Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
The Cleveland Guardians will face the Houston Astros on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. CT. Carlos Carrasco will be starting for the
Game outlook
The Cleveland Guardians will face the Houston Astros on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. CT. Carlos Carrasco will be starting for the Guardians, with a 1-2 record and a 4.63 ERA this season, while Hunter Brown will be starting for the Astros, with an 0-4 record and a 9.68 ERA. This will be the first meeting between these two teams this season. The Astros are the betting favorite with an opening line of -140.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Guardians +129 | Astros -140
Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-163) | Astros -1.5 (+142)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 58%.
Cleveland Guardians
Last week, Cleveland faced off against the Braves in Atlanta, losing two out of three games but still maintaining their lead in the AL Central by 2.5 games over Kansas City. As they prepare to take on Houston, Cleveland currently ranks 10th in OBP, 14th in OPS, 21st in home runs, and 12th in RBI. Their pitching staff has a 3.22 ERA and 1.21 WHIP this season, ranking 6th and 9th, respectively. Veteran right-hander Carrasco will be starting on Tuesday, coming off a rough outing but performing well in his other appearances this season. Despite a historical record of 4-5 with a 4.92 ERA against the Astros, Cleveland looks to improve their performance. Also, considering Cleveland's power ranking of 12 and their strong offensive and defensive statistics this season, they have a record of 85-77. For those looking to save money, it might be beneficial to explore sportsbook promo codes when shopping around.