Cleveland Guardians Poised for Victory Against Struggling Baltimore Orioles in AL Matchup

On Tuesday, July 22, the Baltimore Orioles will face off against the Cleveland Guardians in an American League matchup. The Orioles currently sit in last place in the AL East with a below .500 record on the road. Meanwhile, the Guardians are in second place in the AL Central, but are over 10 games back of the Tigers and also have a below .500 record at home. Brandon Young will take the mound for the Orioles, while Joey Cantillo will start for the Guardians. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:40 P.M. EST.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Orioles +125 | Guardians -140
Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-178) | Guardians -1.5 (+150)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 58%.

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles currently have a 44-55 overall record this season, placing them in last in the American League East division and 14.5 games behind the first place Toronto Blue Jays. They are also 8.5 games back from a wild card spot. The team has a 22-30 road record and have lost five of their last six games heading into Tuesday's matchup against the Guardians. Brandon Young will be starting for the Orioles, with a 0-4 record and a 7.52 ERA in six starts this season. Baltimore is 1-5 in games where Young has started. The team has struggled offensively, ranking eighth worst in batting average (.239), 23rd in runs scored and hits, and have hit the 12th most home runs. On the road, they are hitting .229 overall, .226 in July, and .235 against the American League Central division.

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland Guardians are currently 49-50 overall and in second place in the American League Central division, trailing the Tigers by 10 games. They are also 3.5 games back of the Red Sox for the final wild card spot. The Guardians have a 23-24 record when playing at home and have won nine of their last 11 games. In their most recent game on July 21, they defeated Baltimore 10-5. Joey Cantillo will be starting for the Guardians on Tuesday. Cantillo is 1-0 with a 4.17 ERA, having made three starts and 21 relief appearances this season. In his last start on July 13, he threw 5.1 innings, allowing four runs and seven hits in a 6-5 win against the White Sox. Cleveland is 2-1 when Cantillo starts this year, but he has a 6.00 ERA in 15 innings pitched at home. Despite having the second worst batting average in the league at .223, the Guardians rank fifth worst in runs scored and last in hits. They are 20th in home runs but have the 10th most stolen bases. The team's batting average is .221 at home and .209 in July, but they have a .232 average against the AL East.

Cleveland Guardians Poised for Victory Against Struggling Baltimore Orioles

The Cleveland Guardians' offense has faced some challenges this season, but they have shown resilience and have been able to secure wins in recent weeks. Facing the struggling Baltimore Orioles, it is anticipated that Cleveland's offense will be able to generate enough runs for a victory. Brandon Young, who has struggled on the road with a 6.23 ERA, will be pitching for the Orioles, presenting an opportunity for the Guardians to capitalize on base stealing and small ball strategies to score runs. Joey Cantillo has demonstrated effectiveness in his recent move to a starting role, contributing to Cleveland's successes. With these factors in mind, I predict that the Guardians will emerge victorious in a closely contested game. Therefore, I recommend taking the Guardians to cover in this matchup.

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