Atlanta Braves vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction 4-26-24 Picks

In this article we will formulate an Atlanta Braves vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction for this MLB game on Friday, April 26th at Truist Park. 

Braves Have Been Dominant

The Braves have been dominant so far this season and coming into this game they sit with a 17-6 record. In the last series the Braves were able to sleep the Miami Marlins and they gave up only three runs total. In the last game the Braves were able to secure the 4-3 victory. Marcell Ozuna had a strong game finishing with three hits and two RBIs. The Braves are averaging 5.96 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.04 runs per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the pitching is ranked 9th. Marcell Ozuna has hit nine home runs and driven in 29 RBIs. 

Can Chris Sale be a Difference Maker for the Braves?

 Getting the start for the Braves will be Chris Sale who sits with a 2-1 record and an ERA of 4.38. In the last game against the Texas Rangers, Sale went seven innings giving up five hits and three runs. Two games ago against the Miami Marlins, Sale went seven innings giving up six hits and five runs. 

Guardians Coming off Another Victory

The Guardians come into this game with an 18-7 record overall and on Thursday they were able to pick up another victory. The Guardians scored six runs and that was enough for the two run victory. Jose Ramirez had another strong game hitting a home run and driving in four RBIs. The Guardians are averaging 5.33 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.38 runs per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the pitching is ranked 2nd. They have leaned on the pitching all season and they are going to need good pitching again here in this game and series. Josh Naylor has hit six home runs and driven in 20 RBis. 

Can Logan Allen Be Good?

Getting the start for the Guardians will be Logan Allen, who sits with a 3-0 record and an ERA of 5.06. Allen has gotten run support at times, but at times he has really struggled. In his last start against the Oakland Athletics he went 5.1 innings giving up five hits and three runs. 

Atlanta Braves Team Facts

• The Braves have won each of their last seven games at Truist Park after going to extra innings.
• The Braves have covered the run line each of their last six games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Braves have led after 7 innings in each of their last six games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Braves’ last four games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
• The Braves have led after 3 innings in each of their last six games against American League opponents that held a winning record.

Cleveland Guardians Team Facts

• The Guardians have lost each of their last eight road games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Guardians have covered the run line nine of their last 10 road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Guardians have led after 5 innings in five of their last seven games as road underdogs.
• The Guardians have led after 7 innings in each of their last eight Friday games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Guardians’ last six games as road underdogs against National League opponents.

Atlanta Braves vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction

Allen at times has gotten good run support this season, but that isn’t going to be the case here. Chris Sale has been strong heading into this game, and the Guardians are going to struggle here. The Braves’ offense is going to get to Allen here early, and that is going to be the difference here, as the Braves are going to get the job done. Back the Braves on the run line to cash here.