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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians predictions for MLB Tuesday.
MLB action continues on Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET as the New York Yankees take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.
The Guardians will have Slade Cecconi (3-5, 4.92 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against Gerrit Cole (1-1, 2.00 ERA) for the Yankees.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Yankees as the most likely winner of the Yankees vs. Guardians game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Yankees vs. Guardians prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Yankees and Guardians, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Yankees a 54.3% chance of defeating the Guardians.
According to our model, the Guardians (+1.5) have a 55.9% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 56.4% chance of going over.
Yankees vs. Guardians odds [6/9/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Yankees | Guardians |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+129) | +1.5 (-154) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +105 |
| Total | o8.5 (-118) | u8.5 (-101) |
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 | Yankees -1.5 | +129 |
| Moneyline | Yankees | -120 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -118 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 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
Tuesday's MLB game between the Guardians and Yankees at Progressive Field is scheduled to commence at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Progressive Field
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 54.3% win probability, will likely beat the Guardians in Tuesday'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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