Braves vs Guardians Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 4

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  • The Braves are -145 favorites vs the Guardians
  • Braves starting pitcher: Kolby Allard
  • Guardians starting pitcher: Shane Bieber
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The Atlanta Braves (-145) visit Progressive Field to take on the Cleveland Guardians (+120) on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Cleveland.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+110).

The Braves vs Guardians Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

This season, the Braves are 57-27 against the spread (ATS), while the Guardians are 40-44 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-1.5 +110O 9 -115-145
Guardians +1.5 -135U 9 -105+120

Braves vs Guardians Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Tuesday‘s MLB matchup with 60.0% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Braves and Guardians and up-to-date player injuries.


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

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 18 games (+12.45 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 24 games (+11.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the RBIs Over in 14 of his last 24 away games (+10.55 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 31 of his last 48 games (+10.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Hits Over in 11 of his last 13 games (+9.90 Units / 40% ROI)

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

Best Guardians Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Josh Bell has hit the Runs Under in 22 of his last 25 games at home (+17.25 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Andres Gimenez has hit the RBIs Over in 7 of his last 9 games at home (+11.45 Units / 127% ROI)
  • Will Brennan has hit the Hits Over in 22 of his last 28 games (+11.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Oscar Gonzalez has hit the Runs Under in his last 11 games at home (+11.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Josh Naylor has hit the Total Bases Over in 14 of his last 20 games at home (+10.85 Units / 49% ROI)

Guardians vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Matt Olson 0.5 +220 0.5 -350
Steven Kwan 0.5 +950 0.5 -10000
Amed Rosario 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600
Myles Straw 0.5 +1150 0.5

Guardians vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Matt Olson 1.5 +190 1.5 -250
Steven Kwan 1.5 +170 1.5 -225
Amed Rosario 1.5 +175 1.5 -250
Myles Straw 0.5 -190 0.5 +145

Guardians vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +195 0.5 -250
Matt Olson 0.5 +105 0.5 -135
Steven Kwan 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
Amed Rosario 0.5 +180 0.5 -250
Myles Straw 0.5 +250 0.5 -350

Guardians vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shane Bieber 5.5 +115 5.5 -150
Kolby Allard 3.5 -120 3.5 -110
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 27 games (+17.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 53 of their last 84 games (+15.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 20 of their last 27 games (+13.20 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games (+11.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 43 of their last 75 games (+11.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 42 of their last 68 games (+16.85 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the Run Line in 24 of their last 42 games (+8.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.45 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+5.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.45 Units / 11% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 43-41 against the Run Line (+2 Units / 2.02% ROI).

  • 57-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.2 Units / 10.73% ROI
  • 46-35 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.5 Units / 8.11% ROI
  • 35-46 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.75 Units / -17.05% ROI

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Guardians have gone 40-44 against the Run Line (-3.9 Units / -3.67% ROI).

  • 41-43 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.1 Units / -9.52% ROI
  • 32-48 when betting on the total runs Over for -20.95 Units / -22.69% ROI
  • 48-32 when betting on the total runs Under for +13 Units / 14.04% ROI

Kolby Allard has not allowed a hit in the first inning in any of his last seven games dating back to August 4th, 2021 — this is the longest active streak among active MLB players.

Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Shane Bieber has located his fastball away 64% of the time (341/535) this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 41% — 100th Percentile.

Shane Bieber has located his fastball away 64% of the time (341/535) this season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: 42% — 100th Percentile.

Shane Bieber has located his fastball away 64% of the time (341/535) this season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: 42% — 100th Percentile.

Shane Bieber has allowed an OBP of just .047 (64 PA’s) with two-strikes over the last 30 days (5 games) — best among in MLB; League Avg: .225 — 100th Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The Braves are 39-24 (.619) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .301.

The Braves are 16-9 (.640) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .275.

The Braves are 12-5 (.706) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .393.

The Braves are 18-9 (.667) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Guardians are 26-82 (.241) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .128.

The Guardians are 5-33 (.132) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .050.

The Guardians are 27-64 (.297) when allowing 5 or more runs since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .202.

The Guardians are 10-25 (.286) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .145.

Braves hitters are slugging .544 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .417.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .900 (771 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .739.

Braves hitters are slugging .502 at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .417.

The Braves are batting .275 against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Guardians hitters have just 1,231 strikeouts in 6,870 PA’s (18%) against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Guardians hitters have missed on just 21% of swings since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Guardians hitters have just 436 strikeouts in 2,286 PA’s (19%) against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Guardians hitters struck out just 795 times in 4,584 PA’s (17%) against RHP in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 30% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 18% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Braves pitchers have won 56% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Braves pitchers have won 61% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Guardians pitchers have walked 141 of 2,219 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 21% this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Guardians pitchers have allowed a run just 25% of the time after an opposing score this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Guardians pitchers have an ERA of 3.77 (1094.1 IP) on the road since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 4.23.

Guardians vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Joshua-Douglas Naylor (Guardians): Wrist, Day-to-Day
  • Triston McKenzie (Guardians): Elbow, D15
  • Peyton Battenfield (Guardians): Shoulder, D60
  • Jesse Chavez (Braves): Shin, D15
  • Dylan Lee (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Max Fried (Braves): Forearm, D60
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Ehire Adrianza (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Kyle Wright (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60

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