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Cleveland Guardians at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Guardians at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (61-41) and Philadelphia Phillies (64-38) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Guardians won 2 of 3 in 2023

The Guardians set out on a 5-game road trip after going 3-4 over a 7-game homestand out of the All-Star break. They just split a 4-game set with Detroit after losing 2 of 3 to San Diego. After a 2-1 win Wednesday, Cleveland was shut out 3-0 as -a -142 favorite Thursday by rival Detroit. The Guardians are 28-26 on the road this season and 50-52 against the spread (ATS).

The Phillies return home for 6 games after losing 4 of 6 on the road to start the 2nd half. Philadelphia dropped 2 of 3 at Minnesota and 2 of 3 at Pittsburgh, recently losing 5-4 as -126 favorites at the Twins Wednesday — Philly had Thursday off. Philadelphia is 37-16 at Citizens Bank Park and 53-49 ATS.

Guardians at Phillies projected starters

RHP Ben Lively vs. LHP Cristopher Sanchez

Lively (8-6, 3.57 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 93 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 2-1 home defeat against the Padres Sunday
  • 2024 road splits: 3-5, 4.27 ERA (52 2/3 IP, 25 ER), 1.27 WHIP, 7.7 K/9 in 10 starts
  • Never faced Phillies before

Sanchez (7-5, 2.97 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 109 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 4-1 defeat at Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday
  • 2024 home splits: 6-1, 1.50 ERA (66 IP, 11 ER), 0.91 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 10 starts
  • Never faced Guardians before

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Guardians at Phillies odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:04 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Phillies -178 (bet $178 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-146) | Phillies -1.5 (+122)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Guardians at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 4, Guardians 2

Moneyline

PASS.

I’ve got the Phillies (-178) winning this game but I’m staying away from that moneyline. I’m not willing to pay all that juice.

Run line/Against the spread

BET PHILLIES -1.5 (+122).

Neither team is playing particularly great at the moment, but I like the Phillies to take care of business at home. Lively had a great start to the season, but he’s had a tough stretch as we hit the summer months, going 1-3 with a 4.82 ERA (28 IP, 15 ER) over his last 5 starts. Meanwhile, Sanchez is a perfect 4-0 with a 0.93 ERA (29 IP, 3 ER) in his last 4 home starts.

Philadelphia is also the highest scoring team at home on the season at 5.37 runs per game, per Teamrankings.com. They hit .263 as a team and have a 3.31 team ERA at Citizens Bank.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-104).

Despite losing 3 of his last 5 starts, Lively has allowed 2 runs or less in 4 of his last 6 starts. The Under has hit in his last 2 starts.

Sanchez has allowed 2 runs or less in 5 of his last 6 starts — and in 9 of his last 11 starts. So, it’s no surprise the Under cashed in 4 of his last 5 outings.

The Under is 8-2 in the Guardians’ last 10 games, while the Phillies are 2-3 O/U in their last 5.

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Cleveland Guardians at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cleveland Guardians at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (44-24) and Toronto Blue Jays (34-36) conclude their 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Rogers Centre is slated for 1:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1; Cleveland won 3-1 Friday and lost 5-0 Saturday

The Guardians were shut out Saturday for the 1st time since May 15. RHP Carlos Carrasco gave up 5 ER on 6 hits over 5 IP while DH Steve Kwan went 3-for-4 in the loss. Cleveland is 4-3 on their 8-game road trip which wraps up on Sunday afternoon.

Toronto used 6 pitchers to shut down the Guardians offense and record its 3rd shutout in the last 7 games. RHP Bowden Francis earned the victory with 4 scoreless innings (4 H, 2 K) while SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-3 with an RBI.

Guardians at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Ben Lively vs. RHP Jose Berrios

Lively (6-2, 2.59 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 55 2/3 IP.

  • Has won 5 straight starts
  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 8-0 victory at Miami Marlins on June 8
  • 2024 road splits: 3-2, 3.09 ERA (32 IP, 11 ER), 1.19 WHIP, 7.0 K/9 in 6 starts

Berrios (5-5, 2.93 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 86 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 3-1 loss at Milwaukee Brewers Monday
  • Career vs. Guardians: 5-5, 4.73 ERA (93 1/3 IP, 49 ER), 79 H, 32 BB, 83 K in 17 starts

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Guardians at Blue Jays odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:03 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Blue Jays +-130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-196) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+162)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Guardians at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 5, Blue Jays 2

Moneyline.

