 64.2% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 58.6% chance of going over.
Yankees vs. Guardians odds [6/8/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Yankees | Guardians |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-199) | -1.5 (+172) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -124 |
| Total | o7.5 (-118) | u7.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Yankees vs. Guardians picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Guardians -1.5 | +172 |
| Moneyline | Yankees | +110 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -118 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Yankees vs. Guardians game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB matchup between the Guardians and Yankees at Progressive Field is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Progressive Field
Conclusion
We predict the Guardians, with a 51.9% win probability, will likely beat the Yankees in Monday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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