Oakland Athletics vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction 3-29-24 Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Guardians vs Athletics betting prediction for this MLB showdown on Friday, March 29th at the Oakland Coliseum. We will take a look at: 

-The Cleveland Guardians recent form and recent player performance

-The Oakland Athletics recent form and recent player performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Cleveland Guardians and Oakland Athletics.

Did Anyone Expect Anything Different For the Athletics?

In front of a crowd of only 13,522 fans, the Oakland Athletics failed to score any runs and ended up losing 8-0. It was a very disappointing start to the season, but one that fans should probably get used to, because it’s going to be a long season. The A’s only finished with four hits total, and a team isn’t going to win many games scoring only four hits. JJ Bleday was the only bright spot for the A’s putting up two hits, in this game the A’s are going to need to find a way to get the offense going early. The Athletics will face the Red Sox following this series.

Guardians Offense Goes Off

The Guardians’ offense scored eight runs and ended up winning with ease. Brayan Roccio had a strong game putting up one hit and two RBIs. Shane Bieber was on the mound, and he was good, going six innings giving up four hits and 11 strikeouts. Getting the start for the Guardians will be Ross Stripling, who came over from the San Francisco Giants. Last season, he finished with an 0-5 record and an ERA of 5.36. After this series, the Guardians will meet the Mariners, Twins, White Sox, and Yankees.

Oakland Athletics Team Facts

• The Athletics have lost eight of their last nine home games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Athletics have covered the run line in seven of their last eight night games against the Guardians following a home loss.
• The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six home night games.
• The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Athletics have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last four games.

Cleveland Guardians Team Facts

• The Guardians have lost each of their last six games as road favorites after playing the previous day.
• The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 night games against AL West opponents following a win.
• The Guardians have trailed after 7 innings in three of their last four games as favorites against AL West opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Guardians’ last six games as favorites.
• The Guardians have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games as favorites against AL West opponents.

Athletics vs Guardians Betting Prediction 

The A’s aren’t going to win many games this season, but in the second game of the season they are going to pick up a win. Ross Stripling was awful last season, sitting with an ERA of 5.36, and he’s going to really struggle again here. The Athletics are going to get the offense going against Stripling, and that is going to be enough as they are going to get the job done. Back the Athletics on the money line.