Free MLB Pick: Guardians vs. Astros Odds
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2022 MLB Handicapping
(17-20) Cleveland Guardians vs. Houston Astros (27-15)
Date: Wednesday, May 25th, 2022
Time: 8:10 PM ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
Projected Pitchers: Cal Quantrill vs. Cristian Javier
MLB Moneyline Odds: Guardians +165 Astros -185
MLB run line Betting Odds: Guardians +1.5 Astros -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
The Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros face off on Wednesday in an MLB showdown at Minute Maid Park. In the first game of the series it was the Guardians that were able to come away with the 6-1 victory.
Cleveland Guardians
Cleveland comes into this game with an 18-20 record overall and they have gone 19-19 on the run line. In the first game of this series, Cleveland had some strong pitching, and they secured the 6-1 victory.
Cleveland is averaging 4.66 runs per game while giving up 4.4 runs per game. The offense is ranked 8th but the pitching staff has really let them down at times and they are currently ranked 22nd in the MLB. Jose Ramirez has been the top player for Cleveland hitting 10 home runs and driving in 41 RBIs.
On the mound for Cleveland is Cal Quantrill who sits with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 3.48. In his last start against the Reds he went seven innings giving up five hits and one run.
Houston Astros
On the other side of this matchup is the Astros who sit with a 27-16 record overall and they have gone 22-21 on the run line. In three of the last four games the Astros have scored two runs or less.
The Astros are averaging 4.21 runs per game while giving up 3.23 runs per game. The offense is ranked 16th while their pitching staff is ranked 3rd. In this game the offense is going to need to find success. Yordan Alveraz has had a big season hitting 12 home runs and driving in 24 RBIs.
On the mound for the Astros will be Cristian Javier who sits with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 2.87. In his last start against the Texas Rangers, he went six innings giving up three hits and one run.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
Guardians are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League West.
Guardians are 4-0 in Quantrills last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Astros are 6-1 in Javiers last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 0-4 in Javiers last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-0 in Astros last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-0 in Astros last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Houston Astros MLB Prediction:
Javier is going to lockdown the Guardians in this game, and that is going to be the difference in this game. Look for the Guardians bats to struggle in this game and that is going to be the difference as the Astros get the job done. Back the Astros on the run line.
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