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Cleveland Guardians vs LA Angels Prediction 5-3-24 Picks

LA Angels (11-20) vs. Cleveland Guardians (20-11)
May 3, 2024 7:10 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Guardians -189 / LA Angels +159; Over/Under: +8
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The LA Angels and Cleveland Guardians meet Friday in MLB game 1 action at Progressive Field. Here’s a Cleveland Guardians vs LA Angels Prediction.

LA Angels Betting Preview

The LA Angels are 11-20 this season after losing to the Twins and Phillies. The LA Angels have scored 12 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 8 games. The LA Angels have lost 5 of their last 7 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Taylor Ward leads the LA Angels with 35 hits and 23 RBI, while Luis Rengifo and Zach Neto have combined for 33 hits and 22 RBI.

Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview

The Cleveland Guardians are 20-11 this season after losses to the Astros and Braves. The Cleveland Guardians have scored 14 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 8 games. The Cleveland Guardians have lost 4 of their last 5 games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Steven Kwan leads the Cleveland Guardians with 45 hits and 11 RBI, while Andres Gimenez and Jose Ramirez have combined for 63 hits and 43 RBI.

LA Angels vs Cleveland Guardians Pitching Matchup

Jose Soriano gets the ball for the LA Angels, and he is 0-4 with a 4.76 ERA and 23 strikeouts this season. Soriano has allowed 12 earned runs in his last 19.2 innings, and he has a 0.64 ERA in 14 road innings this season. This will be Soriano’s second career game against the Cleveland Guardians.

Tanner Bibee gets the ball for the Cleveland Guardians, and he is 2-0 with a 3.45 ERA and 35 strikeouts this season. Bibee has allowed 9 runs in his last 27.1 innings. Bibee has a 6.30 ERA in 10 home innings this season. Bibee is 0-1 with a 1.84 ERA and 15 strikeouts in his career against the LA Angels.

Cleveland Guardians Team Facts

  • The Guardians have won each of their last 10 home games against AL West opponents.
  • The Guardians have covered the run line in seven of their last eight night games at Progressive Field following a road loss.
  • The Guardians have led after 5 innings in each of their last four home games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Guardians have led after 3 innings in each of their last three home games against AL West opponents.

Los Angeles Angels Team Facts

  • The Angels have lost each of their last eight games at Progressive Field against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Angels have covered the run line each of their last seven road games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five night games against AL Central opponents.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last five road games against AL Central opponents.
  • The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven games.

Cleveland Guardians vs LA Angels Prediction

Jose Soriano has pitched his best on the road this season, but the Angels have had issues winning when he pitches. Tanner Bibee is coming off a strong April, and you’d assume he can keep it up given his ability. The Cleveland Guardians are the most profitable team in baseball, and the Angels continue to rack up the losses. No reason for me to step in front of the Guardians, especially at home. Give me the Guardians and the RL for max betting value.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Cleveland Guardians -1.5

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