In this article, we will formulate a Diamondbacks vs Guardians Prediction for this MLB matchup on Friday, July 31st in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Cleveland Guardians Preview
The Cleveland Guardians have a 56-54 record this season and are sitting in the 2nd place of the AL Central. They have a 27-26 home record and are coming off a 6-1 road win against the Reds. They will face the Mets and the White Sox next.
The Cleveland Guardians have a .230 batting average this season, .310 OBP and .369 Slugging percentage. Cleveland’s pitching staff has a 3.73 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. Chase DeLauter is the team’s best hitter with a .280 batting average, adding a team-high 51 RBI. Kyle Manzardo adds a team-high 13 home runs.
Tanner Bibee (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, and he has a 4-10 record, 3.89 ERA and 1.18 WHIP.
Arizona Diamondbacks Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a 57-52 record this season and are sitting in the 2nd place of the NL West. They have a 26-30 away record and are coming off a 3-0 road win against the Pirates. They will face the Padres and the Dodgers next.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a .242 batting average this season, .313 OBP and .393 Slugging percentage. Arizona’s pitching staff has a 4.20 ERA and 1.29 WHIP. Ildemaro Vargas is the team’s best hitter with a .275 batting average. Ketel Marte leads the team in RBI with 61, adding a team-high 19 home runs.
Mitch Bratt (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he has a 0-1 record, 6.32 ERA and 1.98 WHIP.
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Cleveland Guardians Betting Trends: July 31, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Tanner Bibee Record this season: 4-10 ERA: 3.89
- Home Record: 2-5
- Last 5 against Diamondbacks: 1-0
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last eight road games against American League opponents.
- The Guardians have won four of their last five night games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine night games against American League opponents.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against NL West opponents.
- The Guardians have won the first inning in three of their last four home games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last eight road games against American League opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitch Bratt Record this season: 0-1 ERA: 6.32
- Road Record: 0-1
- Last 5 against Guardians: –
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last four games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The Guardians have lost six of their last seven games as home favorites against National League opponents following a win.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in 12 of their last 13 games as home favorites following a win.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against the Guardians.
- The Guardians have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six home games against National League opponents.
- The Guardians have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven night games at Progressive Field against National League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Diamondbacks’ last six games as underdogs against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Guardians’ last four games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Guardians’ last nine Friday games against National League opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in four of the Diamondbacks’ last five night games against American League opponents.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Tanner Bibee has recorded five or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances in night games.
- Kyle Manzardo has hit a home run in two of the Guardians’ last three games.
- Steven Kwan has recorded at least one hit in each of the Guardians’ last 15 games as home favorites.
- Jose Ramirez ranks T4th in the league in Steals (26) this season.
Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts
- Ketel Marte has hit a home run in each of the Diamondbacks’ last two road games against AL opponents.
- Ildemaro Vargas has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances.
- Corbin Carroll is one of only eight players to record 10+ Home Runs and 4+ Triples this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Guardians rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.369).
- The Guardians rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.369).
- The Diamondbacks rank T1st in the league for triples this season (25).
- The Diamondbacks rank T1st in the league for triples this season (25).
Diamondbacks vs Guardians Prediction
The Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Guardians and have won their last three visits in Cleveland.
In this Diamondbacks vs Guardians Prediction, the Guardians are coming as -130 home favorites. I like the Guardians at home in this one with Bibee on the mound, who has been solid this season. I don’t trust Mitch Bratt not one bit for the Dbacks, as his numbers this season look terrible with a 6.32 ERA and 1.98 WHIP. The Guardians also have a big bullpen edge, having the 7th-best bullpen in baseball, so I expect them to get the job done at home in this one.