In this article we will formulate a Guardians vs Mets prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 5th 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 57-57 this season after they lost game one by a score of 2-6 last night. Cleveland cut the deficit to 5-2 in the fifth inning, but couldn’t score anymore runs in the loss. The Guardians recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Martinez, who went 1-3 with one RBI. Cantillo allowed seven hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Cecconi allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Cleveland lost two out of three against the Diamondbacks, but did win two out of three against the Reds before that.
This season, Cleveland has a 3.75 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 448 runs with a .231 batting average and a .311 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs, while Angel Martinez has added 11 home runs and 34 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Tanner Bibee, who is 4-11 with a 3.81 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 132.1 innings pitched this season.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The New York Mets are 48-66 this year after they won game one by a score of 6-2 on Tuesday. New York led 4-0 in the third inning and they cruised to the relatively easy win. The Mets recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Torrens, who went 3-3 with one home run and four RBIs. Manaea allowed seven hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Lavender picked up a hold. Prior to this series, New York lost three out of four against the Marlins, but did win two out of three against the Braves before that.
This season, New York has a 4.09 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 463 runs with a .233 batting average and a .303 on base percentage. Juan Soto (IL) has led the Mets with 21 home runs and 52 RBIs, while Bo Bichette has added 11 home runs and 54 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Christian Scott, who is 3-3 with a 2.99 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 69.1 innings pitched this year.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Mets have lost each of their last four road games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Guardians have won six of their last seven games against the Mets.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against the Guardians following a win.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in five of their last six games against the Mets following a loss.
- The Mets have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last eight Wednesday games as road underdogs.
- The Mets have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games.
Why the New York Mets will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last five games between the Mets and Guardians.
- The Guardians have lost six of their last seven games as home favorites against NL East opponents.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven home games against NL East opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the last six games between the Mets and Guardians.
- The Guardians have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four home games against NL East opponents.
- The Guardians have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five night games at Progressive Field against NL East opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Mets’ last four games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Guardians’ last five games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of Christian Scott’s last seven road appearances as a starter.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of Tanner Bibee ‘s last four home appearances as a starter.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Patrick Bailey has hit a home run in two of his last three home appearances.
- Tanner Bibee has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Tanner Bibee has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his six previous home appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Steven Kwan has recorded at least one hit in each of the Guardians’ last 19 games as home favorites.
- Jose Ramirez ranks T6th in the league in Steals (27) this season.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
- Francisco Lindor has hit a home run in three of the Mets’ last four games as underdogs against AL opponents.
- Christian Scott has recorded six or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances.
- Carson Benge has recorded at least one hit in 17 of his last 18 appearances in night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Guardians rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.369).
- The Guardians rank 29th in the league for runs scored this season (448).
- The Mets rank T29th in the league for doubles this season (140).
- The Mets rank 29th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.303).
Guardians vs Mets Prediction
New York snapped their small losing streak with a win on Tuesday, but they have scored two runs or fewer in three of their last four games. The Mets are 23-32 on the road this year, while the Guardians are 28-29 at home. Cleveland has lost three of their last four games and they are starting to slip in the AL Central. The Guardians are starting Bibee, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts, while Scott has allowed one earned run or fewer in three of his last four. Take the Guardians to win at home.