Cleveland Guardians vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to kick off their series against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday at 6:40 PM Eastern. The Guardians have been on a hot streak, winning three of their last four games. Ben Lively will be on the mound for the Guardians, sporting an ERA of 3.57, while Cristopher Sanchez will be starting for the Phillies with an ERA of 2.89. Philadelphia is the betting favorite opening at -162, with the current line at Philadelphia -164. It will be an exciting matchup to watch.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Guardians +150 | Phillies -164

Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-140) | Phillies -1.5 (+123)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 62%.

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland Guardians were shut out in their series finale against Detroit, managing only four hits and scoring a total of nine runs in the four-game series. Gavin Williams started the game, allowing three runs on six hits over six innings while striking out nine. RHP Ben Lively is set to start the next game, holding an 8-6 record with a 3.57 ERA. Lively has struggled on the road, with a 4.27 ERA and 10 homers allowed in as many starts. Despite a strong June, Lively is 1-2 in July with a 5.32 ERA. Cleveland's offense averages 4.66 runs per game and ranks 11th in the league. They have been hitting below average in July, with fewer home runs and extra-base hits. However, they rank top five in strikeouts per game, helping them drive runs home consistently. Overall, Cleveland has a power ranking of 22, ranking 11th in offense, 4th in defense, and holding a 61-41 record for the season.