Angels vs Guardians Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 31

Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan tosses his bat after walking against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Game 4 of the baseball AL Championship Series Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
  • The Guardians are -190 favorites vs the Angels
  • Angels vs Guardians Over / Under today: 8 Runs
  • Angels / Guardians TV Channel: FDW | GDTV

The Los Angeles Angels (+154) visit Progressive Field to take on the Cleveland Guardians (-190) on Saturday, May 31, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in Cleveland, OH.

This season, the Angels are 26-30 against the spread (ATS), while the Guardians are 28-28 ATS.

Angels vs Guardians Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Angels starting pitcher: Kyle Hendricks 2-6, 5.30 ERA
  • Guardians starting pitcher: Slade Cecconi 1-1, 3.28 ERA

Angels vs. Guardians Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Angels+1.5 -135O 8 -115+154
Guardians -1.5 +115U 8 -105-190

Angels vs Guardians Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Guardians will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 61.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Angels Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Taylor Ward has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 9 away games (+17.30 Units / 192% ROI)
  • Nolan Schanuel has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+16.30 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Zach Neto has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 20 away games (+14.80 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Nolan Schanuel has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 25 away games (+12.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Mike Trout has hit the Walks Under in 16 of his last 20 away games (+10.60 Units / 38% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Guardians players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Guardians Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Angel Martinez has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 7 games (+14.50 Units / 207% ROI)
  • Steven Kwan has hit the Runs Under in 13 of his last 15 games at home (+10.30 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Bo Naylor has hit the Singles Under in his last 10 games at home (+10.00 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Steven Kwan has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 15 games at home (+9.15 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Jose Ramirez has hit the Hits Over in 8 of his last 10 games at home (+7.05 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Moneyline in their last 8 away games (+12.85 Units / 161% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 7 of their last 8 away games (+8.80 Units / 110% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the Run Line in their last 8 away games (+8.45 Units / 78% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.70 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in their last 6 games (+6.25 Units / 88% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+9.20 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 47 games (+7.70 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games (+5.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.44 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the Run Line in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Angels are 27-29 against the Run Line (-10.1 Units / -13.28% ROI).

  • 26-30 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.2 Units / 1.94% ROI
  • 29-26 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.32 Units / 0.52% ROI
  • 26-29 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.67 Units / -9.25% ROI

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Guardians are 28-28 against the Run Line (-4.7 Units / -5.94% ROI).

  • 30-26 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.55 Units / 7.12% ROI
  • 26-27 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.95 Units / -4.86% ROI
  • 27-26 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.65 Units / -2.64% ROI

Guardians vs Angels Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mike Trout (LAA) 0.5 +350 0.5 -450
Kyle Manzardo (CLE) 0.5 +400 0.5 -525
Jose Ramirez (CLE) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Bo Naylor (CLE) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700

Guardians vs Angels Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Ramirez (CLE) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Angel Martรญnez (CLE) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Nolan Schanuel (LAA) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Mike Trout (LAA) 0.5 -200 0.5 +155
Zach Neto (LAA) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Guardians vs Angels RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Ramirez (CLE) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Kyle Manzardo (CLE) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190
Mike Trout (LAA) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Taylor Ward (LAA) 0.5 +180 0.5 -235
Carlos Santana (CLE) 0.5 +190 0.5 -250

Guardians vs Angels Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Slade Cecconi (ARI) 5.5 -110 5.5 -120
Kyle Hendricks (LAA) 3.5 +100 3.5 -130

Kyle Hendricks has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 85.5 MPH since the 2023 season (1,042 balls in play) — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 151 total IP; League Avg: 89.1

Kyle Hendricks threw his changeup 66% of the time (376/571) with two-strikes in 2023 — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total CH; League Avg: 17% — 100th Percentile.

Kyle Hendricks has an average fastball velocity of just 86.3 MPH this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 22 total IP; League Avg: 93.8 — 0 Percentile.

Kyle Hendricks has allowed an OPS of 1.386 (18 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game in his last two starts — highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .683 — first Percentile.

Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents had a groundball batting average of .345 (29 GB hits out of 84 GBs) against Slade Cecconi in the 2024 season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .245 — first Percentile.

Slade Cecconi had an ERA of 6.66 (77.0 IP)in the 2024 season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 3.97 — first Percentile.

Slade Cecconi has induced opposing hitters to ground into just 1 double play in 55 opportunities (2%) since last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 86 total IP; League Avg: 10% — 0 Percentile.

Slade Cecconi has walked 5% of batters since last season — 13th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 86 total IP; League Avg: 7% — 93rd Percentile.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The Angels are just 135-13 (.912) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .950.

The Angels were just 11-37 (.229) when their opponents score in the first inning in the 2024 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .359.

The Angels were just 39-59 (.398) after a loss in the 2024 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .504.

The Angels were just 20-81 (.198) when they scored 4 or fewer runs in the 2024 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .276.

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Guardians were 71-2 (.973) when leading entering the 7th inning in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .856.

The Guardians are 26-5 (.839) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .705.

The Guardians are 95-3 (.969) when leading entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .859.

The Guardians were 82-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .949.

Angels hitters have drawn walks in 4% of their PA’s against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have used a defensive shift against the Angels on 1% of their plate appearances this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 0%.. *

Angels hitters have an OBP of just .248 (342 PA’s) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .309.

Angels hitters have struck out in 27% of it’s PA’s this season — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Guardians are batting just .293 in hitter’s counts since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .335.

Guardians hitters have a swing rate of 63% with two-strikes since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 60%.

Guardians hitters slugged just .505 on the first pitch of at-bats in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .596.

Guardians hitters had an OPS of just .662 (1,910 PA’s) against LHP in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .742.

Angels pitchers walked 135 of 1,436 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in the 2024 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Angels pitchers have walked 10% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels pitchers walked 150 of 1,434 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in 2023 — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents had a groundball batting average of just .207 against Guardians pitchers with runners on base in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .262.

Opponents had a groundball batting average of just .223 against Guardians pitchers in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .249.

The Guardians allowed 0.87 runs per game (140/161) in late innings in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 1.29.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Guardians pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

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