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Arizona Diamondbacks to Face Cleveland Guardians in Doubleheader After Rainout, Betting Odds Shift in Guardians' Favor

The Arizona Diamondbacks (61-52) are set to face off against the Cleveland Guardians (67-45) in interleague action at Progressive Field in the second game of a doubleheader following Tuesday's rainout. Left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will start for Arizona, while veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco will take the mound for Cleveland. Brandon Pfaadt (ERA: 3.97) will start for the Diamondbacks, while Ben Lively (ERA: 3.42) will start for the Guardians. Arizona is the betting favorite with an opening line of -137, but the current line has shifted to Cleveland -110.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks -103 | Guardians -110
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-205) | Guardians -1.5 (+180)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 51%.

Arizona vs Cleveland Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been performing well this season, currently sitting in second place in the NL West and tied for a Wild Card spot. Their offense has been strong, ranking fifth in the league in team OPS and scoring 5.15 runs per game. Second baseman Ketel Marte has been a standout player with impressive stats at the plate. The team made impactful moves at the trade deadline to strengthen their roster. Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is set to make his debut after dealing with a shoulder strain earlier in the season. The Diamondbacks have a power ranking of 1 and are ranked second in offense, 23rd in defense, and have a record of 61-52. It will be interesting to see how Rodriguez performs in his first start of the season.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians have been performing exceptionally well this season, leading the AL Central division by 3.5 games. They have a strong offensive game with a .242/.313/.401 slash line and averaging 4.68 runs per game. The team has been successful on the bases with 99 stolen bases, ranking sixth in MLB. Left fielder Steven Kwan has been a standout player with impressive stats. Despite their strong performance, veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco has struggled with a 3-9 record, a 5.53 ERA, and a .276 opposing batting average. The team has a power ranking of 21 and is ranked #11 for offense and #3 for defense. Their overall record is 67-45. In their last 3 matchups, Arizona went 1-2 against Cleveland. The Guardians have the potential to make a push for the top spot in the AL with their strong lineup and performance.

Cleveland Guardians poised for success in upcoming game with strong pitching and offense

Experienced pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez is expected to start the season strong despite the uncertainties that come with a late start in August. While Carlos Carrasco's recent performance has been lackluster, he is expected to provide valuable innings for the Cleveland Guardians in this game. In the month of August, Cleveland has demonstrated a strong offensive capability, currently ranking sixth in the league with a team batting average of .275, contrasting with Arizona's 11th place ranking with a .254 team batting average during the same period. Based on these factors, it is advisable to wager on the Cleveland Guardians for victory in this game and potentially secure a doubleheader sweep.

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