Guardians vs Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 18

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  • The Dodgers (39-24) are -250 favorites vs the Guardians (33-27)
  • Guardians starting pitcher: Cal Quantrill (4-3), 3.37 ERA
  • Dodgers starting pitcher: Julio Urías (3-6), 2.79 ERA
  • Watch the game on FOX

The Cleveland Guardians (+200) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-250) on Saturday, June 18, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15pm EDT in Los Angeles.

The Dodgers are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-120).

The Guardians vs Dodgers Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Guardians are 33-27 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 35-28 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Guardians+1.5 +100O 8 +100+200
Dodgers -1.5 -120U 8 -120-250

Guardians vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Saturday‘s matchup with 50.1% confidence.

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


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Best Guardians Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Jose Ramirez has hit the Total Bases Over in 32 of his last 56 games (+9.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Jose Ramirez has hit the Hits Over in 25 of his last 34 away games (+7.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Steven Kwan has hit the Singles Over in his last 7 games (+7.35 Units / 82% ROI)
  • Oscar Gonzalez has hit the RBIs Under in 8 of his last 9 away games (+6.90 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Steven Kwan has hit the Hits Over in 6 of his last 7 games (+6.00 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Justin Turner has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 12 games (+12.20 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Freddie Freeman has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 22 games (+11.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Trea Turner has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+8.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Justin Turner has hit the RBIs Under in 11 of his last 12 games (+8.55 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Freddie Freeman has hit the Total Bases Under in 18 of his last 25 games (+8.15 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Dodgers vs Guardians Home Run Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Chris Taylor 0.5 +375 0.5 -650
    Cody Bellinger 0.5 +360 0.5 -650
    Freddie Freeman 0.5 +400 0.5 -700
    Gavin Lux 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
    Justin Turner 0.5 +400 0.5 -750

    Dodgers vs Guardians Total Hits Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Chris Taylor 0.5 -175 0.5 +125
    Cody Bellinger 0.5 -155 0.5 +105
    Freddie Freeman 1.5 +165 1.5 -250
    Gavin Lux 0.5 -160 0.5 +110
    Justin Turner 0.5 -250 0.5 +175

    Dodgers vs Guardians RBI Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Chris Taylor 0.5 +160 0.5 -250
    Cody Bellinger 0.5 +170 0.5 -250
    Freddie Freeman 0.5 +140 0.5 -200
    Gavin Lux 0.5 +210 0.5 -350
    Justin Turner 0.5 +145 0.5 -200

    Dodgers vs Guardians Strikeout Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Julio Urias 4.5 -130 4.5 -110
    Cal Quantrill 3.5 -145 3.5 +105
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 41 games (+12.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 15 of their last 20 games (+10.85 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the Run Line in 25 of their last 41 games (+10.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+6.40 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 games (+5.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Under in 35 of their last 63 games (+8.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.95 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 36 of their last 59 games (+5.90 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 34 of their last 60 games (+5.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+0.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Guardians have gone 33-27 against the Run Line (+5.15 Units / 6.93% ROI).

    • 33-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.05 Units / 9.74% ROI
    • 28-28 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.1 Units / -4.66% ROI
    • 28-28 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.75 Units / -4.18% ROI

    Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Guardians have gone 35-28 against the Run Line (+4.05 Units / 5.44% ROI).

    • 39-24 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.1 Units / -8.75% ROI
    • 24-35 when betting on the total runs Over for -14.65 Units / -21% ROI
    • 35-24 when betting on the total runs Under for +8.7 Units / 12.6% ROI

    Right-handed hitters have a miss rate of just 12% (38/303) against Cal Quantrill this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — first Percentile.

    Cal Quantrill has a strikeout rate of just 30% (40 SO in 135 PAs) with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 42% — second Percentile.

    Cal Quantrill has struck out just 12% (19/158) of right-handed batters he faced this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — first Percentile.

    Opponents have a miss rate of just 17% (84/501) against Cal Quantrill this season — 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — third Percentile.

    Julio Urías: Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

    Julio Urias has a strike rate of 73% (706/972) vs left-handed batters since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 111 total IP; League Avg: 64% — 100th Percentile.

    Julio Urias has allowed a slugging percentage of .500 (33 Total Bases / 66 ABs) on low non-fastballs this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .290 — first Percentile.

    Opponents have a groundball rate of just 20% (6/30) against Julio Urias on low breaking pitches this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 50% — first Percentile.

    Julio Urias has thrown at least two strikes in his first three pitches to 81% (158/196) of left-handed hitters since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 111 total IP; League Avg: 63% — 100th Percentile.

    Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

    The Guardians are 22-3 (.880) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .796.

    The Guardians are 16-10 (.615) at home this season — 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .512.

    The Guardians are 23-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .925.

    The Guardians are 5-20 (.200) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .100.

    Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

    The Dodgers are 15-4 (.789) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — tied for 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .716.

    The Dodgers are 29-3 (.906) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .796.

    The Dodgers are 36-2 (.947) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .900.

    The Dodgers are 19-11 (.633) at home this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .512.

    Guardians hitters have just 281 strikeouts in 1,619 PA’s (17%) against RHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

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

    Guardians hitters have just 405 strikeouts in 2,262 PA’s (18%) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

    27% of Guardians hitters strikeouts have come on 95+ MPH fastballs this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

    Dodgers hitters have chased 24% of pitches out of the zone since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

    Dodgers hitters have chased 24% of pitches out of the zone against RHP since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

    Dodgers hitters have 26 extra-base hits out of 48 total hits (54%) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

    The Dodgers have a winning percentage of 69% at home since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

    Guardians pitchers have walked 34 of 534 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .190 against Guardians pitchers with the shift since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .222.

    Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .190 against Guardians pitchers with the shift since the start of 2020 — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .224.

    Guardians pitchers have walked 3 of 118 batters (3%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days (13 games) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

    Dodgers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 27% with runners in scoring position since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

    Dodgers pitchers have an ERA of 2.93 (1004.1 IP) on the road since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.36.

    The Dodgers pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.2 MPH since the start of last season (5,157 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.7

    Dodgers pitchers have walked 163 of 2,274 batters (7%) this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Dodgers vs. Guardians Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Blake Treinen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • Edwin Ríos (Dodgers): Hamstring, D10
  • Victor González (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
  • Walker Buehler (Dodgers): Elbow, D15
  • Dustin May (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
  • Kevin Pillar (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • James Nelson (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
  • Thomas Kahnle (Dodgers): Forearm, D60
  • Andrew Heaney (Dodgers): Shoudler, D10
  • Markus Betts (Dodgers): Rib, Day-to-Day
  • Daniel Duffy (Dodgers): Hand, D60
  • James Karinchak (Guardians): Shoulder, D60
  • Cody Morris (Guardians): Shoulder, D60
  • Carlos Vargas (Guardians): Undisclosed, D60
  • Franmil Reyes (Guardians): Hamstring, D10
  • Aaron Civale (Guardians): Left Glute, D15

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