Cleveland Guardians vs San Francisco Giants Betting Picks & Predictions
The Cleveland Guardians are aiming for a sweep against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Thursday in an interleague matchup. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:05
Game outlook
The Cleveland Guardians are aiming for a sweep against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Thursday in an interleague matchup. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:05 PM ET, with Gavin Williams (3.91 ERA) set to pitch for Cleveland against Logan Webb (2.59 ERA) for San Francisco. Despite the Guardians being the underdogs, with the Giants opening as the betting favorites at -172, the betting line has remained unchanged. Be sure to check out our prediction for the Giants vs Guardians game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Guardians +155 | Giants -172
Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-150) | Giants -1.5 (+129)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 63%.
Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians are currently 85-77 overall, with a record of 19-20 on the road. In their last 11 games, they have gone 4-7, averaging 3.3 runs per contest during that span. Despite having a below average team in key areas, the Guardians have managed to maintain a .500 record. Offensively, the team has struggled to find consistency, ranking 25th in MLB with an average of 3.85 runs per game, a team batting average of .231, and an OPS of .677. They have relied heavily on third baseman Jose Ramirez for production, as he leads the team in several categories. Pitching has been solid but not elite, with a 3.93 ERA and 1.38 WHIP. Errors have also been an issue, with 44 on the season. Overall, Cleveland has a power ranking of 27 and is ranked 25th in offense, 16th in defense, and has a record of 37-34 for the season.