Los Angeles Dodgers Look to Secure Series Lead Against Cleveland Guardians in Final Interleague Matchup

Game outlook

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be looking to take the series lead against the Cleveland Guardians in their final interleague matchup at Progressive Field on Wednesday afternoon. Clayton Kershaw, with a 0-0 record and 7.50 ERA, will take the mound for the Dodgers, while Slade Cecconi, with a 1-1 record and 3.27 ERA, will pitch for the Guardians. The Dodgers have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Cleveland. Los Angeles is favored to win with an opening line of -132. Please note that this preview was written before Tuesday's game was played.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Dodgers -132 | Guardians +120

Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+105) | Guardians +1.5 (-126)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers broke their two-game losing streak by defeating the Cleveland Guardians in the first game of their series. Currently leading the NL West with a two-game advantage over San Diego, they aim to extend their division lead with a win on Wednesday. The team boasts impressive offensive statistics, such as averaging 5.57 runs per game (third in the league) and holding the league-leading .263 batting average. Freddie Freeman leads the team with a .361 batting average, Shohei Ohtani has hit 19 home runs, and Teoscar Hernandez has recorded 42 RBI. On the defensive side, the Dodgers are giving up 4.39 runs per game (21st in the league) and opponents have a .237 batting average against them (13th in the league). Clayton Kershaw has been effective in his recent starts, contributing to the team's success. Los Angeles has a power ranking of 7, ranking 3rd in offense, 21st in defense, and holds a 33-21 season record.