Cleveland Guardians vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
This weekend features a significant baseball matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and the St. Louis Cardinals. The Guardians, with a record of 85-77, will have Ben Lively
Game outlook
This weekend features a significant baseball matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and the St. Louis Cardinals. The Guardians, with a record of 85-77, will have Ben Lively on the mound, while the Cardinals, with a record of 77-85, will have Kyle Gibson pitching. The game is set to take place at 8:15 ET at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. St. Louis is currently the favorite to win, with the betting line opening at -112 and currently at -110.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Guardians +100 | Cardinals -110
Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-206) | Cardinals -1.5 (+175)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 52%.
Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians have exceeded expectations this season and have dominated the A.L. Central, winning five of their last six games and holding a 6.5-game lead in the division. Most recently, they secured a playoff spot with a walk-off victory over the Minnesota Twins. The team is currently +1,000 to win the World Series, with the fifth-shortest odds in the market. In their most recent game, a 3-2 win over the Twins, Andres Gimenez drove in the winning run with a walk-off single in the 10th inning. The starting pitcher for Friday's game is Ben Lively, who has a 12-9 record with a 3.87 ERA and 1.23 WHIP this season. The Guardians are ranked 14th in offense, 3rd in defense, and have a record of 85-77.