Orioles vs Guardians Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 18

Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan tosses his bat after walking against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Game 4 of the baseball AL Championship Series Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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The Baltimore Orioles (+115) visit Progressive Field to take on the Cleveland Guardians (-140) on April 18, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 pm in Cleveland, OH.

This season, the Orioles are 10-10 against the spread (ATS), while the Guardians are 11-10 ATS.

Orioles vs Guardians Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Orioles starting pitcher: Dean Kremer 0-0, 3.60 ERA
  • Guardians starting pitcher: Gavin Williams 2-1, 2.38 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orioles+1.5 -200O 7.5 -115+115
Guardians -1.5 +165U 7.5 -105-140

Orioles vs Guardians Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Guardians will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 51.7% 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 Orioles players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Orioles Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Jeremiah Jackson has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 7 games (+30.50 Units / 436% ROI)
  • Gunnar Henderson has hit the Hits Under in 14 of his last 20 games (+10.65 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Pete Alonso has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 25 away games (+10.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Pete Alonso has hit the Walks Over in 11 of his last 20 games (+9.05 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 8 away games (+8.80 Units / 84% ROI)

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

Best Guardians Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Daniel Schneemann has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 4 games (+16.00 Units / 400% ROI)
  • Gavin Williams has hit the Hits Allowed Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+11.55 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Chase DeLauter has hit the Walks Over in 7 of his last 9 games (+9.25 Units / 103% ROI)
  • Kyle Manzardo has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 15 games at home (+8.80 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Daniel Schneemann has hit the Total Bases Over in 9 of his last 10 games (+7.90 Units / 61% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 40 games (+8.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 45 games (+8.05 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 24 of their last 40 games (+6.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 away games (+5.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have covered the Run Line in 6 of their last 10 games (+2.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 50 games (+17.55 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the Run Line in 30 of their last 50 games (+11.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 17 of their last 23 games (+10.10 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 45 games (+9.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 22 of their last 50 games (+8.55 Units / 15% ROI)

Orioles Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Orioles are 8-12 against the Run Line (-4.55 Units / -18.61% ROI).

  • 10-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.3 Units / -9.04% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.95 Units / 4.33% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.3 Units / -14.97% ROI

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Guardians are 11-10 against the Run Line (+0.2 Units / 0.74% ROI).

  • 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.4 Units / 14.88% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting on the total runs Over for -2 Units / -8.68% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.15 Units / -0.65% ROI

Guardians vs Orioles Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Pete Alonso +500
Chase DeLauter +525
Jose Ramirez +525
Gunnar Henderson +525
Kyle Manzardo +550

Guardians vs Orioles Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Steven Kwan 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Chase DeLauter 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Jose Ramirez 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Gunnar Henderson 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Jeremiah Jackson 0.5 -165 0.5 +125

Guardians vs Orioles Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Manzardo 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Bo Naylor 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Chase DeLauter 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Juan Brito 0.5 -160 0.5 +120
Angel Martinez 0.5 -155 0.5 +115

Orioles Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The Orioles are just 0-8 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .048.

The Orioles are just 12-73 (.141) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2025 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .206.

The Orioles are just 17-44 (.279) when their opponents score in the first inning since the 2025 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .360.

The Orioles are just 1-85 (.012) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2025 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .044.

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Orioles

The Guardians are 36-4 (.878) when they’ve had 10 or more hits since the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .749.

The Guardians were 33-4 (.868) when they had 10 or more hits in the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .743.

The Guardians were 24-2 (.923) when they had 5 or more XBH in the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .799.

The Guardians are 6-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .873.

Orioles hitters are slugging just .333 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB.

Orioles hitters have an OPS of .790 (237 PA’s) in innings 7-9 this season — 5th best in MLB.

Orioles hitters have an OPS of just .428 (404 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

Orioles hitters are slugging just .185 with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Guardians are batting just .191 in righty-righty matchups since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.

The Guardians batted just .226 in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Guardians hitters had an OBP of just .299 (4,160 PA’s) against RHP in the 2025 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

7% of Guardians’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (54/777 PA’s) this season — lowest in MLB.

Orioles pitchers walked 10% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in the 2025 season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Orioles pitchers have walked 10% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2025 season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Orioles pitchers allowed an OBP of .352 (1,434 PA’s) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in the 2025 season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Orioles pitchers won only 16% of games in which they allowed their opponent to score in three different innings in the 2025 season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Opponents had a chase percentage of just 26% against the Guardians pitchers in the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 36% in close and late situations this season — best in MLB.

Opponents had a groundball batting average of just .207 against Guardians pitchers with runners on base in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .262.

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