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Fri 7:10 PM ET
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Baltimore
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D. Kremer RHP · 4–7, 4.20 ERA
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Cleveland
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C. Carrasco RHP · 3–9, 5.68 ERA
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Baltimore Orioles vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: August 2, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET

Venue: Progressive Field — Cleveland, Ohio

Article updated Aug 2, 6:01 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Baltimore Orioles are set to face off against the Cleveland Guardians in American League action at Progressive Field. Cleveland took the series opener with a 10-3 win on

Game outlook

The Baltimore Orioles are set to face off against the Cleveland Guardians in American League action at Progressive Field. Cleveland took the series opener with a 10-3 win on Thursday. Dean Kremer will start for the Orioles, while Carlos Carrasco will take the mound for the Guardians. Baltimore is the betting favorite with a current line of -108 after opening at -126.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Orioles -108 | Guardians -103

Spread: Orioles -1.5 (+145) | Guardians +1.5 (-165)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 52%.

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles have been performing exceptionally well this season, currently tied for the top spot in the AL East with the New York Yankees. The team has been one of the best offensively with a .254/.318/.453 slash line and averaging 5.05 runs per game. Their strength lies in their power hitting, leading Major League Baseball with 172 total home runs. Right fielder Anthony Santander has been a stand-out player with 32 home runs, 74 RBI, and a .852 OPS. The Orioles recently bolstered their roster at the trade deadline and are looking to prove themselves against tough opponents. Right-hander Dean Kremer will be on the mound, holding a 4-7 record with a 4.20 ERA and 1.23 WHIP. Despite allowing 14 home runs, he has shown promising performances. Baltimore is ranked #3 in offense, #11 in defense, and has a record of 76-81 this season.

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Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians are currently performing exceptionally well this season, leading the AL Central and holding the best record in the American League. Their offense ranks 13th in the league with a .714 team OPS and averages 4.64 runs per game. The team has shown aggressive baserunning, ranking 10th in the league with 389 total stolen bases. Jose Ramirez has been a standout player with impressive stats at the plate. However, righty Carlos Carrasco has struggled on the mound with a 3-9 record, 5.68 ERA, and a .283 opposing batting average. Despite this, the Guardians have an overall power ranking of 25 and a strong defensive ranking at #3. Their recent matchups with Baltimore resulted in a 2-1 record for Cleveland.

Analyzing Home/Away Split and Offensive Capabilities: Why Baltimore Orioles are the Favorable Choice for Victory

When analyzing the performance of Dean Kremer and Carlos Carrasco in home and away games, it is evident that there is a notable discrepancy. Kremer boasts a 3-3 record with a 3.03 ERA and a .174 opposing batting average in seven road games, whereas Carrasco has a 2-4 record with a 5.36 ERA and a .307 opposing batting average in eight home starts. Furthermore, post-All-Star break, the Baltimore Orioles have shown stronger offensive capabilities, ranking fourth in baseball with a .821 team OPS, while the Cleveland Guardians rank 26th with a .660 team OPS. Based on these statistics, it is recommended to consider the Baltimore Orioles as the favorable choice for victory in this upcoming game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Orioles vs Guardians archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Orioles vs Guardians matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Baltimore Orioles-126 → -116Moved
  • Moneyline · Cleveland Guardians+116 → +101Moved
  • Spread · Baltimore Orioles-1.5 (+127) → -1.5 (+140)Moved
  • Spread · Cleveland Guardians+1.5 (-144) → +1.5 (-159)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 9 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 9 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Baltimore Orioles
76-81 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 9-1-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Cleveland Guardians
85-77 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-08-02T22:01:17.573Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-08-01Baltimore Orioles 3 · Cleveland Guardians 10
  • 2024-06-26Cleveland Guardians 2 · Baltimore Orioles 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Cleveland Guardians defeated Baltimore Orioles 8-4

Cleveland Guardians defeated Baltimore Orioles 8-4 on August 2, 2024, a 4-run decision in the series. Cleveland Guardians' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 4-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Baltimore Orioles -1.5 (+140) spread, Cleveland Guardians covered, while the 12 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 9.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • WarbuczTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • VegaspatMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -126Loss
  • VegaspatTotal · Under 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • JwMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians +116Win
  • BjenkinsMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -126Loss
  • Lockpicker69Moneyline · Cleveland Guardians +116Win
  • MikehuffMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -126Loss
  • JoeyBergMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -126Loss
  • KrockpicksTotal · Under 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • NutinbutlocksMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -126Loss
  • AdrianMariucciMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians +116Win
  • DawhizMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -126Loss
  • DoclocksMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians +116Win
  • BadmanMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -126Loss
  • RcMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians +116Win
  • DpxsportsMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -124
Loss
  • BookieslayerMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians +110Win
  • Drew_WestcottMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians +110Win
  • RcollinsMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -124Loss
  • FlyigglesflyTotal · Over 9 (-110)Win
  • StevehTotal · Under 9.5 (-110)Loss
  • JtphamMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -120Win
  • Roderick806Moneyline · Cleveland Guardians +109Win
  • 1188460207Total · Over 9 (-110)Win
  • DemarcusBryantTotal · Under 9 (-110)Loss
  • KrockpicksMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -109Loss
  • SwamipicksMoneyline · Baltimore Orioles -109Loss
  • Altuve27Total · Under 9 (-110)Loss