In this article we will formulate a Guardians vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, September 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 80-75 this season after they won the first two games by scores of 5-3 and 12-6. In game two, Cleveland trailed 2-0 in the first inning, but they scored five in the bottom of the first and led the rest of the way for the win. The Guardians recorded 15 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Martinez, who went 4-5 with two home runs and four RBIs. Bibee allowed 12 hits and six earned runs over 4.2 innings, while Cecconi picked up the win in relief. Prior to this series, Cleveland won two out of three against the White Sox and two out of three against the Twins.
This season, Cleveland has a 3.80 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 648 runs with a .238 batting average and a .315 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with 15 home runs and 65 RBIs, while Angel Martinez has added 17 home runs and 57 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Gavin Williams, who is 13-8 with a 3.78 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP over 174.0 innings pitched this season.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics are 61-94 this year after they lost game two by a score of 6-12 on Saturday. The Athletics started the game strong, but their pitching staff was awful once again in the loss. The Athletics recorded 12 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Walton, who went 3-3 with one home run and four RBIs. Lopez allowed 10 hits and 10 earned runs over 2.2 innings for the loss, while Roycroft allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, the Athletics lost all three against the Rays, but did win two out of three against the Mariners before that.
This season, the Athletics have a 5.46 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP and a .271 opponent batting average, while they have scored 670 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 Jack Perkins, who is 3-11 with a 6.14 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP over 110.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 18 road games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has won each of the Athletics’ last six games.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line each of their last six games at Progressive Field against teams that held a winning record.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in eight of their last nine home games against the Athletics.
- The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games at Progressive Field.
- The Athletics have lost the first inning in each of their last four day games against AL Central opponents.
- The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven games.
Why the Athletics will win
- The Athletics have won three of their last four day games following a loss.
- The Guardians have lost three of their last four day games at Progressive Field following a win.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 home games after playing the previous day.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in three of their last four day games following a loss.
- The Guardians have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Guardians have lost the first inning in four of their last five day games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Guardians have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last seven day games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Guardians’ last nine games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Nine of the Athletics’ last 12 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 each of the Athletics’ last seven road games against AL Central opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Guardians’ last four games against AL West opponents.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Angel Martinez has hit at least one home run in five of his last six home appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Gavin Williams has recorded 10+ strikeouts in each of his last six appearances in day games.
- Jose Ramirez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances with the Guardians as home favorites against the Athletics.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Zack Gelof has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Shea Langeliers has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances after playing the previous day.
- Jack Perkins has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last four road appearances.
Guardians vs Athletics Prediction
Cleveland comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have scored 30 runs in those four games. The Guardians are 40-40 at home this year, while the Athletics are 32-48 on the road. The A’s are on a long losing streak and they have allowed 27 runs in their last three. The Athletics are starting Perkins, who has allowed 0, 4, 3, 1, and 1 earned run in his last five outings, while Williams has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. Take Cleveland -1.5 here.