In this article we will formulate a Guardians vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Friday, September 18th 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 78-75 this season after they won two out of three against the White Sox by scores of 3-7, 7-6, and 6-3. In game three, Cleveland trailed 3-2 in the fifth inning, but they scored the last four runs to get the win. The Guardians recorded five hits in the game and they were led by Halpin, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Messick allowed seven hits and three earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Smith got the save. Prior to that series, Cleveland won two out of three against the Twins, but lost two out of three against the Orioles before that.
This season, Cleveland has a 3.80 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 631 runs with a .236 batting average and a .314 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with 14 home runs and 62 RBIs, while Angel Martinez has added 15 home runs and 53 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Daniel Espino, who is 0-0 with a 2.92 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 12.1 innings pitched this year.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics are 61-92 this year after they lost all three against the Rays by scores of 1-2, 3-4, and 1-10. In game three, the Athletics allowed six runs in the fourth inning and never got back into the blowout loss. The Athletics recorded five hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Butler, who went 2-4 with one home run and one RBI. Springs allowed five hits and six earned runs over 3.1 innings for the loss, while Rock allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, the Athletics won two out of three against the Mariners and two out of three against the Blue Jays.
This season, the Athletics have a 5.41 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP and a .270 opponent batting average, while they have scored 661 runs with a .244 batting average and a .317 on base percentage. Nick Kurtz has led the Athletics with 21 home runs and 69 RBIs, while Tyler Soderstrom has added 19 home runs and 56 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Mason Barnett, who is 1-4 with a 7.08 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP over 40.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Athletics have lost 15 of their last 16 road games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Guardians have won nine of their last 10 home games against the Athletics.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line each of their last four games at Progressive Field against teams that held a winning record.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in six of their last seven home games against the Athletics.
- The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six games at Progressive Field.
- The Athletics have lost the first inning in three of their last four games against AL Central opponents.
- The Guardians have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight night games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Athletics will win
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Athletics and Guardians.
- The Guardians have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 Friday home games.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in seven of the Guardians’ last eight games at Progressive Field.
- The Guardians have lost the first inning in three of their last four home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Guardians have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Guardians have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four home games against opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Athletics and Guardians at Progressive Field have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Eight of the Athletics’ last 10 road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in 10 of the Athletics’ last 11 games against AL Central opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Guardians’ last seven Friday games against AL West opponents.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Angel Martinez has hit a home run in four of his last five home appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Jose Ramirez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances with the Guardians as home favorites against the Athletics.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Jeff McNeil has hit a home run in each of his last two road appearances against the Guardians.
- Shea Langeliers has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances.
Guardians vs Athletics Prediction
Cleveland comes into this matchup tied with the White Sox for first in the AL Central and they have won three of their last four games. The Guardians are 38-40 at home this year, while the Athletics are 32-46 on the road. The Athletics have lost four of their last five games and they have scored one run in three of those five. The A’s are starting Barnett, who has allowed 16 earned runs in his last 11.0 innings, while Espino will be an opener. Take Cleveland -1.5 here.