In this article, we will formulate a Guardians vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, July 20th at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are 47-50 this season after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 8-6 and 2-8. In their game two loss, Cleveland led 2-0 in the third inning, but they went scoreless over the final six innings for the loss. The Guardians recorded three hits in the game, and they were led by Ramirez, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs in the loss. Cleveland started Allen, who allowed eight hits and three earned runs over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Allard allowed three earned runs in relief.
Prior to this series, the Guardians won three out of four against the White Sox and all three against the Astros. Cleveland has won seven of their last nine games, and they are currently second in the AL Central standings. The Cleveland pitching staff has a 3.98 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .246 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 363 runs with a .222 batting average and a .294 on-base percentage this season. Jose Ramirez has led Cleveland with 19 home runs and 52 RBIs, while Kyle Manzardo has added 15 home runs and 37 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Gavin Williams, who is 5-4 with a 3.70 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP over 97.1 innings pitched this season.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics are 42-58 this year after they won game two by a score of 8-2 on Saturday. The Athletics scored three runs in the fourth to take the lead, and they poured in five runs late in the game to seal the victory. The A’s recorded 14 hits in the game, and they were led by Langeliers, who went 2-5 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. The Athletics started Severino, who allowed three hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Perkins picked up a hold.
Prior to this series, the Athletics won two out of three against the Blue Jays and two out of three against the Braves. The Athletics have won three of their last four games, and they are currently last in the AL West standings. The Athletics’ pitching staff has a 5.19 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and a .263 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 431 runs with a .250 batting average and a .316 on-base percentage this season. Brent Rooker has led the Athletics with 21 home runs and 56 RBIs, while Tyler Soderstrom has added 18 home runs and 56 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Jeffrey Springs, who is 8-6 with a 3.93 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP over 110.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Athletics will beat the Guardians
- The Guardians have lost each of their last eight home games after playing the previous day.
- The Athletics have won four of their last five games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last seven games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Athletics have led after 3 innings in five of their last six day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Athletics have led after 5 innings in four of their last five day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last five games between the Athletics and Guardians at Progressive Field have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Athletics’ last four day games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Guardians’ last eight home games against AL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Athletics’ last eight day games.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Jose Ramirez has hit a home run in four of the Guardians’ last five games against AL West opponents.
- Jose Ramirez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 home appearances against the Athletics.
- Will Brennan has recorded at least one Double in each of his last three appearances with the Guardians as favorites against AL opponents.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Shea Langeliers has hit a home run in each of his last four road appearances with the Athletics against AL opponents.
- Brent Rooker has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last 10 games as underdogs.
- Shea Langeliers has recorded a Double in each of his last five appearances against AL Central opponents.
Guardians vs Athletics Prediction
The Athletics come into this matchup in last place in the AL West standings, but they are starting to play better, and they are looking for a series sweep here. The A’s are 22-27 on the road this year, while the Guardians are just 21-24 at home. Cleveland is also playing decently well right now, but their offense has been very low-scoring this year. The Guardians are starting Williams, who has allowed three earned runs or more in three of his last four starts. The Athletics are starting Springs, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five. I think the Athletics have the edge on the mound, and I like them with the plus money.