The Arizona Diamondbacks (45-56) continue their 6-game road trip Monday with the opener of a 3-game series against the Cleveland Guardians (52-49). First pitch from Progressive Field is at 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting this season
The Diamondbacks were swept in a 3-game series at the Atlanta Braves to start their road trip. Arizona scored a total of 4 runs in the series.
The Guardians return home after recording a 6-5 record on an 11-game road trip. Cleveland has won 4 of their last 6 games.
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Diamondbacks at Guardians projected starters
RHP Zach Davies vs. RHP Cal Quantrill
Davies (2-4, 3.94 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 80 IP.
- Has not pitched since June 25 after being placed on the IL with shoulder inflammation.
- The Diamondbacks lost his last 3 outings and 5 of his last 6 starts.
Quantrill (7-5, 3.97 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 5.8 K/9 through 111 IP.
- The Guardians have won his last 4 starts and 5 of his last 6 contests.
- Is 5-0 with a 3.19 ERA in 10 home starts this season.
Diamondbacks at Guardians odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:19 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Diamondbacks +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Guardians -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-165) | Guardians -1.5 (+133)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)
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Diamondbacks at Guardians picks and predictions
Prediction
Guardians 5, Diamondbacks 3
Money line
The Diamondbacks have lost 12 of their last 15 road games. Only 3 teams have fewer than their 18 road wins. They have not scored more than 3 runs in their last 7 road contests.
Arizona is 21-35 against teams with a winning record, and only 2 teams in all of baseball have fewer than their 21 wins.
The Guardians are 25-19 at home this season and have won 6 of their last 8 there.
They have scored 4 runs or more in 5 of their last 6 games.
Take GUARDIANS (-155).
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Run line/Against the spread
Arizona is 58-43 ATS overall this season and 27-20 ATS on the road.
The Guardians are 54-47 ATS overall this season and 23-21 ATS at home.
Nine of the Diamondbacks’ 10 losses with Davies starting were by more than 1 run.
Take the GUARDIANS -1.5 (+133) as the best bet for this game.
Over/Under
The Diamondbacks have not scored more than 3 runs in their last 7 road games. Six of their last 7 games have had 8 or fewer total runs.
The Guardians have not scored more than 5 runs in 7 of their last 9 games.
Take UNDER 8.5 (-102).
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