Cleveland Guardians vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
At 6:10 PM from Progressive Field in Cleveland, we have an American League matchup between the Angels and Guardians. Heading into Saturday’s game, the Angels are 12-20, while the Guardians come in at 20-12. Ben Lively is starting for Cleveland, and he is up against Reid Detmers for the Angels.
Cleveland comes into this one as the favorite, with money line odds of -145, and the over/under line is at 8 runs. If you’re looking to watch this game on TV, it is being carried by BSW.
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Cleveland Guardians Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Angels have recorded a 1-4 record, with a 2-3 performance on the runline.
- In the Guardians’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 2-3 (SU) with 4-1 against the spread.
- The Guardians have a straight-up record of 7-3 in their last ten games as the favorite, and a 5-5 record vs. the runline.
- The Angels have a 3-7 straight-up record and a 5-5 record vs. the runline over their previous ten games as the underdog.
Thanks to a four-run 4th inning for the Angels’ offense, they cruised to a 6-0 win over the Guardians in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Angels were at +165 on the money line.
The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Jose Soriano for the Angels, and he went six innings while striking out three and didn’t give up a run. Soriano picked up a win in the game and now has a 3.86 ERA on the season.
Cleveland’s Tanner Bibee got the start and took the loss, going five innings and giving up six runs on eight hits. Bibee now has a 6.75 ERA on the year.
Cleveland Guardians vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
Los Angeles is on the road today vs. the Guardians, and they have an overall record of 12-20, which has them tied with the Astros for 5th place in the AL West. The Angels are five games behind the Mariners for the division lead, and they have yet to play a game against another AL West team this season.
The Angels have really struggled at home, going just 4-11 this year. On the road, they are 8-9. So far, they have really struggled in day games, going 3-11. As the underdog, the Angels are 11-17 this year and 1-3 when favored. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 1-8-1, and they have dropped four straight series.
Los Angeles is 16-16 against the run line this season, but they have been a much better bet on the road, where they are 11-6. They have been an underdog in 28 games, and they have covered the run line in 16 of those games. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.8, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.8.
Los Angeles Angels games have gone over the over/under line in 17 of their 31 games this season, including 2 of 5 when the line was set at 8 runs. Their games have averaged 9.6 runs per game this season, and their last two games have gone under the line.
So far this season, Reid Detmers has made six starts and has a record of 3-2. His ERA for the season is 3.12, along with a WHIP of 1.15. The last time he pitched, Detmers took the loss, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work. Looking back over his last three starts, he has given up at least two earned runs in each outing. Opponents have hit .229 off the left-hander this season. Detmers has made two quality starts this year and is averaging 9.61 strikeouts per nine innings.
Los Angeles comes into the game with the 7th most home runs in the league this season and are batting a combined .245, which is 9th in the league. Their team batting average is 9th in the league, and they are averaging 4.3 runs per game. The Angels have been very good at limiting strikeouts this season but are just 19th in the league in walks.
Taylor Ward has been the Angels’ top run producer this season, as his 24 RBIs are 6th in the league. He is also 2nd on the team with seven homers and is batting .271. Mike Trout has a team-high 10 homers but is batting just .220 for the season. Over his last seven games, Luis Rengifo is hitting .440, and he has two homers in this stretch.
Cleveland is hosting the Angels today with an overall record of 20-12, and they lead the AL Central by a half-game over the Royals. The Guardians have dropped two straight games, losing the final two games of their series vs. the Royals. So far, they have gone 4-1 against other teams in the AL Central.
As the home team, the Guardians are 8-5 this year and 12-7 on the road. Cleveland has been good as the favorite this season, putting up an 11-6 mark, and they are 9-6 as the underdog. The Guardians are also 7-4 in their home games when favored. Looking at their overall series record, the Guardians are 7-3 but have dropped two straight series.
The Guardians have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 21-11 overall. They are 8-5 vs. the run line at home and 13-6 on the road. They are 9-8 vs. the run line as the favorite and 12-3 as the underdog. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.6 and -3.2 in losses.
The Cleveland Guardians have had 10 games with over/under lines set at 8 runs this season. In those games, the over/under record is 4-2-1. The combined run average in those games is 8.8 runs. Overall, the Guardians’ over/under record this season is 17-13, and the average over/under line in their games is 8 runs. Today’s over/under line for their game against the Los Angeles Angels is set at 8 runs.
Ben Lively will be making his 3rd start of the season for the Guardians, and he will be at home against the Angels. Lively has been solid in his first two outings, as he has a 1.59 ERA and has struck out 12 batters over 10 2/3 innings. He has yet to pick up a win, but he has only given up 2 earned runs in each of his first two starts.
So far, the Guardians offense has been a top-10 unit in terms of scoring, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .245, which is 9th in the league, and have the 8th best on-base percentage in the league.
Steven Kwan has been the team’s top hitter so far, batting .356, and he has also been on a roll of late, going 8/19 in his last five games. Josh Naylor and Jose Ramirez are the team’s top power threats, with Naylor having seven homers and Ramirez five. Ramirez’s 25 RBIs are the best mark in the league right now.
Our prediction for today’s Angels vs. Guardians matchup is to take the Guardians on the money line, with the payout sitting at -145. We have the final score at 6-5 in favor of the Guardians, giving you a couple of different ways to play this one.
If you’re looking for a player prop bet, we have Ben Lively finishing with four strikeouts, while Reid Detmers is projected to finish with six. Looking at the Angels lineup, they are projected to hit six home runs, while the Guardians are predicted to hit one.
Cleveland Guardians vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Tips
- Take the Guardians on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Angels (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Cleveland Guardians Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Hentges | Out | Finger |
| Shane Bieber | Out | Elbow |
| Trevor Stephan | Out | Elbow |
| James Karinchak | Out | Shoulder |
| Eli Morgan | Out | Shoulder |
| Angel Martínez | Out | Hand |
| Gavin Williams | Out | Elbow |
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Drury | Questionable | Migraine |
| José Cisnero | Out | Shoulder |
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Miguel Sanó | Out | Knee |
| Anthony Rendon | Out | Hamstring |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| José Quijada | Out | Elbow |
| Michael Stefanic | Out | Quadriceps |
| Sam Bachman | Out | Shoulder |
| Chase Silseth | Out | Elbow |
| Guillermo Zuñiga | Out | Pectoral |
