Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Guardians 8/3/2024 Free Pick & MLB Betting Prediction




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2024 MLB Handicapping – Baltimore Orioles vs Cleveland Guardians

(65-46) Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Guardians (67-42)
Date: Saturday, August 3rd
Time: 7:15 ET
Venue: Progressive Field Cleveland, OH
Projected Starting Pitchers: Zach Eflin vs. Joey Cantillo
MLB Moneyline Odds: Orioles -131 | Guardians +111 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Orioles -1.5 | Guardians +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9

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Orioles vs. Guardians Gameday

It’s a battle of division leaders tonight in Cleveland as the Guardians host the Orioles. First pitch is set for 7:15 PM ET at Progressive Field. The Orioles are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, while the Guardians are riding a five-game winning streak.

FOX has the TV coverage for this AL matchup. Zach Eflin gets the start for the Orioles, while Joey Cantillo gets the nod for the Guardians. The over/under line is set at 9 runs, with the under currently paying out at -121.

Cleveland picked up an 8-4 win over the Orioles in the most recent game of this series. The Guardians had a huge 6th inning, scoring four of their eight runs. As for the Orioles, they scored three of their four runs in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Guardians were at -101 on the money line.

Carlos Carrasco only went 4 1/3 innings for the Guardians but gave up just one hit and one earned run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued four walks. Cade Smith got the win out of the bullpen. Dean Kremer struggled on the mound for the Orioles, giving up four earned runs in five innings of work.

Josh Naylor had a three-hit game for Cleveland, scoring two runs and driving in two. Brayan Rocchio also had a multi-hit game and drove in a run. Austin Hedges drove in two for the Guardians’ offense.

The Orioles are currently 1st in the AL East, sharing the division lead with the Yankees. Overall, the Orioles are 65-46, but they have dropped two straight games heading into today’s road matchup vs. the Guardians. These two losses have come in the first two games of this series vs. the Guardians.

So far, the Orioles have been really good in the AL East, putting together a record of 23-10. At home, they are 34-25 this year and 31-21 on the road. As the favorite, the Orioles are 53-36 and 12-10 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Orioles are 22-10-3 this year.

The Orioles have played to the over in 61 of their 101 games this season, and their games have averaged 9.4 runs per game. Their over/under record when the line is set at 9 runs is 13-11-3. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs this season, and they have played to the over in three straight games.

Orioles Gambling

When betting the run line, the Orioles have been a better bet on the road this season, going 30-22 compared to 29-30 at home. They have a run line record of 59-52 overall, with an average run margin of +0.7 runs per game. As the underdog, they are 15-7 against the run line, while they are 44-45 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.8 runs per game, while it is -3.6 runs per game in losses.

Orioles Stats

The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the best offensive teams in the league this season, as they rank 3rd in runs per game overall and on the road. They lead the league in total home runs with 172 and have a .451 slugging percentage, which is also the best in the league. Their top hitter has been Gunnar Henderson, who is batting .285 with 28 home runs and 66 RBI. Anthony Santander has also been a key contributor, with 32 home runs and 75 RBI. In terms of recent performances, Colton Cowser has been hot, hitting .364 over his last 8 games. He is currently on a 15-game hitting streak.

Cleveland is hosting the Orioles today with an overall record of 67-42, which has them leading the AL Central by six games over the Royals. The Guardians have won five straight games, and they are 8-2 across their last 10. So far, they have gone 19-15 in divisional games.

At home, the Guardians are 35-15 this season and 32-27 on the road. As the favorite, Cleveland has gone 48-23 this year and 19-19 as the underdog. Cleveland has won two straight at home, and they are 4-2 as the home underdog this year. The Guardians’ overall series record is 22-10-3, and they have won two straight series.

The Cleveland Guardians have an over/under record of 52-51 this season, and their games have averaged 8.5 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 7-9-2. The over has hit in their last two games, and this season, only 5.5% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher.

Guardians Gambling

The Guardians have been a solid run line bet this season, going 55-54 overall. They are 24-26 against the run line at home, where they have a run differential of +1.1 runs per game. As the underdog, they have been a good bet, going 23-15 against the run line.

Guardians Stats

The Cleveland Guardians have been an average offensive team this season, ranking 11th in runs per game with 4.7. Their batting average of .242 and OPS of .714 both rank 12th in the league. José Ramírez has been the standout hitter for the Guardians, with a .276 batting average, 28 home runs, and 91 RBIs on the season. Josh Naylor has been hot at the plate recently, going 8 for 15 (.533) with 6 runs and 5 RBIs over his last 4 games. Andrés Giménez is currently on a 7-game hitting streak, while Naylor has hit safely in 6 straight games.

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Orioles Guardians Pitching

Zach Eflin will be looking to build off his last outing, where he faced off against the Blue Jays and picked up the win. In that July 29th outing, he went 6 innings and gave up 3 earned runs. Looking at his overall numbers, Eflin has made 20 starts and has a record of 6-7. His ERA for the season is 4.11, along with a WHIP of 1.19. Opposing batters are hitting .265 off Eflin this year. The right-hander has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 7.29 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, Eflin has allowed 15 home runs.

Joey Cantillo will be making his second start of the season for the Guardians, and he’ll be taking on the Orioles at home. In his first start of the season, Cantillo went 3 1/3 innings and gave up 3 earned runs on 4 hits and 3 walks. He did strike out 3 batters.

Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB Baseball Betting Trends

• The Orioles head into the game having gone 4-6 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
• The Orioles they are 4-6 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
• Conversely, the Guardians are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
• Furthermore, the Guardians have a 5-5 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
• Also, the Orioles are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
• The Guardians have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 3-0 in their last three games.

Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Guardians 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:

Our prediction for this Orioles vs. Guardians matchup is to take the Guardians on the money line, with a payout of +111. We have the Guardians winning this one by a score of 7-3. Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Joey Cantillo finishing with five strikeouts, while Zach Eflin is predicted to finish with five as well.

Offensively, the Guardians are projected to finish with 10 hits, compared to the Orioles, who we have finishing with eight. If you’re looking for a home run prediction, the Guardians are projected to finish with five, while the Orioles are predicted to finish with seven.

For Zach Eflin, we have him finishing with a line of 6.0 innings pitched, and for Cantillo, we have him going 5.0 innings.

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— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) August 3, 2024

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Back for round 3 writing at Cappers Picks. George M. graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Journalism. He's been a huge sports fan since he was a young child, and plays in multiple basketball leagues, plus he loves to listen to Hip-Hop in his free time. A future ambition? To become a NBA Scout or Analyst.

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