The Cleveland Guardians (49-26) travel to face off against the Baltimore Orioles (49-28) on Monday, June 24th. This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore and televised on MASN. The Guardians are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Orioles are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Astros. First pitch is set for 5:35 CT.
Guardians vs Orioles
The Guardians’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Blue Jays, closing out their series with a 6-5 win. After allowing two runs to the Blue Jays in the top of the first, the Guardians responded with three runs of their own. Cleveland went on to add another three runs in the 3rd inning.
Triston McKenzie got the start for the Guardians, going three innings and giving up three earned runs on three hits. He also issued four walks and took the loss. Cleveland’s bullpen was excellent, though, as they didn team didn’t allow a run over the final six innings. Tim Herrin picked up the win out of the bullpen, and Emmanuel Clase got the save.
Cleveland is on a five-game winning streak, and they are 49-26 overall this season. The Guardians lead the AL Central by 7.5 games over the Twins. So far, they have gone 11-6 in divisional games. At home, the Guardians are 26-9 and 23-17 on the road.
So far, the Guardians have been really good in day games, going 20-8 this season. As the favorite, Cleveland is 35-15, and they are 14-11 as the underdog. The Guardians won the final game of their series vs. the Blue Jays and took the series 3-0. This year, their series record is 17-6-2.
When betting the run line on the Cleveland Guardians this season, it’s been a profitable venture as they are 43-32 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 23-17 against the run line, and their average run margin in those games is 1.3 runs.
The Cleveland Guardians are on the road today against the Baltimore Orioles. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is slightly below the combined run average of 8.7 runs for both teams this season. The Guardians have played 69 games this season, and their over/under record is 36-33. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 8-11.
Tanner Bibee Gets The Start For The Guardians
Cleveland is sending right-hander Tanner Bibee to the mound today as he faces the Orioles on the road. Bibee has made 15 starts this year and has a record of 5-2 with a 3.65 ERA. In his 15 appearances, he has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 10.95 strikeouts per nine innings. Bibee’s most recent outing was a good one, as he picked up the win and didn’t allow a run in six innings of work. Looking back, he has only allowed one earned run in three of his last four outings. The right-hander has been much better on the road, with an ERA of 3.07 compared to 4.96 at home.
Guardians Offense Breakdown
Heading into today’s game, the Guardians’ offense is averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is the 3rd best mark in the league. They have been especially good at home, averaging 5.2 runs per game. Overall, they are the league’s 7th best home run hitting team and have the 6th best isolated power in the league. As a team, the Guardians are batting .245, which is the 12th best mark in the league.
Josh Naylor and José Ramírez have been the team’s top power threats this season, with Naylor’s 20 homers being the 5th best mark in the league and Ramírez’s 19 homers being 6th best. Ramírez’s 67 RBIs are the 2nd most in the league, and Naylor is right behind him in 5th. Naylor has been especially hot of late, going 14/38 in his last 10 games with three homers.
Baltimore closed out their series vs. the Astros with a tough 8-1 loss. Heading into the game, the Orioles were the slight favorite at -108 on the money line. Things really got away from the Orioles in the 1st inning, as the Astros scored four runs in the inning. Baltimore’s offense scored their only run in the 6th.
Albert Suarez got the start for the Orioles and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up five earned runs on 10 hits. The Orioles also issued three walks and hit a batter. Jordan Westburg had only one hit, but it was a home run, and Ryan Mountcastle had a good day at thejson, going 2/4 with a run scored.
Baltimore is 49-28 overall this season, and they are 2nd in the AL East, 1.5 games behind the Yankees for the division lead. The Orioles lost the final game of their series vs. the Astros and have dropped three straight games. So far, they have been great against other AL East teams, going 19-7.
At home, the Orioles are 25-14 this season and have gone 24-14 on the road. As the favorite, Baltimore is 39-22, and they are 10-6 as the underdog. So far, they have an overall series record of 17-5-3.
When the Orioles win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.0 runs per game. That has led to a run line record of 46-31 overall, including a 22-17 mark at home. They have covered the run line in two straight games at Camden Yards and are 34-27 against the run line as the favorite.
When the Orioles play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their games have averaged 9.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 39-28. When the line is set at 8.5, their record is 15-8. Overall, 22.1% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs.
Cade Povich Gets The Start For The Orioles
Cade Povich is getting the start for the Orioles today, as they take on the Guardians. Povich has had a no-decision in each of his first two starts, and in his last outing, he went 4 2/3 innings and gave up just 1 earned run. He struck out 6 in his first start of the season.
Orioles Offense Breakdown
Adley Rutschman has been a key part of the Orioles’ offense this season, as he is batting .302 with a team-high 53 RBIs and 14 homers. Rutschman has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/24 in his last six games. Gunnar Henderson has also been a big power threat for the Orioles, as he is 2nd in the league with 24 homers and is batting .279.
As a team, the Orioles are the top home run hitting team in the league and are also 1st in the league in team slugging percentage. Overall, they are averaging 5.2 runs per game, which is the best mark in the league. Baltimore is also the best team in the league in terms of isolated power.
Guardians vs Orioles Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Guardians vs. Orioles matchup is to take the Orioles on the money line at -119. We actually have the Orioles winning this one by a score of 6-5. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also look to take the over, as we have the total runs at 11 and the line is currently sitting at 8.5.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Cade Povich is projected to finish with four strikeouts, while Tanner Bibee is projected to finish with six. Offensively, we have the Orioles finishing with nine team strikeouts, compared to the Guardians, who are projected to finish with seven.
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Last updated:June 28, 2024 Guardians, Orioles