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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Cleveland Guardians vs New York Yankees predictions for MLB Thursday.
The New York Yankees will take on the Cleveland Guardians in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 1:35 PM ET.
Carlos Rodón (1-2, 3.32 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees, while the Guardians have opted for Slade Cecconi (3-5, 5.25 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Yankees as the most likely winner of the Guardians vs. Yankees game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Guardians vs. Yankees prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's MLB matchup between the Guardians and Yankees, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Yankees a 65% chance of defeating the Guardians.
According to our model, the Guardians (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 52% chance of going over.
Guardians vs. Yankees odds [6/4/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Guardians | Yankees |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-146) | -1.5 (+125) |
| Moneyline | +141 | -164 |
| Total | o8.5 (-105) | u8.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Guardians vs. Yankees picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | +125 |
| Moneyline | Yankees | -164 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Yankees -1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Guardians vs. Yankees game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB action between the Yankees and Guardians at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to begin at 1:35 PM ET.
- Who: Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Yankees
- Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
- Time: 1:35 PM ET/10:35AM PT
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Guardians in Thursday'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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