In this article, we will formulate a Diamondbacks vs Guardians Prediction for this MLB matchup on Sunday, August 2nd in the third game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Cleveland Guardians Preview
The Cleveland Guardians have a 56-56 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the AL Central. They have a 27-28 home record and are coming off a 8-12 home loss against the Diamondbacks. They will face the Mets and the White Sox next.
The Cleveland Guardians have a .231 batting average this season, .310 OBP and .370 Slugging percentage. Cleveland’s pitching staff has a 3.79 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. Chase DeLauter is the team’s best hitter with a .276 batting average, adding a team‑high 52 RBI. Kyle Manzardo adds a team‑high 13 home runs
Gavin Williams (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, and he has a 10-6 record, 3.71 ERA and 1.07 WHIP.
Arizona Diamondbacks Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a 59-52 record this season and are sitting in the 2nd place of the NL West. They have a 28-30 away record and are coming off a 12-8 road win against the Guardians. They will face the Padres and the Dodgers next.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a .243 batting average this season, .314 OBP and .395 Slugging percentage. Arizona’s pitching staff has a 4.20 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. Gabriel Moreno is the team’s best hitter with a .302 batting average. Ketel Marte leads the team in RBI with 62 and adds a team-high 19 home runs.
Merrill Kelly (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he has a 8-8 record, 4.86 ERA and 1.45 WHIP.
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Cleveland Guardians Betting Trends: August 2, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Gavin Williams Record this season: 10-6 ERA: 3.71
- Home Record: 4-2
- Last 5 against Diamondbacks: 1-0
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Guardians have won each of their last four day games against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Diamondbacks have lost eight of their last 10 road games against American League opponents.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in five of their last six games against NL West opponents following a loss.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in six of their last eight games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Diamondbacks have trailed after 3 innings in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Guardians have won the first inning in each of their last four home games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have trailed after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 road games against American League opponents.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Merrill Kelly Record this season: 8-8 ERA: 4.86
- Road Record: 4-5
- Last 5 against Guardians: 1-0
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last six games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The Guardians have lost each of their last four games as home favorites.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against AL Central opponents following a win.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in 17 of their last 19 games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Guardians have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight day games at Progressive Field against NL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Diamondbacks’ last eight games as underdogs against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Guardians’ last six games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Diamondbacks’ last five road games against American League opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Guardians’ last four home games against NL West opponents.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Patrick Bailey has hit a home run in each of his last two home appearances after playing the previous day.
- Gavin Williams has recorded 11+ strikeouts in each of his last four appearances.
- Steven Kwan has recorded at least one hit in each of the Guardians’ last 17 games as home favorites.
- Gavin Williams has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
- Gavin Williams ranks T3rd in the league for total Strikeouts (168) this season.
Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts
- Geraldo Perdomo has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances with the Diamondbacks as road underdogs against the Guardians.
- Merrill Kelly has recorded five or more strikeouts in seven of his eight previous appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Ildemaro Vargas has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances after playing the previous day.
- Gabriel Moreno is one of only six players to hit over .300 and have 45+ RBIs this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Guardians rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.370).
- The Guardians rank 29th in the league for runs scored this season (441).
- The Diamondbacks rank T1st in the league for triples this season (25).
- The Diamondbacks rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (752).
Diamondbacks vs Guardians Prediction
The Diamondbacks are 7-1 in their last 8 meetings against the Guardians and have won their last five visits in Arizona.
In this Diamondbacks vs Guardians Prediction, the Guardians are coming as -130 home favorites. I am with the red-hot Diamondbacks in this one, as they are 7-3 in their last 10 games and have been dominating the Guardians in this series. Kelly has been excellent lately for the Dbacks, having given up one run or less in three of his last four starts, while Gavin Williams has given up at least two runs in 9 of his last 10 starts. The Diamondbacks have a superior offense in their last 10 games, scoring 6.5 runs per game, as opposed to the Guardians’ 3, so take the Diamondbacks on the moneyline for plus money in this one.