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Baltimore Orioles Favored to Win Against Cleveland Guardians in Charm City Showdown

In this article, we provide a prediction for the upcoming game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Baltimore Orioles as they continue their three-game series in Charm City. The Guardians will be looking to bounce back after a 4-2 loss to Kansas City, while the Orioles aim to build on a split series with Toronto. The starting pitchers for the game will be Gavin Williams for Cleveland and Dean Kremer for Baltimore. Baltimore is currently favored to win with a line of -130. Stay tuned for the outcome of this matchup at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +117 | Orioles -130
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-182) | Orioles -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 57%.

Cleveland vs Baltimore Stats

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland's five-game win streak was snapped in a loss to the Royals, leaving them second in the AL Central with an 8-7 record. The Guardians struggled offensively, finishing with five hits in the game and striking out 14 times. Ben Lively took the loss, while Gavin Williams is on the mound for the next game with a 1-0 record and 3.46 ERA. Cleveland is ranked 21st in offense, 12th in defense, and has a power ranking of 17 with a 9-7 record this season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles split a rain-shortened set at home with Toronto, finishing with nine hits in the finale on Sunday. Despite this, they entered Tuesday with a 6-9 record and standing last in the AL East. Ryan Mountcastle and Gunnar Henderson led the offense with multiple runs scored, while Tyler O'Neill and Mountcastle each hit home runs in the game. Pitcher Cade Povich threw 4.2 innings, allowing four runs, while Matt Bowman took the loss in relief. Dean Kremer is set to make his fourth start of the year for the Orioles, looking to improve on his 1-2 record and 8.16 ERA. The Orioles have a power ranking of 18 and are ranked 12th for offense, scoring an average of 4.40 runs per game. They are 6-10 overall and Cleveland went 2-1 in their last three matchups against Baltimore.

Baltimore Orioles Struggle Early in Season, Cleveland Guardians Poised for Victory

The Baltimore team has faced a challenging start to the season, a situation that may have come as a surprise to many observers. Following the departure of Corbin Burnes, the team has experienced a setback in their starting pitching rotation, lacking a clear ace. In contrast, Cleveland has displayed strength with a strong lineup. While pitcher Williams has shown improvement in recent outings, Kremer has faced difficulties in his performances, particularly against Cleveland. Given the current circumstances, it appears unlikely that Kremer will quickly reverse his struggles. Therefore, it would be advisable to favor the Guardians as the away team in this upcoming match.

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