The Arizona Diamondbacks (61-52) travel to face off against the Cleveland Guardians (67-45) on Tuesday, August 6th. This game will be played at Progressive Field in Cleveland and televised on BSGL. The Diamondbacks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Guardians are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Diamondbacks. First pitch is set for 5:40 CT.
Diamondbacks vs. Guardians Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Guardians (-116)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- The Guardians have scored an average of 5.6 runs per game in their last 5 home games.
- The Guardians have won 4 out of their last 5 home games.
- The Guardians have a higher home win percentage (66.0%) compared to the Diamondbacks’ away win percentage (52.6%).
- The Guardians have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, indicating solid recent form.
- The Guardians have scored 6 or more runs in 4 out of their last 5 home games.
Diamondbacks vs Guardians
It was a back-and-forth game in the most recent game of this Diamondbacks vs Guardians series. Arizona went into the matchup as slight favorites at -120 and squeaked out a 7-6 win. The Diamondbacks offense only had three more hits than the Guardians and struck out six more times, but still picked up the win.
Cleveland had a chance to win the game in the 9th inning, as they scored one run and had the tying run on third base with two outs. However, Justin Martinez closed things out for the Diamondbacks. Emmanuel Clase had a rough outing for the Guardians, taking the loss.
Zac Gallen got the start for Arizona, going seven innings and giving up five earned runs. He finished the game with just four strikeouts and allowed two home runs. Logan Allen only went five innings for Cleveland, giving up two earned runs on five hits.
Arizona has been playing well lately, winning six straight series and going 8-2 in their last ten games. They are 5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West with a 61-52 record. The Diamondbacks are 33-20 when favored and have a 57-56 run line record this season.
For those betting the run line, Arizona has been more profitable as underdogs with a 36-24 record, compared to 21-32 as favorites. Their games have averaged 9.9 runs, and the over has hit in 71.7% of their games this season. The over/under record is 62-48, and the over is currently on a two-game streak.
Eduardo Rodriguez Gets The Start For The Diamondbacks
Eduardo Rodriguez is coming off a season in which he made 26 starts and went 13-9. His ERA for the season was 3.30, and he finished the year with 14 quality starts. Rodriguez’s WHIP for the season was 1.15, and he allowed a batting average of .225. Last season, Rodriguez faced the Guardians four times and went 4-0 with an ERA of 0.38.
Diamondbacks Offense Breakdown
Arizona’s offense has been one of the best in the league this season, averaging 5.2 runs per game, which is 2nd in the MLB. They are also one of the top home run hitting teams in the league and have the 2nd best team batting average in the league. So far, they have been very good at avoiding strikeouts, and they are also among the league leaders in walks. As a team, they have been very consistent at home and on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per game in road games.
Over his last five games, Ketel Marte has four home runs, and he is also batting .261 over this stretch. This has helped him move into the team lead in batting average and RBIs. Marte is also on a seven-game hitting streak. For the season, he is batting .300 with 28 homers and 78 RBIs. Christian Walker is also among the league leaders in home runs, with 23 this season.
Following a three-game losing streak, Cleveland is 67-45 overall and leads the AL Central by 3.5 games over the Twins. The Guardians’ series record this season is 22-10-4, and they have won two straight series on the road.
As favorites, Cleveland is 48-23 straight up and 32-39 against the run line. The Guardians’ over/under record this season is 55-51, and their current over streak is at 5 games. The season average for Cleveland games is 8.6 runs, and today’s O/U line is set at 8 runs.
Ben Lively Gets The Start For The Guardians
Ben Lively gets the start for the Guardians today and is facing the Diamondbacks at home. So far this season, he has made 19 starts and has a record of 10-6. Lively’s ERA is 3.42, along with a WHIP of 1.15. In his 19 appearances, he has turned in seven quality starts. Lively most recently pitched on August 1st, where he got the win, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts.
Guardians Offense Breakdown
Jose Ramirez has been on a tear of late for the Guardians, going 13/30 with five homers over his last eight games. This has moved him into the top spot on the team’s home run leaderboard and 2nd in RBIs. Overall, he is batting .282 for the season. First baseman Josh Naylor is also a big power threat in the lineup, as his 24 homers is 2nd on the team and 7th in the league.
As a team, the Guardians are averaging 4.7 runs per game and have been a better offensive team at home this season, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, they are 11th in team batting average and have the 12th best slugging percentage in the league.
Diamondbacks vs Guardians Prediction
For today’s Diamondbacks vs. Guardians matchup, we really like the Guardians to pick up the win at home. The money line payout for the Guardians is -116, and we have them winning this one by a final score of 6-5.
Offensively, we actually have the Diamondbacks finishing with more hits than the Guardians, but we see the Guardians having more scoring opportunities and finishing with more runs. If you’re looking for a player prop bet, you could look to the over/under market, as the line is sitting at 8 runs, and we have this one finishing with a combined 11 runs.
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Last updated:August 6, 2024 Diamondbacks, Guardians