The Cleveland Guardians (80-60) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (84-56) on Friday, September 6th. This game will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and televised on BSGL. Both the Guardians and Dodgers are looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. First pitch is set for 9:10 CT.

Guardians vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Dodgers (-155)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 9 Runs

• The Dodgers have scored 6 or more runs in 10 of their last 15 games.
• The Dodgers have a home record of 45-24, which is the best in the National League.
• The Dodgers have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• The Dodgers have a league-leading 84 wins, compared to the Guardians’ 80 wins.
• The Dodgers have outscored their opponents by a total of 30 runs in their last 15 games.

Guardians vs Dodgers

The Dodgers Took The Last Game Of This Series

Cleveland closed out their series vs. the Royals with a 4-1 loss. The Guardians were the +110 underdog on the road. Things started off well for the Guardians, as they got on the board with a run in the 3rd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Royals scored four times in the bottom of the 4th.

Ben Lively got the start for the Guardians and took the loss. He only lasted four innings, giving up four earned runs on seven hits. Cleveland’s offense scored their only run in the 3rd inning and finished with a total of seven hits.

Cleveland is 26-14-5 in series this season and has a 70-70 run line record. Their games have averaged 8.5 runs, and their over/under record is 65-65. The Guardians are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have a 2-game winning streak.

The Guardians have a 43-25 home record and are 37-35 on the road. As favorites, they are 56-30, and as underdogs, they are 24-30. Cleveland leads the AL Central by 4 games over the Twins with an 80-60 overall record.

Matthew Boyd Gets The Start For The Guardians

Matthew Boyd is getting the start for the Guardians today on the road against the Dodgers. Boyd has started three games so far this season, and he is coming off a win in his last outing. In that start, he went 6 innings, giving up just 1 run and striking out 8. Boyd has yet to allow more than 3 earned runs in a start this season.

Guardians Offense Breakdown

The Guardians offense is averaging 4.5 runs per game this season, which is 13th in the league. At home, they have been even better, averaging 4.9 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .239 and have the 12th most home runs in the league. One area where they have struggled is with their team BABIP of .27, which is the worst in the league.

Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor have been the team’s top power hitters this season, as Ramirez’s 34 homers are 7th in the league, and Naylor is right behind him with 29. Ramirez’s 106 RBIs are 2nd in the league, and Naylor’s 100 RBIs are 3rd. Naylor is also on a six-game hitting streak and has gone 12/28 in his last seven games.

The Dodgers Took The Last Game Of This Series

The Dodgers will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Angels with a 10-1 loss. Los Angeles was actually the favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Angels scored five times in the first.

Offensively, the Dodgers only had one fewer hit than the Angels but scored just one run. That run came in the 7th inning. Gavin Lux was 2/4 with a run scored and Bobby Miller took the loss, going five innings and giving up seven earned runs.

Los Angeles is 84-56 overall and holds a 5-game lead in the NL West over the Padres. As favorites, they are 79-45 straight up, but as underdogs, they are 5-11. The Dodgers have a 27-17-3 series record this season and have won 2 straight games heading into today’s matchup.

The Dodgers’ games have averaged 9.2 runs this season, resulting in a 76-62 over/under record. Their run line record is 70-70, as they win by an average of 3.6 runs per game. At home, they are 45-24 straight up and 35-34 against the run line.

Landon Knack Gets The Start For The Dodgers

Through eight starts, Landon Knack has a record of 2-2 and an ERA of 3.00 for the Dodgers. He has made 10 total appearances this season. Knack’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.00. In his last outing, which came out of the bullpen, he finished with a no-decision, going four innings and giving up one earned run on three hits. Before that outing, he had turned in a quality start, going five innings and giving up just one earned run. Opponents are batting .198 off the right-hander this season.

Dodgers Offense Breakdown

Shohei Ohtani has been a huge addition to the Dodgers lineup this season, as he is batting .290 with a league-leading 44 home runs and 99 RBIs, which is 4th in the league. Mookie Betts has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 10/29 in his last eight games, with two homers and 11 RBIs. Over this stretch, he has scored eight runs.

Overall, the Dodgers have the league’s 4th scoring offense, averaging 5 runs per game. They have been one of the best home run-hitting teams in the league and also have a good team batting average and on-base percentage. As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in slugging percentage and OPS.

Guardians vs Dodgers Prediction

Our prediction for today’s Dodgers vs. Guardians matchup is that the Dodgers will come away with a 6-5 win. With the Dodgers being the predicted winner, we would recommend taking them on the money line, as they are sitting at -155.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Landon Knack is projected to finish with six strikeouts, and Matthew Boyd is predicted to finish with five. If you are looking for a starting pitcher to pair with the Dodgers, Knack is a good option, as he is projected to finish with the second-most strikeouts among today’s starters.

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