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Milwaukee Brewers Favored to Win Series Against Cleveland Guardians in Sunday Showdown

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 vs Milwaukee Stats

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have been performing exceptionally well this season, currently leading the AL Central with a 75-51 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 72-51 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.

Milwaukee Brewers Favored to Win Series Against Guardians Due to Strong Offense

Both teams have demonstrated a strong performance this season as they lead their respective divisions. In the past seven games, there is a noticeable variation in the productivity of pitchers Ben Lively and Colin Rea. Lively has a record of 2-3 with a 4.91 ERA and a 16:26 walk-to-strikeout ratio in 36.2 innings, while Rea holds a 3-2 record with a 3.95 ERA and an 8:41 walk-to-strikeout ratio in 41.0 innings. The key to success lies in the ability to score runs with runners on base and create pressure for the opponent. Statistics show that the Guardians have a .769 team OPS with runners on base, ranking them 10th in the league, while the Brew Crew leads the National League with a .814 team OPS in the same scenario. Considering these factors, the Milwaukee Brewers are favored to win the upcoming game in the series.

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