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Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 5, 2024 at 1:40 PM ET

Venue: Progressive Field — Cleveland, Ohio

Article updated May 5, 6:15 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Los Angeles Angels and Cleveland Guardians are set to play the final game of their series at Progressive Field. The Angels won the first game with a 6-0 victory thanks to

Game outlook

The Los Angeles Angels and Cleveland Guardians are set to play the final game of their series at Progressive Field. The Angels won the first game with a 6-0 victory thanks to Jose Soriano's strong pitching. Despite this win, the Angels are tied for 4th in the AL West while Cleveland remains in 1st in the AL Central. Both teams are missing several key players due to injuries. The starting pitchers for the game will be Griffin Canning for the Angels and Carlos Carrasco for the Guardians. Cleveland is the favorite to win with the current line at -129.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Angels +114 | Guardians -129

Spread: Angels +1.5 (-180) | Guardians -1.5 (+158)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 56%.

Los Angeles Angels

Los Angeles Angels baseball team is ranked 12th in team batting average, 13th in slugging percentage, 16th in on-base percentage, and 18th in runs scored. Taylor Ward leads the team with seven home runs and 24 RBI. Jo Adell is second with four home runs. The team has hit 43 doubles, four triples, and 36 home runs in 32 games. On the pitching side, they rank 20th in batting average allowed, 22nd in Quality Starts, 24th in WHIP, and 28th in team ERA. Patrick Sandoval leads in strikeouts, Reid Detmers in wins, and Tyler Anderson in ERA. Griffin Canning will start the next game with a record of 1-3 and an ERA of 7.45. The team has a power ranking of 29 and is ranked 18 in offense, 27 in defense, and has a 12-21 record for the season.

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Cleveland Guardians Analysis

Cleveland is currently performing well in multiple offensive categories, ranking 7th in runs scored, 10th in team batting average, 11th in on-base percentage, and 14th in slugging percentage. George Naylor leads the team in home runs and is second in RBI, while Jose Ramirez is contributing significantly in both categories as well. On the pitching side, Cleveland ranks 10th in team ERA and 11th in WHIP, with Tanner Bibee leading the team in strikeouts and Logan Allen leading in wins. Cleveland will rely on Carlos Carrasco for their upcoming game. When considering betting odds, using the Bonus Code for BetMGM, which is WAWBET, can provide access to a welcome offer of up to $1,500 in bonus bets. Additionally, the Cleveland Guardians have a power ranking of 14 and are performing strongly both offensively and defensively, with a record of 85-77. In their recent matchups, Los Angeles went 1-2 against Cleveland.

Cleveland Guardians Poised for Victory as Angels Struggle with Injuries and Pitching Woes

Cleveland's recent home record showcases a strong performance, winning six of their last eight games at home. Additionally, the Guardians have a dominant record against the Los Angeles Angels, winning 13 of their last 15 home games against them. On the other hand, the Angels are currently facing challenges due to key players such as Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, and Miguel Sano being out with injuries. Starting pitcher Griffin Canning has also struggled in his six starts, giving up 24 earned runs on 33 hits in just 29 innings pitched, resulting in four losses for the Angels. These factors indicate that Cleveland may have an advantage going into the upcoming game against Los Angeles.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Angels vs Guardians archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Angels vs Guardians matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Angels+114 → +134Moved
  • Moneyline · Cleveland Guardians-125 → -154Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Angels+1.5 (-181) → +1.5 (-160)Moved
  • Spread · Cleveland Guardians-1.5 (+160) → -1.5 (+141)Moved
  • Total · Over9 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under9 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Los Angeles Angels
62-100 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Cleveland Guardians
85-77 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-05T10:15:26.081Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Los Angeles Angels and Cleveland Guardians are set to play the final game of their series at Progressive Field. The Angels won the first game with a 6-0 victory thanks to Jose Soriano's strong pitching. Despite this win, the Angels are tied for 4th in the AL West while Cleveland remains in 1st in the AL Central. Both teams are missing several key players due to injuries. The starting pitchers for the game will be Griffin Canning for the Angels and Carlos Carrasco for the Guardians. Cleveland is the favorite to win with the current line at -129.

Cleveland's recent home record showcases a strong performance, winning six of their last eight games at home. Additionally, the Guardians have a dominant record against the Los Angeles Angels, winning 13 of their last 15 home games against them. On the other hand, the Angels are currently facing challenges due to key players such as Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, and Miguel Sano being out with injuries. Starting pitcher Griffin Canning has also struggled in his six starts, giving up 24 earned runs on 33 hits in just 29 innings pitched, resulting in four losses for the Angels. These factors indicate that Cleveland may have an advantage going into the upcoming game against Los Angeles.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-05-04Los Angeles Angels 1 · Cleveland Guardians 7
  • 2024-05-03Los Angeles Angels 6 · Cleveland Guardians 0
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Cleveland Guardians defeated Los Angeles Angels 4-1

Cleveland Guardians defeated Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on May 5, 2024, a 3-run decision in the series. Cleveland Guardians' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Los Angeles Angels +1.5 (-160) spread, Cleveland Guardians covered, while the 5 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 8.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -129Win
  • IrishblueTotal · Under 9 (-110)Win
  • Altuve27Moneyline · Cleveland Guardians -129Win
  • BooksworstnightmareRunline · Cleveland Guardians -1.5 (+158)Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -129Win
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -130Win
  • DerekFisherMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels +117Loss
  • JohnnywalkerTotal · Over 9 (-110)Loss
  • MikehuffMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -130Win