Los Angeles Dodgers vs
Cleveland GuardiansPredictions & Preview

Guardians Poised for Victory Against Struggling Dodgers in Cleveland: Preview and Betting Tips

In this preview, the defending World Champion Dodgers take on the Guardians in Cleveland as part of their Eastern swing. The Dodgers are looking to make history by winning back-to-back World Series titles, while the Guardians are aiming for another shot at the AL playoffs after winning their division last season. Dustin May will start for the Dodgers with a 4.09 ERA, while Tanner Bibee will take the mound for the Guardians with a 3.57 ERA. The game is set to start at 6:10 PM EST. Dodgers are favored to win with an opening line of -130 that has remained unchanged. For more details and betting tips, continue reading this prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -130 | Guardians +118
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+118) | Guardians +1.5 (-142)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.

Los Angeles vs Cleveland Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a mixed road trip, winning the opener against the Mets but dropping the next two games, including a 3-1 loss on Sunday night. The team will now face the Cleveland Guardians, with Dustin May set to start on Tuesday night. May has a 2-4 record this season with an ERA of 4.09. The Dodgers have lost three of May's last five starts. Despite some key injuries, the Dodgers have a power ranking of 3, ranking 3 in offense and 22 in defense, with a season record of 32-21.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians are in contention for the AL Central crown, looking to keep up with the hot Detroit Tigers. The Guardians won the first three games of the series against the Tigers before facing a tough shutout loss at the hands of Tarik Skubal. In an upcoming game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tanner Bibee will take the mound for the Guardians, boasting a solid 4-4 record for the season with an ERA of 3.57. The Guardians have won three of Bibee's last five starts. The team is dealing with injuries to key players David Fry, Erik Sabrowski, and Trevor Stephan. The Guardians currently hold a power ranking of 20, ranking #20 for offense and #15 for defense, with an overall record of 29-22. Los Angeles has recently struggled against Cleveland, going 1-2 in their last three matchups.

Guardians Poised for Victory Against Struggling Dodgers in Cleveland

The Guardians have a favorable matchup against the Dodgers as they head into Cleveland. The Dodgers have struggled recently, dropping two of their last three games to the Mets, while the Guardians have shown strength by winning three of their last four games. Dodgers' pitcher Dustin May has faced challenges on the road this season, with an 0-3 record and a 5.40 ERA in four road starts. In contrast, Guardians' pitcher Bibee has demonstrated strong performance at home with a 1-1 record and a remarkable 1.46 ERA. With a track record of success in crucial games over the past two seasons, Bibee is poised to deliver an exceptional performance. With a 14-8 home record compared to the Dodgers' 13-13 road record, the Guardians are well-positioned to face the defending champions on Tuesday. Consider investing in the Guardians on the money line.

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