Orioles vs Guardians Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 1

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 Orioles are -110 favorites vs the Guardians
  • Orioles vs Guardians Over / Under today: 9.5 Runs
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The Baltimore Orioles (-110) visit Progressive Field to take on the Cleveland Guardians (-110) on Thursday, August 1, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Cleveland, OH.

This season, the Orioles are 65-44 against the spread (ATS), while the Guardians are 53-54 ATS.

Orioles vs Guardians Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Orioles starting pitcher: Undecided 0-0, 0.00 ERA
  • Guardians starting pitcher: Ben Lively 9-6, 3.46 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Orioles-1.5 +145O 9.5 -115-110
Guardians +1.5 -175U 9.5 -105-110

Orioles vs Guardians Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Orioles will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 51.0% 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 Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Orioles Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Anthony Santander has hit the Home Runs Over in 18 of his last 49 games (+35.25 Units / 72% ROI)
  • Gunnar Henderson has hit the Hits Over in 33 of his last 47 games (+19.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in his last 15 games (+16.90 Units / 101% ROI)
  • Gunnar Henderson has hit the Singles Over in 29 of his last 44 games (+12.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Colton Cowser has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 13 games (+11.50 Units / 63% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Guardians players for Thursday‘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 18 games at home (+57.50 Units / 319% ROI)
  • Andres Gimenez has hit the Runs Under in 25 of his last 30 games (+15.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Daniel Schneemann has hit the Singles Under in 22 of his last 27 games (+14.25 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Steven Kwan has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 21 of his last 30 games (+13.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Steven Kwan has hit the Hits Under in 25 of his last 32 games (+10.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have covered the Run Line in 54 of their last 100 games (+14.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 57 of their last 94 games (+14.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Game Total Over in 36 of their last 62 games (+13.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 away games (+8.85 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Orioles have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 away games (+7.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 65 of their last 107 games (+15.87 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 62 of their last 107 games (+12.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 43 games at home (+9.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 15 games (+8.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 52 of their last 93 games (+8.65 Units / 8% ROI)

Orioles Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Orioles are 58-51 against the Run Line (+14.8 Units / 11.71% ROI).

  • 65-44 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.2 Units / 2.67% ROI
  • 59-39 when betting on the total runs Over for +16.55 Units / 14% ROI
  • 39-59 when betting on the total runs Under for -26.3 Units / -22.02% ROI

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Guardians are 53-54 against the Run Line (+1.85 Units / 1.42% ROI).

  • 65-42 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.87 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • 50-51 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.35 Units / -5.37% ROI
  • 51-50 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.85 Units / -3.29% ROI

Guardians vs Orioles Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Anthony Santander (BAL) 0.5 +340 0.5 -450
Jhonkensy Noel (CLE) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Jose Ramirez (CLE) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Gunnar Henderson (BAL) 0.5 +425 0.5 -650
Colton Cowser (BAL) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650

Guardians vs Orioles Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Steven Kwan (CLE) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Lane Thomas (CLE) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Ryan Mountcastle (BAL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Colton Cowser (BAL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Adley Rutschman (BAL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190

Guardians vs Orioles RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Ramirez (CLE) 0.5 +115 0.5 -150
Anthony Santander (BAL) 0.5 +120 0.5 -160
Gunnar Henderson (BAL) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Ryan O'Hearn (BAL) 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
Ryan Mountcastle (BAL) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210

Guardians vs Orioles Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ben Lively (CLE) 4.5 +120 4.5 -155
Trevor Rogers (BAL) 4.5 +135 4.5 -175

Albert Suarez has located his pitches away 57% of the time (180/318) when behind in the count this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: 45% — 97th Percentile.

Albert Suarez has a strikeout rate of just 18% (29 SO in 162 PAs) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — 11th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 10th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 23% (12/52) against Albert Suarez on inside fastballs this season — 6th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: 40% — fifth Percentile.

The average home run distance against Albert Suarez this season is 415.2 feet — 7th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: 397.7

Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Ben Lively has not allowed a hit in the first inning in any of his last seven games dating back to June 22nd — this is the longest active streak among active MLB players.

Opponents are hitting just .192 against Ben Lively vs left-handed batters this season — eighth best among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP– 91st Percentile. Left handed batters hit .296 (55-for-186) against him last season — 10th worst among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP– 10th Percentile.

Ben Lively has allowed a slugging percentage of .623 (96 Total Bases / 154 ABs) on inside fastballs since last season — 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 107 total IP; League Avg: .433 — third Percentile.

Ben Lively has allowed a slugging percentage of .623 (96 Total Bases / 154 ABs) on inside fastballs since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 172 total IP; League Avg: .431 — first Percentile.

Orioles Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The Orioles are 57-45 (.559) after a loss as underdogs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .415.

The Orioles are 32-24 (.571) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .422.

The Orioles are 19-9 (.679) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Orioles are 43-19 (.694) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses since the 2023 season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .560.

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Orioles

The Guardians are 19-17 (.528) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .296.

The Guardians are 33-15 (.688) at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .527.

The Guardians are 58-33 (.637) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .586.

The Guardians are 60-38 (.612) after a home loss since the 2022 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .522.

team hitters – away

The Guardians are batting just .277 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .332.

Guardians hitters have just 2,104 strikeouts in 11,499 PA’s (18%) against RHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Guardians have barrels in 4% of PA’s since last season (386/10,043) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 5%.

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%.

team pitchers – away

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .187 against Guardians pitchers with runners on base this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .261.

The Guardians have allowed 0.76 runs per game (81/107) in late innings this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 1.28.

Guardians pitchers have won 46% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .223 against Guardians pitchers this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Guardians vs. Orioles 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
  • Jonathan Heasley (Baltimore Orioles): Shoulder, Out
  • Felix Bautista (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Danny Coulombe (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • John Means (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Tyler Wells (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Kyle Bradish (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Jorge Mateo (Baltimore Orioles): Elbow, Day-To-Day

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