Yankees vs. Reds: Game 1 Prediction, Odds and Picks

The New York Yankees host the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday as they open a three-game series at Yankee Stadium. After splitting their last series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Yanks dropped to second in the AL East. The Bronx Bombers have been on a rough patch over the last couple of weeks.

Luis Gill will be sent to the mound for Game 1 against the Reds. The last time Gil pitched, he struggled against the Mets and suffered a loss. Gil surrendered five earned runs and walked four in just 4.1 innings pitched. He has an 8-3 record with a 3.15 ERA. In 85.2 innings, the pitcher has struck out 99 opponents.

The Reds, meanwhile, split their last series against the St. Louis Cardinals. With an unbalanced team, they remain fourth in the NL Central. Making it to the playoffs seems like a long shot this season as their struggles persist.

Graham Ashcraft will be sent to the mound to get some strikeouts in Game 1. Ashcraft has a terrible 5.45 ERA with a 4-4 record. The pitcher recorded 52 strikeouts in 67.2 innings pitched.

Yankees vs. Reds Baseball Betting Odds

New York Yankees	-200	+1.5 (-115)	U 8.5 (-110)
Cincinnati Reds	+165	-1.5 (-105)	O 8.5 (-110)

Where to watch Yankees vs. Reds?

The first pitch is scheduled to take place at 7:05 p.m. EDT. MLB fans can watch the game live on YES and Bally Sports Ohio. For those who want to watch the online stream, Fubo TV is the right platform.

Yankees vs. Reds Prediction

Gil has struggled off late with his performances, but the chances of winning against the Reds are pretty high. The Yanks scored 27 runs in their last three games against a struggling team. Their offense is predicted to open up and continue their success.

The Reds scored nine runs in the last three games. With Ashcraft on the mound, the odds are against them to win. The Bronx Bombers have a better shot at this game with Gil on the mound, but their offense will need to open up.

Gil will need to keep an eye out for Elly De La Cruz, especially with his quick base-stealing ability. Game 1 should be an easy victory for the Yanks at home.

Prediction: New York Yankees +1.5 (-200)

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Cresswell McCoy is a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda having almost 7 years of prior experience in content development. He holds and Master’s degree in Media and Communication Studies, and his baseball journey began when he joined an MLB betting site as a writer.

Cresswell supports the Philadelphia Phillies because of their top-notch roster and the entertainment they provide, and also admires the New Your Yankees because of their legacy in the sport. His favorite players are Bryce Harper, Gerrit Cole, Giancarlo Stanton and Brandon Marsh, while his favorite coach is Aaron Boone.

Some of his favorite baseball moments in recent times include Giancarlo Stanton's walk-off grand slam against the Pirates in 2022, Aaron Judge's iconic 62nd home run and the time Juan Soto provoked Miles Mikolas with his shuffle.

Cresswell's strengths lie in deeply analyzing playing styles of individual players, analyzing teams’ defensive strategies and batting approaches. He ensures accuracy in his articles by sourcing information only from official MLB handles and reliable insiders.

In his spare time, Cresswell is into heavy metal music and plays the guitar, and also enjoys hiking, camping in the woods and honing his survival skills.

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Yankees vs. Reds: Game 1 Prediction, Odds and Picks - July 2, MLB 2024

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