BET GUARDIANS +110.

Despite the loss on Saturday, the Guardians are a strong road team with a 23-16 record away from Cleveland and have won 3 of their last 4 Sunday games. They also have a dominant record in day games at 17-6.

Lively may be the hottest pitcher in baseball, winning 5 straight starts and 6 of his last 7. He’s allowed only 5 ER over his last 4 starts (23 1/3 IP). Meanwhile, Berrios has not won a decision since May 20.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’ll save my wager for the moneyline in this game.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-108).

The trends have me loving this bet. These teams are 3-7 to the Over in their last 10 meetings, including this series. Cleveland is also 2-8 to the Over in its last 10 games overall while Toronto is 2-7-1. The Blue Jays score under 4 runs per game on the season.

Lively hasn’t allowed more than 3 ER in any start this season. Berrios has allowed 3 ER or less in his last 6 starts.

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Cleveland Guardians at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cleveland Guardians at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (3-0) and Oakland Athletics (0-3) wrap up their 4-game series Sunday. First pitch from the Oakland Coliseum is slated for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 3-0

The Guardians pounded out 15 hits in a 12-3 rout of the Athletics before a crowd of just 5,425 fans. Bay Area native LF Steven Kwan homered and reached base 4 times in the victory. Cleveland is on a 10-game road trip to begin their season with stops in Seattle and Minnesota next.

Oakland has struggled to get the bats going against the Cleveland rotation, scoring just 7 runs in the 3 games. They managed just 1 extra base hit on Saturday while starter JP Sears was beat up for 5 ER and 6 H in 3 2/3 IP.  Oakland’s season-opening 7-game homestand continues with the Boston Red Sox coming to town.

Guardians at Athletics projected starters

RHP Carlos Carrasco vs. RHP Paul Blackman

Carrasco (3-8, 6.80 ERA in 2023) makes his 1st start. He had a 1.70 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 90 innings with the New York Mets.

  • 2023 road stats: 2-5, 5.44 ERA (49 2/3 IP, 30 ER) in 10 starts
  • Last start vs. A’s: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 3-2 road victory April 15, 2023

Blackburn (4-7, 4.43 ERA in 2023) makes his 1st start. He had a 1.54 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 9 K/9 in 103 2/3 innings.

  • 2023 home stats: 2-3, 3.57 ERA (53 IP, 21 ER) in 10 starts
  • Last start vs. Guardians: No-decision, 5 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 7-6 road loss June 21, 2023

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Guardians at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:08 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Athletics +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+135) | Athletics +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -125)

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Guardians at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline

PASS.

I don’t see any reason why the Guardians (-125) don’t complete the sweep of the A’s on Sunday afternoon, but I’d rather take the better odds with the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET GUARDIANS -1.5 (+135).

This Oakland lineup won scare anyone this season and especially not a veteran like Carrasco. He’s looked good against the A’s throughout his career with a 4-2 record and a 3.18 ERA.

Cleveland has covered the run line in all 3 games thus far in this series. They also hit .258 as a team against right-handed pitchers last season. They knocked around RHP Ross Stripling in game 2 of this series for 5 runs on 7 hits in 5 innings. Blackburn is a career 5-5 with close to a 4 ERA against the Guardians.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-105).

These 2 teams are 7-2-1 against the Over in their last 10 meetings. They have gone Over the total in all 3 games of this series (averaging 11 runs per game).

There will be runs scored in this game, you’ve got an aging veteran in Carrasco versus a guy who’s lost a bit of his shine being stuck in Oakland this long.

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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland Guardians (52-51) will play the 2nd game of a 4-game series against the Chicago White Sox (41-63) on Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: White Sox lead 4-3

The Guardians secured a 6-3 victory over the White Sox on Thursday, with 6 of their batters recording multiple hits. Cleveland is on a 3-game winning streak and is only 1 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins atop the AL Central.

In Thursday’s 3-run loss to the Guardians, 2B Jake Burger was responsible for all 3 runs as he launched 2 HRs. Chicago has lost 6 consecutive contests and is in 4th place in the AL Central race, 13 games back.

The Guardians are expected to start RHP Xzavion Curry on Friday.

