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Cleveland Guardians Set to Face Atlanta Braves in Sunday Matchup at Truist Park - Ben Lively and Bryce Elder to Start

The Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves are set to resume their interleague series on Sunday at Truist Park, with first pitch at 1:35 p.m. ET. Ben Lively will be starting for the Guardians with a 0-1 record, 2.38 ERA, and 0.79 WHIP in two outings this season. On the other side, Bryce Elder will be starting for the Braves with a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP in one start. Atlanta is the betting favorite at -180 with the line remaining unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +162 | Braves -180
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-135) | Braves -1.5 (+115)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 64%.

Cleveland vs Atlanta Stats

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland has had a strong start to the 2024 season, rising to the top of the AL Central with three consecutive series wins and ten victories in their first 13 road games. The Guardians will face the Braves next and are ranked 13th in OBP, 10th in OPS, 18th in home runs, and 8th in RBI. Their pitching staff has a 3.31 ERA and is 12th in WHIP. Lively will start for Cleveland on Sunday afternoon. With a power ranking of 7, Cleveland is ranked 4th in offense, 2nd in defense, and has a record of 18-8 this season. Make sure to take advantage of their success with online sportsbook offers to maximize your profits.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves are currently leading their division, with a strong performance both offensively and defensively. With an impressive ranking in OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBI, the Braves have been dominating their opponents at Truist Park. The pitching staff has also been solid, with a 3.73 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. Elder will be starting for the Braves on Sunday, coming off a successful first start of the season. While he struggled in the second half of last year, there is hope that he will find his groove in his next start. The Braves have a power ranking of 1 and are excelling in offense but could improve on defense. Despite a recent matchup where Cleveland won 2 out of 3 games, the Braves remain strong with an 18-6 overall record. For more MLB winners, check out our Expert Picks.

Guardians poised for victory over Braves with strong pitching and efficient hitting

Elder had strong performances early last season, however, his inconsistency ultimately led to him missing out on a spot in the starting rotation. In his recent debut start with the Braves, he did not allow any runs but did allow nine runners on base. Despite this, I believe the Guardians will be more efficient in capitalizing on their scoring opportunities compared to the Marlins. Cleveland ranks in the top ten for hits and total bases per game, and they only leave an average of 3.0 runners in scoring position per game, which is the fourth-lowest in the league. With Lively performing well with 14 strikeouts in 11.1 innings and the Guardians' bullpen boasting the second-best ERA and WHIP, I anticipate that they will effectively contain the Braves' offense and secure a road victory tomorrow.

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