Diamondbacks vs Guardians Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 5

Cleveland Guardians' Myles Straw attempts to run to first after grounding out to Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Kenny Rosenberg who threw to first baseman Mike Moustakas during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif.
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  • The Diamondbacks are -125 favorites vs the Guardians
  • Diamondbacks vs Guardians Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Diamondbacks / Guardians TV Channel: BSGL | DBTV

The Arizona Diamondbacks (-125) visit Progressive Field to take on the Cleveland Guardians (+105) on Monday, August 5, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Cleveland, OH.

This season, the Diamondbacks are 60-52 against the spread (ATS), while the Guardians are 55-56 ATS.

Diamondbacks vs Guardians Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Zac Gallen 9-5, 3.57 ERA
  • Guardians starting pitcher: Logan Allen 0-1, 5.47 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Diamondbacks-1.5 +135O 8.5 -115-125
Guardians +1.5 -165U 8.5 -105+105

Diamondbacks vs Guardians Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Diamondbacks will win Monday‘s MLB game with 55.5% 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 Diamondbacks players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ketel Marte has hit the Home Runs Over in 9 of his last 18 games (+35.20 Units / 196% ROI)
  • Ketel Marte has hit the RBIs Over in 13 of his last 18 games (+16.85 Units / 94% ROI)
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit the Runs Over in 18 of his last 30 games (+15.35 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Ketel Marte has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 19 games (+14.10 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Ketel Marte has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 15 of his last 18 games (+11.80 Units / 52% ROI)

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

Best Guardians Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Steven Kwan has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 22 games at home (+53.50 Units / 243% ROI)
  • Andres Gimenez has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 21 games (+14.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Daniel Schneemann has hit the Singles Under in 22 of his last 29 games (+11.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Steven Kwan has hit the Hits Under in 27 of his last 36 games (+10.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Josh Naylor has hit the RBIs Over in 15 of his last 25 games at home (+10.55 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Over in 38 of their last 56 games (+19.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 47 games (+15.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 55 games (+14.10 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 24 of their last 36 away games (+10.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 22 away games (+10.05 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 66 of their last 111 games (+16.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 67 of their last 111 games (+15.82 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 47 games at home (+13.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 51 games at home (+10.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 54 of their last 97 games (+8.40 Units / 7% ROI)

Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Diamondbacks are 56-56 against the Run Line (-7.1 Units / -4.76% ROI).

  • 60-52 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.35 Units / 3.1% ROI
  • 61-48 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.65 Units / 6.15% ROI
  • 48-61 when betting on the total runs Under for -18.8 Units / -15.37% ROI

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Guardians are 55-56 against the Run Line (+1.5 Units / 1.11% ROI).

  • 67-44 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.82 Units / 11% ROI
  • 54-51 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.35 Units / -1.91% ROI
  • 51-54 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.25 Units / -6.79% ROI

Guardians vs Diamondbacks Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Josh Naylor (CLE) 0.5 +475 0.5 -700
Eugenio Suarez (ARI) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700
Ketel Marte (ARI) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (ARI) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750
Randal Grichuk (ARI) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800

Guardians vs Diamondbacks Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Josh Bell (ARI) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Kevin Newman (ARI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Randal Grichuk (ARI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Jose Ramirez (CLE) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Josh Naylor (CLE) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Guardians vs Diamondbacks RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (ARI) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Josh Bell (ARI) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Josh Naylor (CLE) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Ketel Marte (ARI) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Jose Ramirez (CLE) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210

Guardians vs Diamondbacks Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Logan Allen (CLE) 3.5 -110 3.5 -120
Zac Gallen (ARI) 4.5 +100 4.5 -135

Zac Gallen has allowed an OPS of just .625 (459 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game since last season — 5th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .685 — 86th Percentile.

Opponents had a groundball rate of 67% (12/18) against Zac Gallen in his last start — 3rd highest in MLB over the last week; League Avg: 41% — 97th Percentile.

Zac Gallen has allowed a slugging percentage of just .317 (217 Total Bases / 684 ABs) when going through the lineup the first time in a game since the 2022 season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .380 — 96th Percentile.

Zac Gallen has located his breaking pitches down 82% of the time (1,627/1,972) since the 2022 season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 69% — 100th Percentile.

Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Logan Allen has allowed a slugging percentage of .535 (46 Total Bases / 86 ABs) on low non-fastballs this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 44 total IP; League Avg: .311 — 0 Percentile.

Logan Allen has allowed an OPS of .977 (154 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 44 total IP; League Avg: .704 — first Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 10% (6/60) against Logan Allen with runners in scoring position this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 44 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 100th Percentile.

Logan Allen has allowed a slugging percentage of .613 (84 Total Bases / 137 ABs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 44 total IP; League Avg: .401 — 0 Percentile.

Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The Diamondbacks are 14-175 (.074) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .050.

The Diamondbacks are 14-12 (.538) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .367.

The Diamondbacks are just 183-18 (.910) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .950.

The Diamondbacks are 113-29 (.796) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2023 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .731.

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks

The Guardians are just 2-38 (.050) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .105.

The Guardians are 66-44 (.600) this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Guardians are 39-28 (.582) after a win this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .492.

The Guardians are 26-16 (.619) after a loss this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .509.

The Diamondbacks are batting .283 against division opponents this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .243.

Diamondbacks hitters are slugging .477 with two-strikes over the last 14 days — best in MLB; League Avg: .279.

Diamondbacks hitters have an OPS of .932 (478 PA’s) over the last 14 days — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .738.

26% of Diamondbacks hitters strikeouts have come on 95+ MPH fastballs this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Guardians are batting just .277 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .331.

Guardians hitters have put 41% of balls in play to the right side of the field since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Guardians hitters have put just 34% of balls in play to the left side of the field since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 38%.

Guardians hitters are slugging just .375 against LHP since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .407.

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 38% of their games at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Diamondbacks pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

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

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% versus hitters not batting 3-4-5 in the order this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .197 against Guardians pitchers with runners on base this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .261.

The Guardians have allowed 0.81 runs per game (90/111) in late innings this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 1.29.

Guardians pitchers have won 45% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Guardians vs. Diamondbacks Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Luis Ortiz (Cleveland Guardians): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Sam Hentges (Cleveland Guardians): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Shane Bieber (Cleveland Guardians): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Trevor Stephan (Cleveland Guardians): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • James Karinchak (Cleveland Guardians): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Merrill Kelly (Arizona Diamondbacks): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Kyle Nelson (Arizona Diamondbacks): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Jordan Lawlar (Arizona Diamondbacks): Hamstring, 7-Day IL
  • Eduardo Rodriguez (Arizona Diamondbacks): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Andrew Saalfrank (Arizona Diamondbacks): Suspension, Suspension
  • Blake Walston (Arizona Diamondbacks): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Drey Jameson (Arizona Diamondbacks): Elbow, 60-Day IL

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.