Cleveland Guardians @ New York Yankees Prediction
MLB · June 02, 2026 · Lakeshore Edge calibrated model + Polymarket cross-check.
Model gives 48.1% but three sharp markets agree on a different read: PM (34%), Kalshi (34%), and Pinnacle (35%) cluster within 3pt of each other — a +13.8pt gap from sharp consensus. Demoted from BET. Either you've found a soft line or the model is wrong here.
Why the model leans this way
The model's base read on Cleveland Guardians starts at Elo, where a 37-point disadvantage (HCA of +24 Elo points to the home team) maps to a 45% baseline win probability. Recent form across the last 10 games shifted that to 45% after blending the team's last-10 record into the rating.
Tonight's probable starter for Cleveland Guardians is Joey Cantillo (ERA 3.57). They face Cam Schlittler on the other side (ERA 1.5). Net pitching matchup is unfavorable by 1.1pp before bullpen and weather adjustments. Weather: 76F, 6 mph from N. Line-movement signal: sharp shorten +6.7%.
Multi-book consensus across FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Pinnacle prices Cleveland Guardians at 35.5% — broadly in line with FanDuel's read. Pinnacle (the sharp-book reference, ~2% vig) has Cleveland Guardians at 35.1%. Polymarket's real-money pool reads 34.5%.
How the model got here
Each row is a stage in the probability calculation. The bar is the probability at that stage; the delta on the right is the shift from the previous stage.
What other markets think
Implied probability of Cleveland Guardians across the books and prediction markets we track, alongside the Lakeshore Edge model's own number.
| Source | Implied % | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | 35.7% | Execution book (this is the price you'd take). |
| DraftKings | 36.0% | Cross-book check. |
| BetMGM | 35.7% | Cross-book check. |
| Pinnacle | 35.1% | Sharp-book reference (~2% vig). |
| Polymarket | 34.5% | Real-money prediction-market pool. |
| Kalshi | 33.5% | CFTC-regulated event market. |
| Lakeshore Edge model | 48.1% | Edge vs FanDuel: +12.4pt. |
Model performance on Cleveland Guardians picks (60d)
How this side has graded in the journal over the last 60 days. Small slice — context, not a guarantee.
Frequently asked
What's the model's edge on Cleveland Guardians @ New York Yankees?
The Lakeshore Edge model rates Cleveland Guardians at 48% to win or cover, versus FanDuel's implied 36% — a meaningful edge of +12.4pt. That gap is what the model flags as a potential bet. The model has averaged +4.2pt CLV across 296 graded singles, meaning prices it picks tend to drift in the bettor's favor before close.
How likely is Cleveland Guardians to win according to the model?
48% by the Lakeshore Edge model. Pinnacle, the industry's sharpest book at ~2% vig, has them at 35.1%; Polymarket's real-money traders price the same outcome at 34.5%. The model blends Elo, recent form, sport-specific factors (pitching, injuries, weather), and live line movement to land on that number.
Why does the model disagree with the sportsbook?
FanDuel's price implies 36% on Cleveland Guardians, but the model has it at 48% — a +12.4pt gap. The model's reasoning is fully visible in the waterfall above; each adjustment stage is logged so the call can be audited after the game.
What's closing-line value (CLV) and why does it matter?
Closing-line value is how much your entry price beats the market's closing price on the same bet. If you pick a side at FanDuel -130 and the line closes at -150, the line moved 4pp toward your side after you locked in — that's positive CLV. CLV is the leading indicator of long-run profit because it's the metric that survives variance: a sustained positive CLV means you're consistently getting a better price than the consensus market settles on. Lakeshore Edge averages +4.2pt CLV on 296 graded singles, beating the close on 90% of them.
How has the model done on Cleveland Guardians picks recently?
Over the last 60 days the model has made 23 Cleveland Guardians picks, going 15-8 (65% win rate) averaging +4.8pt CLV with 6.42% ROI. Recent-team performance is a small slice; treat it as context for tonight's call rather than a guarantee.
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