Cleveland Guardians vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions
The MLB season kicks off with an American League clash as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, March 28 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Game outlook
The MLB season kicks off with an American League clash as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, March 28 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California. The Guardians have had the upper hand in recent matchups, winning five out of six games last season. Starting pitchers Shane Bieber (Guardians) and Alex Wood (Athletics) will take the mound. Cleveland enters the game as the favorite with a betting line of -145. Game time is set for 10:07 PM ET.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Guardians -145 | Athletics +133
Spread: Guardians -1.5 (+117) | Athletics +1.5 (-137)
Total: Over/Under 7.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 59%.
Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians had a disappointing season last year, resulting in the termination of Terry Francona's contract. Stephen Vogt will lead the team this year in hopes of bringing them to the top of the AL Central. The pitching staff looks strong with players like Tanner Bibee, Logan Allen, Gavin Williams, and Shane Bieber leading the way. The offense will rely on key players like José Ramirez. Cleveland will start the season with three pitchers on the disabled list. Despite their struggles, the team is ranked 19th in power rankings, 27th in offense, and 9th in defense. They are currently 0-0 this season. If you are looking to make money, consider betting on the team's performance.