Cleveland Guardians vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Cleveland Guardians (75-51) will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers (71-52) in the final game of a three-game interleague series on Sunday. The Brewers secured a 2-1 win on Saturday. Ben Lively (10-7, 3.71 ERA) will start for Cleveland, while Colin Rea (10-4, 3.72 ERA) will take the mound for Milwaukee. The Brewers are the favorites with an opening line of -123, currently at -122.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Guardians +111 | Brewers -122

Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-188) | Brewers -1.5 (+165)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 55%.

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have been performing exceptionally well this season, currently leading the AL Central with a 85-77 record. The team's offense has been led by third baseman Jose Ramirez who has an impressive .877 OPS and 32 home runs. Right-hander Ben Lively has been strong on the mound with a 10-7 record and 3.71 ERA. In terms of power rankings, Cleveland ranks 12th in offense (averaging 4.61 runs per game), 2nd in defense (allowing an average of 3.94 runs against them per game), and overall holds a 85-77 record this season.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers are currently on a successful streak, winning seven of their last 10 games and leading the NL Central with a 71-52 record. The team has been performing well at the plate with a .253/.331/.405 team slash line and scoring an average of 4.81 runs per game. Catcher William Contreras has been a standout hitter with 80 runs and a .825 OPS. Righty Colin Rea, with a 10-4 record and a 3.72 ERA, will be pitching. The Brewers are ranked 4th in power rankings and have a strong offense ranking 8th, with an average of 4.84 runs per game. Their defense is ranked 4th, allowing an average of 3.99 points per game. Recent matchups with Cleveland have not been successful for Milwaukee, as Cleveland won all three previous games.