The Cleveland Guardians are set to play against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on Monday, March 31, 2025. This night game begins at 9:40 PM. As the regular season kicks off, both teams aim to build on their spring training performances and last year’s stats.

Guardians vs. Padres Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Cleveland Guardians +115. The Guardians have started the season with a solid 2-1 record and have shown strong hitting from players like Kyle Manzardo and Steven Kwan. This gives them good value as the underdog against the Padres.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.0 (-115). Both teams have been hitting well early in the season. The Guardians have a .263 batting average, while the Padres are at .270. With both teams showing offensive strength, the over looks promising.

Team Trends

• The Cleveland Guardians started the regular season with a 2-1 record, all games played on the road.
• Last season, the Cleveland Guardians had a strong home record of 50-30.
• The San Diego Padres have won all four of their regular season games at home this year.
• In spring training, the Cleveland Guardians had a record of 13-18, while the San Diego Padres had a record of 12-17.
• Last season, the San Diego Padres had a better road record (48-33) compared to their home record (45-36).

Guardians vs Padres Preview

The Cleveland Guardians travel to PETCO Park to take on the San Diego Padres. This game marks the start of the regular season for both teams. The Guardians will rely on their starting pitcher, Luis L. Ortiz, who had mixed results during spring training. Ortiz aims to improve his command after allowing multiple walks in recent outings.

On the mound for the Padres is Kyle Hart. Hart had a challenging spring training, especially in his last game against the Guardians. He will need to focus on reducing home runs allowed. Both teams look to start the season strong with a win in this night game.

San Diego Padres: Early Season Insights

The San Diego Padres have started the season with a .270 team batting average. Fernando Tatis Jr. is leading the charge with a .467 average in the first four games. Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado are also contributing, with Bogaerts posting a .273 average and Machado dealing with a calf issue but still expected to play. Kyle Hart will be the starting pitcher for the Padres. In spring training, Hart had a rough outing against the Guardians, allowing six earned runs in 4 2/3 innings. Despite this, the Padres’ pitching staff has shown strength with a 1.75 ERA and .146 batting average against in the regular season so far. The Padres’ team pitching has been impressive, with 36 strikeouts and no blown saves. On offense, they have hit three home runs and stolen nine bases. With these early performances, the Padres aim to build momentum as the season progresses.

Cleveland Guardians: Early Season Performance

The Cleveland Guardians have had a solid start with their hitters leading the way. Kyle Manzardo has been impressive, hitting .455 with two home runs and six RBIs. Steven Kwan and Gabriel Arias are also contributing, with Kwan hitting .500 and Arias at .375. On the mound, Luis L. Ortiz will start for the Guardians. In spring training, Ortiz had mixed results, with a 5.46 ERA. He allowed no home runs in his recent outings, which is a positive sign for the team. The Guardians’ team stats show a .263 batting average and a .336 on-base percentage. They have hit five home runs this season but have not stolen any bases yet. Their pitching staff has a 2.67 ERA and 20 strikeouts, but they have two blown saves.

Final Betting Pick

The Cleveland Guardians as underdogs at +115 offer good value. They have a strong start to the season with a 2-1 record. Players like Kyle Manzardo and Steven Kwan are hitting well, with batting averages over .450. Their performance can provide a solid chance against the Padres.

The over 8.0 at -115 is a reasonable choice given both teams’ batting averages. The Guardians are hitting .263, and the Padres are at .270. With both teams showing offensive strength early in the season, the game has the potential for high scoring. This makes the over a viable option for bettors.

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