The Athletics and the Cleveland Guardians meet Saturday in MLB action from Progressive Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Athletics vs. Cleveland Guardians prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Athletics will send out Luis Severino here, and Severino is 2-11 with a 5.16 ERA and 81 strikeouts this season. Logan Allen will get the start for the Guardians here, and Allen is 6-7 with a 4.00 ERA and 70 strikeouts this season.
Athletics Recap
The Athletics come into this game looking to rebound from their 8-6 loss at the hands of the Guardians in Friday’s matchup to sit at 41-58 on the year. After this series, the Athletics will head on the road for a series against the Texas Rangers.
Athletics Looking To Rebound
Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 113 hits, 17 doubles, and a .332 batting average, while Tyler Soderstrom has 92 hits with 14 doubles, 18 home runs, and 56 RBIs this season. Brent Rooker has 106 hits with 22 doubles, 20 home runs, and 54 RBIs, but also has 92 strikeouts this season, while JJ Bleday has 39 hits with 10 doubles. Shea Langeliers has 55 hits with 12 home runs and 31 RBIs, while Lawrence Butler also chipped in 16 stolen bases and 24 doubles as part of his 92 hits, as well as 13 home runs and 40 RBIs.
Why the Athletics will win
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- The Athletics have won each of their last five games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Guardians have lost each of their last seven home games after playing the previous day.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last six games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Shea Langeliers has hit a home run in four of his last five road appearances with the Athletics against AL opponents.
- Shea Langeliers has recorded a Double in each of his last four appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Luis Severino has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his 11 previous Saturday appearances against AL teams that held a losing record.
- Brent Rooker has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last nine games as underdogs.
- Luis Severino has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances with his team as a road underdog against AL Central opponents.
- Jacob Wilson ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.326) this season.
Cleveland Guardians Recap
The Cleveland Guardians come into this game looking to add on to their win over the Athletics from Friday’s game to improve to 47-49 this season. After this series, the Guardians will square off against the Baltimore Orioles at home.
Guardians Win 7 Of Their Last 8
Steven Kwan has 103 hits as part of a .285 batting average and 6 home runs, 20 doubles, and 32 RBIs. Kyle Manzardo has 58 hits with 11 doubles, 2 triples, 15 home runs, and 37 RBIs as well this year. Gabriel Arias has 17 doubles but also 88 strikeouts, and Manzardo has 75 strikeouts so far this season. Arias has also added 6 home runs and 31 RBIs, and Jose Ramirez has chipped in 18 home runs and 50 RBIs. Carlos Santana has also added 72 hits with 11 home runs and 41 RBIs this season.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Athletics have lost each of their last eight games at Progressive Field.
- The Guardians have won each of their last seven home games against the Athletics following a win.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last six games against AL West opponents.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games at Progressive Field.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Jose Ramirez has hit a home run in four of the Guardians’ last five night games.
- Steven Kwan has recorded at least one hit in 20 of his 21 previous appearances against the Athletics.
- Brayan Rocchio has recorded at least one Double in five of the Guardians’ last six night games.
- Jose Ramirez ranks 3rd in the league in Steals (29) this season.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Athletics and Guardians at Progressive Field have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Athletics’ last five road games have gone OVER the total runs line.
Athletics vs. Cleveland Guardians Prediction
I’m on the Guardians in this one. I get the case to be made for an underdog in some spots, but the thing is that the Athletics haven’t been able to put up wins with Luis Severino on the bump, and it looks like the Guardians are starting to right the ship after their tough end to the first half of the season. The Guardians are far from being world-beaters in my eyes, but I think they’re going to be good enough here behind another strong start from Logan Allen to secure the win at home on Saturday. Give me the Guardians here.