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Astros vs. Guardians Set for Epic Three-Game Series with Gordon vs. Allen on the Mound - Who Will Come Out on Top?

The Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians are set to face off in a three-game series, with Colton Gordon taking the mound for the Astros and Logan Allen starting for the Guardians. The Astros had a strong record against the Guardians last season, going 4-1. The Guardians are the favorites to win this game, opening at -109. Will the Guardians be able to start their homestand with a victory? Stay tuned for the Astros vs. Guardians prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros -105 | Guardians -108
• Spread: Astros +1 (-155) | Guardians -1 (+128)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 52%.

Houston vs Cleveland Stats

Houston Astros

Colton Gordon is expected to start the upcoming series for the Houston Astros despite his recent struggles on the mound, with a 5.95 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP in four starts. The Astros are currently leading the AL West and have been performing well, winning two out of four games against the Rays and one out of two games against the Pirates. Jake Myers has been struggling at the plate recently, with zero RBIs in his last 10 games, while Jeremy Pena and Jose Altuve continue to be consistent offensive threats. Yordan Alvarez remains on the Injured List. Overall, Houston has a power ranking of 16, ranking 24th in offense and 8th in defense, with a record of 33-28 this season.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians are set to start Logan Allen in their upcoming series on Friday, despite his recent struggles on the mound. The team is currently 6.5 games behind the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central division. Kyle Manzardo and Steven Kwan are key offensive players to watch, while Jose Ramirez continues to lead the team with his stellar performance this season. The Guardians have had success against Houston in their previous matchups. Overall, Cleveland is ranked 21st in power rankings, with a strong defense but slightly below average offense.

Astros and Guardians Set to Face Off in Battle of Home vs. Road Strengths

The Houston Astros have struggled on the road this season with a record of 11-16 and a .638 OPS. On the other hand, the Cleveland Guardians have been strong at home, winning three of their last four home games. Astros pitcher Colton Gordon, a rookie, has struggled in containing the opposition, giving up three or more runs in his four outings this season, resulting in a 5.95 ERA. In comparison, Guardians pitcher Logan Allen has maintained a solid 3.94 ERA at home. Houston's offense has been slumping, scoring only nine runs in their last five games, while the Guardians' pitching staff has been strong, allowing only 14 runs in their last five games. This will be a key factor in their matchup on Thursday evening.

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