Guardians vs Braves Prediction 8/16/25 MLB Picks Today

The Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians meet Saturday in MLB action at Progressive Field. Here’s a Guardians vs Braves Prediction. This article will include a Guardians vs Braves Pick.

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 54-68 on the year and play the White Sox, Mets, and Marlins next. The Atlanta Braves are batting .242 on the season, have a .319 OBP, and a .391 slugging percentage. The Atlanta Braves pitching staff has a 4.25 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. Matt Olson leads the Atlanta Braves with 123 hits and 71 RBI, while Michael Harris II and Austin Riley have combined for 223 hits and 115 RBI.

Joey Wentz gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 3-3 with a 5.03 ERA and 54 strikeouts this season. Wentz is 1-2 with a 5.84 ERA and 25 strikeouts in his career against the Cleveland Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview

The Cleveland Guardians are 63-58 on the year and play the Diamondbacks, Rangers, and Rays next. The Cleveland Guardians are batting .227 on the season, have a .300 OBP, and a .376 slugging percentage. The Cleveland Guardians pitching staff has a 3.86 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP. Jose Ramirez leads the Cleveland Guardians with 132 hits and 64 RBI while Steven Kwan and Carlos Santana have combined for 213 hits and 91 RBI.

Slade Cecconi gets the ball for the Cleveland Guardians, and he is 5-5 with a 4.11 ERA and 73 strikeouts this season. This will be Cecconi’s second career game against the Atlanta Braves.

Why the Cleveland Guardians will win

• The Guardians have won seven of their last eight games against NL East opponents following a loss.
• The Braves have lost seven of their last eight games against American League opponents following a win.
• The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last five night games following a home loss.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games against American League opponents following a win.
• The Braves have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six road night games.
• The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six road games against American League opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Braves have won each of their last four games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
• The Guardians have lost each of their last eight Saturday night games against National League opponents.
• The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last six games after playing the previous day.
• The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six Saturday home games against National League opponents.
• The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last six road games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• The Braves have led after 3 innings in five of their last six road games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.

Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts

• Steven Kwan has recorded at least one hit in each of the Guardians’ last seven games against the Braves.
• Steven Kwan has recorded a Double in three of the Guardians’ last four home games against the Braves.
• Lane Thomas has hit a home run in each of his last three appearances with his team as a favorite against NL East opponents.
• Jose Ramirez ranks 2nd in the league in Steals (35) this season.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Michael Harris has hit a home run in three of the Braves’ last four night games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Michael Harris has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last 12 games as road underdogs.
• Matt Olson has recorded at least one Double in each of the Braves’ last four road games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.

Guardians vs Braves Prediction

I’m not thrilled about this pitching matchup, and I’m looking at the over. Wentz has a 5.03 ERA and 1.44 WHIP on the season, and he’s allowed 11 hits and six runs in his last 10.2 innings. Cecconi has a 4.11 ERA and 1.25 WHIP on the season, and he’s allowed 12 hits and seven earned runs in his last nine innings. In 41.1 home innings, Cecconi has a 4.79 ERA and .259 allowed batting average. I expect some fireworks in this spot. Give me the over.