Angels vs Guardians Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 5

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Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor sits near the bullpen during spring training baseball workouts in Goodyear, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
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  • The Guardians are -135 favorites vs the Angels
  • Angels vs Guardians Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
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The Los Angeles Angels (+115) visit Progressive Field to take on the Cleveland Guardians (-135) on Sunday, May 5, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40pm EDT in Cleveland, OH.

This season, the Angels are 12-21 against the spread (ATS), while the Guardians are 22-11 ATS.

Angels vs Guardians Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Angels starting pitcher: Griffin Canning 1-3, 7.46 ERA
  • Guardians starting pitcher: Carlos Carrasco 1-2, 6.59 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Angels+1.5 -185O 8 -105+115
Guardians -1.5 +150U 8 -115-135

Angels vs Guardians Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Guardians will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 51.8% 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 Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Angels Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Taylor Ward has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 17 away games (+20.60 Units / 121% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the RBIs Over in 12 of his last 17 away games (+14.20 Units / 84% ROI)
  • Nolan Schanuel has hit the Singles Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+10.10 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Luis Rengifo has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+9.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Nolan Schanuel has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+8.95 Units / 39% ROI)

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

Best Guardians Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Will Brennan has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 10 games (+21.70 Units / 217% ROI)
  • Josh Naylor has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 17 games (+11.85 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Will Brennan has hit the Singles Under in 13 of his last 16 games (+11.75 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Steven Kwan has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 22 of his last 32 games (+9.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Andres Gimenez has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 8 games at home (+9.10 Units / 74% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 59 games (+13.19 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Over in 44 of their last 76 games (+11.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 11 games (+8.66 Units / 77% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+7.95 Units / 69% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.72 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 44 of their last 69 games at home (+17.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the Run Line in 64 of their last 120 games (+6.20 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.72 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 62 games at home (+4.25 Units / 5% ROI)

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Angels are 16-17 against the Run Line (-8.5 Units / -17.15% ROI).

  • 12-21 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.45 Units / -21.75% ROI
  • 18-14 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.35 Units / 6.41% ROI
  • 14-18 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.8 Units / -16.13% ROI

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Guardians are 22-11 against the Run Line (+11.85 Units / 27.92% ROI).

  • 21-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.52 Units / 19.66% ROI
  • 18-13 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.85 Units / 10.62% ROI
  • 13-18 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.8 Units / -18.71% ROI

Guardians vs Angels Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mickey Moniak (LAA) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Josh Naylor (CLE) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700
Brandon Drury (LAA) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750
Jose Ramirez (CLE) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750
Bo Naylor (CLE) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800

Guardians vs Angels Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Josh Naylor (CLE) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Jose Ramirez (CLE) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Brandon Drury (LAA) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Andres Gimenez (CLE) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Will Brennan (CLE) 0.5 -250 0.5 +195

Guardians vs Angels RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Josh Naylor (CLE) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Jose Ramirez (CLE) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Brandon Drury (LAA) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Willie Calhoun (NYY) 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
Taylor Ward (LAA) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225

Guardians vs Angels Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under

Griffin Canning has thrown his fastball for a strike just 50% (100/201) of the time this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 12 total IP; League Avg: 67% — 0 Percentile.

Griffin Canning has not struck out any hitters in 22 PA’s in PAs ending on elevated fastballs this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 12 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 0 Percentile.

Griffin Canning has allowed an OPS of 1.221 (54 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 12 total IP; League Avg: .685 — first Percentile.

Opponents have a Hard-Hit Rate of 53% (93/174) against Griffin Canning when going through the lineup the second time in a game since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 77 total IP; League Avg: 40% — 0 Percentile.

Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Carlos Carrasco has allowed a slugging percentage of .729 (102 Total Bases / 140 ABs) on inside fastballs since the 2022 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 142 total IP; League Avg: .429 — 0 Percentile.

Carlos Carrasco has allowed a slugging percentage of .890 (154 Total Bases / 173 ABs) when behind in the count since the 2022 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 142 total IP; League Avg: .598 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .486 (84-for-173) against Carlos Carrasco when he’s behind in the count since the 2022 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 142 total IP; League Avg: .337 — first Percentile.

Carlos Carrasco has allowed an OBP of .402 (219 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 77 total IP; League Avg: .313 — 0 Percentile.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The Angels are just 58-29 (.667) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .786.

The Angels are just 68-13 (.840) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .898.

The Angels are just 98-42 (.700) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .794.

The Angels are just 73-9 (.890) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .948.

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Guardians are 24-130 (.156) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .094.

The Guardians are 19-66 (.224) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .144.

The Guardians are 35-123 (.222) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .132.

The Guardians are just 10-17 (.370) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels have won just 36% of games in which they have scored three or more runs in an inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 78%.

Angels hitters have an OBP of just .273 (1,036 PA’s) against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in a game since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.

Angels hitters have an OBP of just .307 (3,574 PA’s) against LHP since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .319.

The Angels have a winning percentage of just 27% at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Guardians hitters have put 45% of balls in play to the right side of the field this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

The Guardians are batting just .222 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .329.

Guardians hitters have just 1,761 strikeouts in 9,687 PA’s (18%) against RHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Guardians hitters have just 2,515 strikeouts in 13,523 PA’s (19%) since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Angels pitchers have walked 187 of 1,726 batters (11%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels pitchers have walked 13 of 106 batters (12%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Angels pitchers have walked 130 of 1,258 batters (10%) this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Angels pitchers have walked 309 of 3,166 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 27% with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .188 against Guardians pitchers with runners on base this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .255.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Guardians pitchers this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Guardians pitchers this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Guardians vs. Angels Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Daniel Espino (Cleveland Guardians): Shoulder, Out
  • Gavin Williams (Cleveland Guardians): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Ben Lively (Cleveland Guardians): Illness, 15-Day IL
  • Luis Ortiz (Cleveland Guardians): Ankle, 15-Day IL
  • Xzavion Curry (Cleveland Guardians): Illness, 15-Day IL
  • Joey Cantillo (Cleveland Guardians): Hamstring, Out
  • Angel Martinez (Cleveland Guardians): Foot, 10-Day IL
  • Sam Hentges (Cleveland Guardians): Finger, 15-Day IL
  • Trevor Stephan (Cleveland Guardians): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • George Valera (Cleveland Guardians): Hamstring, Out
  • James Karinchak (Cleveland Guardians): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Michael Stefanic (Los Angeles Angels): Quadriceps, 10-Day IL
  • Sam Bachman (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Mickey Moniak (Los Angeles Angels): Illness, Day-To-Day
  • Austin Warren (Los Angeles Angels): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Robert Stephenson (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Aaron Loup (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, Out
  • Randal Grichuk (Los Angeles Angels): Ankle, 10-Day IL
  • Kelvin Caceres (Los Angeles Angels): Lat, 60-Day IL
  • Jose Quijada (Los Angeles Angels): Elbow, 60-Day IL

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