MLB Prop Bets: New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians (June 4, 2026)
The Cleveland Guardians (36-27) face the New York Yankees (36-25) at Yankee Stadium on Thursday at 1:35pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Slade Cecconi is the probable pitcher for the Guardians, while Carlos Rodon is the probable pitcher for the Yankees. The Yankees are favored to win at -170, while the Guardians are at +140. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -104 and UNDER at -116.
- The Guardians (-155) have a 31-32 Run Line record this season, while the Yankees (+128) hold a record of 32-29.
- The Guardians have a 32-31-0 O/U record this season (meaning 32 games have gone over the total runs line and 31 have gone under). The Yankees have a 27-30-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Guardians are averaging 4.2 runs per game this season (21st in the league). Comparatively, the Yankees are averaging +1.0 more at 5.1 runs (5th).
- In the field, the Guardians are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (9th in the league), while the Yankees are allowing an average of 3.6 runs (4th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Guardians are at .234 (ranking 24th in the Major leagues), while the Yankees are batting .241 (15th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Yankees have hit 89 (1st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Guardians have managed 60 (T20th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Guardians have recorded 252 RBIs to rank 18th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Yankees have recorded 299 RBIs to rank 5th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Yankees have an earned run average of 3.31 this season (4th in the Majors), while The Guardians have an ERA of 3.75 (7th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Guardians have recorded 588 this season, ranking 1st in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Yankees rank 13th for total strikeouts, recording 523.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .225 against the Yankees this season (4th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Guardians' opponents are at .238 (12th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 13-10-40 | 8-5-18 | 5-5-22 | 8-7-21 | 5-3-19 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| Yankees | 21-11-29 | 11-6-11 | 10-5-18 | 19-11-27 | 2-0-2 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 25-20-18 | 15-9-7 | 10-11-11 | 15-10-11 | 10-10-7 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Yankees | 33-14-14 | 14-5-9 | 19-9-5 | 29-14-14 | 4-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 37-26 in Guardians games this season. The Yankees have a 28-33 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Guardians recorded a 5-4 victory over the Yankees at Yankee Stadium yesterday. Jose Ramirez dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and an RBI.
