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Baltimore Orioles Maintain Momentum Against Cleveland Guardians Ahead of Highly Anticipated Matchup

The Cleveland Guardians, currently leading the AL Central with a record of 49-26, are on a hot streak and could be a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs. They will be facing off against the Baltimore Orioles (49-28), a talented team who entered the season as World Series contenders. The pitching matchup for Monday's game will feature RHP Tanner Bibee for the Guardians and LHP Cade Povich for the Orioles. Baltimore is favored to win, with the current line at Baltimore -116.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +104 | Orioles -116
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-199) | Orioles -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 54%.

Cleveland vs Baltimore Stats

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians are on an impressive winning streak, recently sweeping the Blue Jays and maintaining a successful record on the road. Their offense has improved to 16th in the league, while their pitching staff boasts the sixth-best team ERA. Tanner Bibee will be starting in their next game, coming off a strong performance against the Mariners. Steven Kwan has been a standout player, helping the team secure wins with his recent hot streak. With a power ranking of 6, Cleveland is ranked highly in both offense and defense, sitting at a record of 49-26 for the season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles' emerging young core has lived up to lofty expectations in 2024, boasting an impressive 25-14 home record through 39 games. Their lineup sits seventh in the league, while their pitching staff ranks fourth in team ERA, making them a genuine World Series threat. Rookie left-hander Cade Povich has been impressive in his first few starts, giving the Orioles confidence on the mound. Despite a recent loss in Houston, the Orioles have a power ranking of 1, ranking #1 in offense and #6 in defense with an overall record of 49-28. Cleveland has had some success against Baltimore in recent matchups, going 2-1 in their last three meetings.

Baltimore Orioles Maintain Momentum Against Cleveland Guardians Ahead of Highly Anticipated Matchup

The Baltimore Orioles have demonstrated notable improvement in their recent performance, engaging in a competitive rivalry against the Guardians with a head-to-head record of 3-3 in their six meetings since the 2023 season. Notably, none of these matchups have featured the predicted starters for Monday’s game. Despite Cleveland entering the game off a weekend sweep, the Orioles have maintained an impeccable record at home, securing victory in seven consecutive series since April. This trend is expected to continue as they commence the upcoming match.

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