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Guardians at White Sox projected starters

RHP Xzavion Curry vs. RHP Touki Toussaint

Curry (3-0, 2.98 ERA) makes his 3rd start and 27th appearance. The rookie has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 54 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 3 BB, 3 K in an 8-5 home loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday
  • 2023 road stats: 1-0 with a 3.55 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 6.4 K/9 in 25 1/3 IP in 12 appearances (1 start)
  • Career vs. White Sox: 0-0 with a 2.08 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and 10.4 K/9 in 4 1/3 IP in 3 appearances

Toussaint (0-3, 4.06 ERA) makes his 5th start and 9th appearance. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 6.4 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 31 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 5 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 3 K in a 5-1 road loss against the New York Mets on July 19.
  • 2023 home stats: 0-1 with a 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and 8.1 K/9 in 10 IP in 3 appearances (1 start).
  • Career vs. Guardians: 0-0 in 1 start with a 47.25 ERA, 5.25 WHIP, and 13.5 K/9 in 1 1/3 IP

Guardians at White Sox odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | White Sox +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+105) | White Sox +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Guardians at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 6, White Sox 3

Moneyline

BET GUARDIANS (-145).

The White Sox are looking to offload players ahead of the trade deadline and they’ve lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Meanwhile, the Guardians are 7-3 in their last 10 games and have their sights on trying to win the AL Central.

Run line/Against the spread

With Toussaint pitching for the White Sox, GUARDIANS -1.5 (+105) is my bet. Cleveland has won by at least 2 runs in 6 of its last 7 victories.

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Over/Under

UNDER 10 (-110) is the pick with it being a high total. Curry has pitched well as an opener for the Guardians and the White Sox have tallied fewer than 5 runs in 6 of their last 8 games.

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Cleveland Guardians at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Guardians at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland Guardians (45-45) begin a 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (52-39) on Friday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023; the Guardians went 5-1 against the Rangers in 2022

The Guardians lost 4-1 to the Kansas City Royals in their last game before the All-Star break on Sunday. Cleveland has tallied a 6-4 record in its last 10 games and is half a game ahead of the Minnesota Twins for 1st place in the AL Central.

The Rangers lost 7-2 to the Washington Nationals Sunday as they headed into the break with 2 consecutive losses. Texas is 3-7 in its last 10 outings and is now only 2 games ahead of the Houston Astros in the AL West race.

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Guardians at Rangers projected starters

RHP Aaron Civale vs. RHP Jon Gray

Civale (3-2, 2.56 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 52 2/3 IP.

  • Has walked 2 or more batters in 5 of his first 9 starts
  • Has pitched 6 innings or more in 4 straight outings

Gray (6-5, 3.29 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 93 IP.

  • Has walked multiple batters in 10 of his first 16 contests
  • Has given up 3 ER or more in 3 of his last 4 turns

Guardians at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:44 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Rangers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-160) | Rangers -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Guardians at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Guardians 3

Moneyline

Even with Civale’s hot start to the season and Cleveland’s 8-2 record against Texas in the last 10 meetings, I’ll back the RANGERS (-150) on Friday. The Rangers are 27-18 at home compared to the Guardians going just 21-23 on the road in the first half of the season.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS -1.5 (+135) is an enticing bet with Texas being one of the best teams against right-handed pitching this season. The Rangers come out of the All-Star break boasting the 5th-best ISO (.188), the 2nd-best wOBA (.340) and the 2nd-best wRC+ (118) against righties.

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Over/Under

Despite the Rangers raking against righties and Gray’s recent woes, UNDER 8.5 (-105) is the lean in this contest. The Guardians are 6-4 to the Under in their last 10 games and the Rangers are 6-3-1 to the Under in their last 10.

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Milwaukee Brewers at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Milwaukee Brewers at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Milwaukee Brewers (39-37) will finish a 3-game series against the Cleveland Guardians (37-39) on Sunday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Brewers vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Brewers lost 4-2 to the Guardians on Saturday, giving them a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. Milwaukee is 1 1/2 games behind the Cincinnati Reds for 1st place in the NL Central.

With the win, the  Guardians have won 5 of their last 6 games. Despite having a losing record, Cleveland is only 1 game back of the Minnesota Twins atop the AL Central race.

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Brewers at Guardians projected starters

RHP Corbin Burnes vs. RHP Aaron Civale

Burnes (5-5, 3.96 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 88 2/3 innings.

