Cleveland Guardians vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
Carlos Carrasco and the Cleveland Guardians will host the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, with the game set to start at 1:40 PM ET from Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Guardians come in with a record of 21-12 and are sending Griffin Canning to the mound. As for the Angels, they are 12-21 and the over/under line is at 9 runs.
Cleveland is the favorite on the money line at -134, and the Angels are at +111. Looking at the American League Central standings, the Guardians are in first place, while the Angels are in last in the AL West.
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Cleveland Guardians Trends and Key Stats
- The Angels are 1-4 in their five most recent road games, including a 1-4 runline record.
- On the opposing side, the Guardians have a 2-3 (SU) record, along with a 4-1 record in their last five home contests.
- Over their last ten games as the favorite, the Guardians have a straight-up record of 8-2, while going 6-4 against the runline.
- Looking back at their last ten games as the underdog, the Angels have a 3-7 straight-up record and a 5-5 record vs. the runline.
Cleveland cruised to a 7-1 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Guardians had a huge 2nd inning, scoring six of their seven runs. As for the Angels, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Guardians were favored at -130.
Ben Lively pitched well for the Guardians in this one, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued three walks. On the other side, Reid Detmers got the start for the Angels, going just 5 2/3 innings and giving up seven runs.
Offensively, the Guardians were led by Bo Naylor, Austin Hedges, and Ramon Laureano, as they were the only three hitters in the lineup to have more than one hit. Naylor and Hedges each homered, while Laureano scored twice and drove in a run.
Cleveland Guardians vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
Los Angeles is on the road today vs. the Guardians, and they are looking to pick up a win, as they are currently 12-21 overall, which has them tied with the Astros for 5th place in the AL West. The Angels trail the Mariners by six games heading into today’s game, and they have yet to play a game against another AL West team.
The Angels have really struggled at home this year, going just 4-11, and they are only a game above .500 at 8-10 on the road. So far, they have really struggled in day games, going 2-12 this season. Los Angeles’ series record is 1-8-1 this year, and they have dropped four straight series.
When the Angels are the underdog, they have been a good bet to cover the run line, going 16-13 on the season. They have been especially strong on the run line on the road, going 11-7. Their average run margin in losing games is -4.0.
Los Angeles Angels games have gone over the over/under line in 18 of 32 games this season, including three of seven when the line was set at 9 runs. The Angels have averaged 8.5 runs per game this season, while their opponents have averaged 9.5 runs per game.
Griffin Canning will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Phillies, where he gave up four earned runs in five innings of work. In that start, he gave up one homer. Canning finished with a no-decision in the outing. Before that, he had picked up the win vs. the Orioles, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. Canning has made six starts this year and has a record of 1-3 with a 7.45 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .287 off the right-hander this season. His ERA on the road is 8.62.
So far this season, the Angels offense has been pretty average in most categories, as they are 18th in scoring (4.2 runs per game), and have the league’s 7th best home run total. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 10th in the majors. Mike Trout is leading the team with 10 homers but is hitting just .220 for the season. Taylor Ward is batting .280 and is 2nd on the team with seven homers.
Over his last eight games, Luis Rengifo has gone 11/27 with two homers and five RBIs. He is also on a seven-game hitting streak. Jo Adell has also gone deep twice in his last nine games, but is batting just .212 in that stretch. Zach Neto and Nolan Schanuel have also gone deep twice in their last eight and nine games, respectively.
Cleveland is hosting the Angels today with an overall record of 21-12, good for 1st place in the AL Central. The Guardians hold a 1.5-game lead over the Twins heading into today’s game. So far, they have gone 4-1 in divisional matchups.
The Guardians have gone just 4-6 over their last 10 games and are looking to pick up a win in the series vs. the Angels. So far, they are 7-3 in series this year, and they have dropped two straight series. At home, the Guardians are 9-5 this year and 12-7 on the road.
The Guardians have been a solid bet against the run line this season, posting a 22-11 record overall. They’ve been especially good on the road, going 13-6 against the run line. They’ve also been a strong bet as the underdog, going 12-3 against the run line in those games.
The Cleveland Guardians have played 31 games this season, and the over/under line has been set at 9 just three times. Their combined run average is 8.7, and their over/under record is 18-13. Their games have averaged 8 runs per game, and when the line has been set at 9, the over/under record is 2-1. Their games have gone over the line set at 9 just once, which is 3.0% of their games.
Cleveland is sending Carlos Carrasco to the mound today vs. the Angels, and he is coming off a rough outing vs. the Astros. In that start, he went 4 innings, giving up 8 hits, 8 earned runs, 3 walks, and 2 home runs. Carrasco finished with a no-decision in the outing. Looking back further, he has given up at least one home run in each of his last three starts. Carrasco’s ERA for the season is 6.58, along with a record of 1-2. Opposing batters are hitting .272 off Carrasco this season.
So far this season, the Guardians are averaging 5 runs per game, which is 6th in the league. They have been even better on the road, putting up 5.1 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 9th in the league, and are one of the league’s best teams at avoiding strikeouts. Cleveland comes into the game as the league’s 10th-ranked home run hitting team.
Steven Kwan has been red hot for the Guardians, hitting .353 for the season and going 12/32 in his last nine games. He also has one homer in this stretch and seven runs scored. Josh Naylor and Jose Ramirez have also been good power threats for the Guardians, with Naylor’s seven homers being 4th best in the league and Ramirez’s 5 homers coming in at 6th.
Our prediction for today’s Angels vs. Guardians game is to take the Guardians on the money line at -134. We have the Guardians winning this one by a final score of 6-5. At home, the Guardians have a 1-run win today, and at -134, there is some good value on the money line.
Looking at some potential player props, we have Carlos Carrasco finishing with six strikeouts for the Guardians. As for Griffin Canning, he is projected to finish with five strikeouts for the Angels.
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 |
| Steven Kwan | Questionable | Hamstring |
| Angel Martínez | Out | Hand |
| Gavin Williams | Out | Elbow |
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Drury | Probable | Migraine |
| José Cisnero | Out | Shoulder |
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Miguel Sanó | Out | Knee |
| Anthony Rendon | Out | Hamstring |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| Luis Rengifo | Questionable | Illness |
| José Quijada | Out | Elbow |
| Logan O’Hoppe | Questionable | Hand |
| Michael Stefanic | Out | Quadriceps |
| Sam Bachman | Out | Shoulder |
| Chase Silseth | Out | Elbow |
| Guillermo Zuñiga | Out | Pectoral |
