| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.5 |
| CLE | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | -125 |
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Cleveland Guardians Favored to Win Series Opener Against Toronto Blue Jays at Home
The Cleveland Guardians are set to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays in a series opener at home on Friday at 7:10 PM Eastern. The teams have split their last four games with two wins each. Blue Jays' (ERA: ) will start on the mound, while Guardians' (ERA: 5.8) will be the starting pitcher. Cleveland is the betting favorite with a -120 opening line that has not moved.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Blue Jays +100 | Guardians -120
- Spread: Blue Jays 0 (-47) | Guardians 0 (-8)
- Total: Over/Under 9.25 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 55%.
Toronto vs Cleveland Stats
Toronto Blue Jays
In the recent game against the Red Sox, Toronto was swept as they dropped game three with a final score of 3-7. The Blue Jays tallied 10 hits, with three players logging multiple hits. Kevin Kiermaier got the only RBI, while other runs came off errors. Kevin Gausman started the game, allowing four runs over 5.2 innings and striking out four. Toronto's pitching staff has an ERA of 4.12, placing them in the bottom half of the league. They have performed better on the road with a lower ERA of close to 4.00. The Blue Jays have struggled in night games and have a high K/BB ratio. Their June ERA is consistent with their season average, with a slight improvement in the number of walks issued. Offensively, Toronto ranks 27th in the league, with a below-average batting average. They have struggled with hitting home runs and driving runners home. Toronto's power ranking is 12, with a record of 35-39 this season.
Cleveland Guardians Analysis
Cleveland Guardians capped off their series with back-to-back wins, with Will Brennan leading the way in game three with two home runs and two RBIs. RHP Carlos Carrasco is slated to start in game one, with a record of 2-6 and an ERA of 5.80. Despite some vulnerabilities, Cleveland's offense has been strong, averaging 4.99 runs per game and hitting near .260 in the month of June. The Guardians have a power ranking of 7 and are ranked 5th in offense and defense, with an overall record of 46-26. Toronto has had a 1-2 record in their last three matchups against Cleveland.
Cleveland Favored to Beat Struggling Blue Jays in Game One, Betting on ML Recommended
Carrasco has demonstrated some susceptibility this season, however, he is set to face a struggling Blue Jays offense with their weakest performance in night games. In contrast, Cleveland has excelled under evening lights with a strong June batting average showcasing the team's offensive flexibility. The combination of Cleveland's solid plate discipline and high home run rate has consistently driven runs home, positioning them for a victory in game one. Considering these factors, Cleveland is favorably positioned to win the match. Therefore, betting on Cleveland ML appears to be a wise choice for this matchup.
