Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cleveland Guardians MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 26, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 26, 2025 ,

MLB Los Angeles vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction 5/26

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to play against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. This game is scheduled for Monday, May 26, 2025, with the first pitch at 6:10 PM. Fans can expect an exciting night game as these two teams meet on the field.

Dodgers vs. Guardians Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Dodgers MoneyLine: -178. The Dodgers have a strong home record and a powerful lineup. Yamamoto’s impressive ERA and WHIP give them an edge.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-115). Both teams have solid pitching, and the Guardians’ hitting stats are not high, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have a home record of 19-8 this season.
  • The Cleveland Guardians are 4 games back in the AL Central.
  • In a recent game, Shohei Ohtani hit a home run against the New York Mets.
  • José Ramírez had 3 hits and 1 RBI against the Minnesota Twins.
  • The Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 7 innings with 9 strikeouts in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Dodgers vs Guardians Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers are visiting the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. The Dodgers will have Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound. Yamamoto has been solid this season with a 1.86 ERA and a 5-3 record in 10 starts. He has pitched 58 innings and struck out 68 batters.

The Guardians will counter with Gavin Williams. Williams has a 4-2 record with a 3.94 ERA in 10 starts. He has pitched 48 innings and struck out 57 batters. This game will be an interesting matchup between two right-handed pitchers. Fans can look forward to seeing how these pitchers perform under the lights.

Cleveland Guardians: Top Hitters and Pitching Insights

José Ramírez is a key player for the Cleveland Guardians. He has played 50 games with a batting average of .309. Ramírez leads the league in runs with 30 and ranks second in home runs with 9. Steven Kwan is another strong hitter for the Guardians. He has appeared in 51 games and holds a batting average of .320. Kwan ranks second in the league for runs with 28. Carlos Santana has played 49 games this season. He leads the team in RBIs with 27 but is currently dealing with a leg injury. Santana’s status is day-to-day, and it is uncertain if he will play in the next game.

Dodgers’ Key Players and Pitching Overview

Shohei Ohtani is a standout player for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has played in 51 games with a batting average of .295. Ohtani leads the league with 18 home runs and 54 runs. Mookie Betts is another important player for the Dodgers. He has played 50 games and has a batting average of .259. Betts is second in the league for runs with 40. Freddie Freeman adds strength to the Dodgers’ lineup. In 42 games, Freeman has a batting average of .357. He ranks third in the league with 34 RBIs.

Final Betting Pick

The Dodgers are favored on the money line at -178, and for good reason. Their home record stands at 19-8, showing they play well in their own ballpark. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s ERA of 1.86 and WHIP of .91, the Dodgers have a reliable pitcher on the mound. This gives them a strong chance to win against the Guardians.

The under 8.0 is a solid pick due to the pitching strengths of both teams. Yamamoto’s low ERA suggests he will limit the Guardians’ scoring opportunities. The Guardians’ team batting average is .231, which is not high. This points to a lower-scoring game, supporting the under bet.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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