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Astros Set to Dominate Guardians in Monday Matchup as Cleveland Struggles against Houston's Strong Record

In an American League matchup on Monday, July 7, the Cleveland Guardians will face off against the Houston Astros. The Guardians, with a 40-48 record, have struggled recently, losing 10 straight games and 13 of their last 16 outings. On the other hand, the Astros boast a strong 55-25 record, winning 11 of their last 13 games. The Guardians will start Tanner Bibee, while the Astros will hand the ball off to Hunter Brown. The first pitch is set for 8:10 P.M. EST. Houston is the betting favorite, opening at -160 with the current line at Houston -123.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +111 | Astros -123
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-185) | Astros -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 55%.

Cleveland vs Houston Stats

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland has had a challenging season, currently holding a 40-48 overall record and sitting in fourth place in the American League Central division. The Guardians are 15.5 games back of the Tigers for first place with a 20-25 record. They are currently on a 10-game losing streak, being outscored 48-15 during this stretch. Tanner Bibee will start for the Guardians, holding a 4-9 record with a 4.20 ERA in 17 starts. The team has struggled when Bibee starts on the road, with a 3-7 record and an ERA of 5.40. Cleveland has also struggled offensively, ranking second-worst in the league with a .224 batting average this season. They have scored the fourth-fewest runs and have hit the ninth fewest home runs. With a power ranking of 27, the Guardians are 26th in offense, averaging 3.55 runs per game, and 15th in defense, allowing an average of 4.16 points against them per game.

Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros are currently leading the American League West division with a 55-35 overall record. They are seven games ahead of the Mariners for the divisional lead and 1.5 games back of the Tigers for the top spot in the American League. The Astros have a 32-14 record when playing at home, which is the best mark in the AL. They have won 11 of their last 13 games, including a three-game sweep of the Dodgers. Hunter Brown will start for the Astros on Monday with a 9-3 record and a 1.82 ERA in 17 starts. The team has won seven straight games when he starts. The Astros are hitting .261 this season, the best mark in the sport, and have a .270 average when playing at home. They have a power ranking of 3 and rank 16th in offense and 2nd in defense. In their last three matchups, Cleveland won 2-1 against Houston.

Astros Set to Dominate Guardians in Monday Matchup

Monday's game features a competitive matchup between the struggling Guardians and the dominant Astros. Cleveland is currently on a ten-game losing streak, losing 13 of their last 16 games. On the other hand, Houston has won 11 of their last 13 games, including a recent sweep of the Dodgers. With the Astros boasting the best batting average in the league and a strong record when starting pitcher Hunter Brown takes the mound, they are poised for success. In contrast, Cleveland's Tanner Bibee has struggled on the road with a 5.40 ERA and a string of losses in his recent starts. Overall, the Astros have a clear advantage in this matchup and are the favored team to cover.

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