  • Has allowed 3 ER or more in 7 of his 15 starts
  • Has struck out 7-plus batters in 6 of his last 8 starts

Civale (2-2, 2.67 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 33 2/3 IP.

  • Has walked 2 or more batters in 4 straight starts
  • Has reached 6 innings in only 2 of his 6 starts

Brewers at Guardians odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Brewers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Guardians -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Brewers -1.5 (+155) | Guardians +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Brewers at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 4, Guardians 3

Moneyline

Alhtough Burnes gave up 7 ER in his last start, he’s pitched better in recent starts compared to the beginning of the season. Provided that, I’ll take the BREWERS (-110) on the road in Sunday’s interleague contest.

Run line/Against the spread

Civale currently owns a 4.05 xERA and a 4.42 xFIP, which suggests he’s due for negative regression. That being said, the Guardians should keep this game close so PASS on betting on the run line.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-115) is the lean in this matchup with neither team having much power against right-handed pitchers. The Brewers and the Guardians both have a wRC+ of 88 or lower against right-handed pitching this season.

The Under is also 7-3-2 in the last 12 meetings overall.

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Oakland Athletics at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Oakland Athletics at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oakland Athletics (19-57) finish out a 3-game series against the Cleveland Guardians (35-38) on Thursday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 4-1

The Athletics lost 7-6 to the Guardians on Wednesday, extending their losing streak to 7 games. Oakland has the worst record in baseball and is 18 games behind the 4th-place Seattle Mariners in the AL West.

In Wednesday’s 1-run victory, 3B Jose Ramirez and 1B Josh Naylor combined to supply 7 hits, including Naylor’s 9th HR of the season. Cleveland has won 3 games in a row and is only 1 game back of the Minnesota Twins atop the AL Central.

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Athletics at Guardians projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. LHP Logan Allen

Sears (1-4, 4.24 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 76 1/3 innings.

  • Has surrendered at least 1 HR in 11 of his 14 starts and is tied for the 6th-most HRs allowed (17) this season
  • April 4 vs. Guardians: 4 2/3 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K and no-decision in 4-3 win

Allen (3-2, 3.95 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 54 2/3 innings.

  • After giving up 3 ER or fewer in his 1st 8 starts, has allowed 10 ER, 13 H with 6 BB and 6 K in 9 IP in his last 2 starts
  • Guardians are 7-3 in Allen’s 10 starts

Athletics at Guardians odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Athletics +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Guardians -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-135) | Guardians -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Athletics at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline

The Guardians should be able to extend their winning streak to 4 games on Thursday against the Athletics. That being said, wagering on Cleveland’s moneyline at the current odds (-185) isn’t advised. PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

GUARDIANS -1.5 (+110) has solid value with the Athletics being the worst team in baseball. Allen has sputtered in recent starts, but the Athletics have the worst wOBA (.236) and wRC+ (53) against left-handed pitching since the start of June.

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Over/Under

With the Guardians coming off a 7-run performance on Wednesday, OVER 8 (+100) is an enticing bet. Despite Oakland’s woes against southpaws, Cleveland owns the 8th-best wRC+ (113) against left-handed pitching since the beginning of June.

The Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Cleveland and 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings overall.

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Houston Astros at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Houston Astros at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Astros (36-28) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Cleveland Guardians (30-33) Saturday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 1-0.

The Astros were unable to defeat the Guardians in a 10-9 loss Friday that lasted until the 14th inning. Houston has lost 4 straight games and is now 5 games back of the Texas Rangers atop the AL West.

On Friday, OF Will Brennan delivered a walk-off double in the bottom of the 14th inning to give the Guardians their 3rd consecutive win. Cleveland is 1 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central race.

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Astros at Guardians projected starters

RHP J.P. France vs. RHP Triston McKenzie

France (1-1, 3.44 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 34 IP.

  • Has given up 4 or more ER in 2 of his first 6 starts.
  • Has surrendered at least 1 HR in 5 straight starts.

McKenzie (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 0.40 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 18.0 K/9 through 5 IP.

  • Made his season debut June 4 at Minnesota Twins: 0 ER on 1 H with 1 BB and 10 K in 5 IP.
  • Boasts a 2-1 record with a 2.84 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and 6.6 K/9 in 3 career starts against the Astros.

