The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Friday, May 9, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:10 PM under the night sky. Fans will gather to see which team will come out on top in this exciting MLB game.

Phillies vs. Guardians Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Guardians MoneyLine 105. The Guardians offer better value as underdogs. Both teams have the same record, but the Guardians have a better division record and are playing at home.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 (-113). Both teams have been scoring well recently. Phillies’ recent games have shown high scores, making the over a good choice.

Team Trends

• Both the Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Guardians have a record of 22-15 this season.
• The Phillies have a strong home record with 13 wins and 6 losses.
• The Guardians have a better division record at 10-3 compared to the Phillies’ 7-8.
• In recent games, the Phillies won three consecutive games against the Tampa Bay Rays.
• The Guardians secured a win against the Washington Nationals with an 8-6 score.

Phillies vs Guardians Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to meet the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Aaron Nola will take the mound for the Phillies. He has a 1-5 record this season with an ERA of 4.61. Nola has pitched 41 innings and struck out 45 batters.

On the other side, Gavin Williams will start for the Guardians. Williams has a 2-2 record and an ERA of 5.06. He has thrown 32 innings and recorded 37 strikeouts. Both teams will aim to improve their records in this game.

Cleveland Guardians: Key Players and Stats

The Cleveland Guardians have some strong hitters this season. Steven Kwan leads the team with a .333 batting average. He also ranks first in the league with 24 runs and second with 17 RBIs. José Ramírez is another important player for the Guardians. He has hit 5 home runs and has 17 RBIs. Although he has a right ankle sprain, he is expected to play. Kyle Manzardo adds power to the lineup with 8 home runs. He leads the team and the league in this category. Despite a .211 batting average, he has driven in 21 RBIs, which is the highest on the team.

Philadelphia Phillies: Key Players and Stats

The Philadelphia Phillies have some strong hitters this season. Kyle Schwarber leads the team with a .263 batting average. He also ranks first in the league with 12 home runs, 26 runs, and 28 RBIs. Bryce Harper plays a big role for the Phillies. He has hit 6 home runs and has 20 RBIs. His .236 batting average shows his consistency at the plate. Trea Turner adds speed and skill to the lineup. He has a .310 batting average and 23 runs. His 14 RBIs help the team’s offense.

Final Betting Pick

The Guardians’ MoneyLine at 105 is appealing because they have a strong division record of 10-3. Playing at home, where they have an 11-5 record, adds to their advantage. The Phillies, despite being the favorites, have a less impressive division record of 7-8.

The over 7.5 (-113) is a solid pick given both teams’ recent scoring trends. Phillies’ games have had high scores, as seen in their recent wins. The Guardians have also shown they can score, making the over a reasonable choice.

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

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