Guardians vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 26

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Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson (28) runs to first base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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  • The Braves are -210 favorites vs the Guardians
  • Guardians vs Braves Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Guardians / Braves TV Channel: BSGL | BSSO

The Cleveland Guardians (+180) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-225) on Friday, April 26, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta, GA.

This season, the Guardians are 18-7 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 12-11 ATS.

Guardians vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Guardians starting pitcher: Logan Allen 0-1, 1.18 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Chris Sale 2-1, 4.44 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Guardians+1.5 -120O 8.5 -115+180
Braves -1.5 +100U 8.5 -105-225

Guardians vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Friday‘s MLB game with 67.7% 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 Guardians players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Guardians Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Will Brennan has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 4 games (+20.00 Units / 500% ROI)
  • Jose Ramirez has hit the RBIs Over in 15 of his last 24 games (+12.40 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Will Brennan has hit the Singles Under in 9 of his last 10 games (+9.70 Units / 95% ROI)
  • Josh Naylor has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 8 away games (+8.00 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Bo Naylor has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 6 away games (+6.95 Units / 96% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Travis d’Arnaud has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+14.20 Units / 355% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Singles Over in 16 of his last 21 games (+13.10 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Over in 11 of his last 12 games at home (+12.20 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Orlando Arcia has hit the RBIs Under in his last 12 games at home (+12.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+11.00 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 78 of their last 138 games (+15.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the Run Line in 34 of their last 60 away games (+6.30 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.72 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 25 of their last 44 away games (+5.36 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 22 of their last 44 away games (+5.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 42 of their last 66 games (+15.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 36 of their last 55 games at home (+13.64 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 33 of their last 55 games at home (+9.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 31 of their last 50 games at home (+5.50 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 30 of their last 50 games at home (+4.61 Units / 5% ROI)

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Guardians are 17-8 against the Run Line (+9.95 Units / 30.9% ROI).

  • 18-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.52 Units / 30.91% ROI
  • 15-8 when betting on the total runs Over for +6.3 Units / 22.91% ROI
  • 8-15 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.5 Units / -30.91% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 12-11 against the Run Line (+1.15 Units / 4.34% ROI).

  • 17-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.15 Units / 14.04% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.1 Units / 0.4% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.05 Units / -8.09% ROI

Braves vs Guardians Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Adam Duvall (ATL) 0.5 +310 0.5 -400
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +320 0.5 -400
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +320 0.5 -400
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500
Ronald Acuna (ATL) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650

Braves vs Guardians Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Freeman (CLE) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Jose Ramirez (CLE) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Adam Duvall (ATL) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Michael Harris (ATL) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Josh Naylor (CLE) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Braves vs Guardians RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +120 0.5 -160
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +125 0.5 -160
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +130 0.5 -175
Adam Duvall (ATL) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Ozzie Albies (ATL) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190

Braves vs Guardians Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under

Logan Allen has allowed a slugging percentage of .738 (31 Total Bases / 42 ABs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: .372 — second Percentile.

Logan Allen has allowed a slugging percentage of .738 (31 Total Bases / 42 ABs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .371 — third Percentile.

Logan Allen has allowed a slugging percentage of .750 (18 Total Bases / 24 ABs) on low non-fastballs this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 9 total IP; League Avg: .297 — 0 Percentile.

Logan Allen has a strikeout rate of just 34% (21 SO in 62 PAs) with two-strikes this season — tied for 4th lowest among in MLB; League Avg: 43% — 10th Percentile.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

4 of Chris Sale’s breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor on breaking pitches this season — tied for 3rd most among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: nan — 96th Percentile.

Chris Sale has a strike rate of 71% (263/370) this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 64% — 98th Percentile.

4 of Chris Sale’s breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor on breaking pitches this season — 3rd most among in MLB; League Avg: nan — 94th Percentile.

Chris Sale has a strike rate of 73% (91/125) in two strike counts this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 64% — 100th Percentile.

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Guardians are 35-120 (.226) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .132.

The Guardians are just 9-16 (.360) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Guardians are 12-67 (.152) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .101.

The Guardians are 24-127 (.159) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .094.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The Braves are 49-44 (.527) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .303.

The Braves are 5-2 (.714) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .422.

The Braves are 19-9 (.679) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 16-53 (.232) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .101.

Guardians hitters have just 1,722 strikeouts in 9,477 PA’s (18%) against RHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

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: 39%.

Guardians hitters have just 927 strikeouts in 4,893 PA’s (19%) against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Guardians hitters have just 2,448 strikeouts in 13,216 PA’s (18%) since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Braves hitters are slugging .470 against RHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .402.

Braves hitters are slugging .492 against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .409.

Braves hitters are slugging .497 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .410.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .837 (5,438 PA’s) against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .727.

Opponents have a miss rate of 30% against Guardians pitchers this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 29% with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

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

Braves pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 86.8 MPH (523 batted balls) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.7.

The Braves pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 86.8 MPH this season (523 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.7

The Braves pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 37% of their games since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Braves vs. Guardians Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Evan White (Atlanta Braves): Hip, Day-To-Day
  • Angel Perdomo (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Ian Anderson (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, Out
  • Sean Murphy (Atlanta Braves): Oblique, 10-Day IL
  • 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

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