Astros at Guardians odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Guardians -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros +1.5 (-185) | Guardians -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Astros at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 5, Astros 3

Moneyline

With how these teams have been playing recently, the GUARDIANS (-135) are the pick at home in Saturday’s matchup. The Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 games overall and they’ve been the road team in those 4 losses.

Run line/Against the spread

GUARDIANS -1.5 (+150) has solid value with how McKenzie looked in his 1st start of the season. France has been susceptible to the long ball in recent starts, and the Guardians are swinging hot bats right now.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 7.5 (-120).

Even with McKenzie on the mound for the Guardians, the Over looks like the ideal way to bet the run total in this game. Cleveland has scored 5-plus runs in 6 of its last 10 contests, including 3 games where it produced 10 or more runs.

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Houston Astros at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Houston Astros at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Astros (36-27) begin a 3-game series against the Cleveland Guardians (29-33) on Friday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023; the Astros won 4 of 7 meetings in 2022

The Astros lost 3-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. Houston has lost 3 consecutive games and is 5 games back of the Texas Rangers in the AL West race.

The Guardians cruised to a 10-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox Thursday. 3B Jose Ramirez led the way with 3 home runs in Thursday’s win, giving him 9 on the season. Cleveland trails the Minnesota Twins by 1 1/2 games in the AL Central.

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Astros at Guardians projected starters

RHP Cristian Javier vs. LHP Logan Allen

Javier (7-1, 2.84 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 69 2/3 IP.

  • Has tallied 5 or more strikeouts in 10 of his first 12 outings
  • Has been credited with a win in 5 straight starts

Allen (3-2, 2.76 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 45 2/3 IP.

  • Has notched a quality start in 4 of his first 8 turns
  • Has given up 2 or fewer ER in 6 outings

Astros at Guardians odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Guardians -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+145) | Guardians +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Astros at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 4, Guardians 3

Moneyline

Even though Houston has lost 3 straight games, the ASTROS (-115) are who I’d side with in this game. Houston is 18-13 on the road compared to the Cleveland’s 14-16 record at home this season.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Guardians are capable of keeping this game close. especially after producing 19 runs in their last 3 games. That being said, taking Cleveland +1.5 (-175) to cover the run line isn’t worth the risk at the current odds.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8 (+100) is the lean in this matchup with Javier and Allen taking the mound on Friday. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between these teams and is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland.

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Cleveland Guardians at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cleveland Guardians at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland Guardians (24-29) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Baltimore Orioles (34-20) on Tuesday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 1-0

The Guardians shut out the Orioles 5-0 on Monday with rookie LHP Logan Allen striking out 10 batters in 7 innings. Cleveland has won 3 of its last 4 games and is 3.5 games behind the Minnesota Twins for the AL Central lead.

In Monday’s lopsided loss to the Guardians, the Orioles totaled 5 hits as a team and OF Anthony Santander had 3 of them. Baltimore has gone 6-4 in its last 10 contests and is 4 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for 1st place in the AL East.

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Guardians at Orioles projected starters

RHP Cal Quantrill vs. RHP Kyle Gibson

Quantrill (2-3, 4.75 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 5.1 K/9 in 55 innings.

  • Has allowed 3-plus ER in 7 of his 10 starts, including each of his last
  • Has recorded more than 4 K’s just once in 10 starts

Gibson (6-3, 3.82 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 66 innings.

  • Has posted a quality start (6 IP and 3 or fewer ER) in 6 of his 11 starts
  • Owns a 3-10 record with a 5.59 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, and 6.2 K/9 in 21 career appearances (20 starts) against the Guardians

Guardians at Orioles odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:14 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Orioles -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-160) | Orioles -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Guardians at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 5, Guardians 3

Moneyline

With Gibson having a renaissance of sorts to begin the season, the ORIOLES (-155) are the pick. The Orioles are 16-11 at home while the  Guardians are 12-14 on the road.

Run line/Against the spread

ORIOLES -1.5 (+135) has solid value with Quantrill taking the bump for the Guardians. Quantrill isn’t missing bats with a minuscule 12.4% strikeout rate and the Orioles potentially have 5 players in their lineup who have a barrel rate of 7% or higher.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-110)

The Under has hit in 5 straight meetings between the teams and the Under is 34-16-1 in the last 51 meetings overall.

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