El Jefe
The Cleveland Guardians (54-52) will square off against the Houston Astros (70-38) again in Cleveland on Sunday, August 7 at Progressive Field. Still in the middle part of the season, both teams will want to set the tone with a win in this one. Be sure to catch the first pitch at 12:05 PM ET!
Take a look at how the Guardians and Astros have performed against each other historically for context related to Sunday’s regular season tilt.
At this point in the season, these two clubs have fought in five matchups, in which the Guardians have claimed victory once against the Astros. The last time these two teams saw each other on Friday, the Cleveland Guardians walked away with a 3-9 victory. The Astros racked up nine runs on 14 hits while the Guardians put up three runs on eight hits. We’ll see who comes out victorious this time when these two teams square off at Progressive Field.
Betting Preview for the Houston Astros vs Cleveland Guardians MLB Game on August 7 2022
Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH
When: Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 12:05 PM ET
Betting on the Houston Astros
Record: (70W-38L) | American League West Standing: 1
The Astros lost to the Cleveland Guardians 3-9 in their most recent outing on Friday, and we’ll be interested to see if this momentum continues. Overall this season, the team is currently batting .244 thanks in large part to their top bat, Jose Altuve, who has a batting average of .289. Defensively, they have an ERA of 2.98 and a .986 fielding percentage. Prior to placing your bet, don’t forget to consult our odds assessment below!
Absences and Injuries
Regarding inactive players,the Astros are without Jason Castro (Knee), Lance McCullers Jr. (Forearm), Blake Taylor (Elbow), Michael Brantley (Shoulder), and Joshua James (Lat).
Betting on the Cleveland Guardians
Record: (54W-52L) | American League Central Standing: 3
The last time we saw them, the Guardians defeated the Houston Astros on Friday. Led by their top hitter, German Rosario, who has a batting average of .292, the Guardians are currently averaging .252 at the plate so far this season. In terms of defense, the team has an ERA of 3.96 and a .983 fielding percentage. Before you select your picks, be sure to read our odds assessment further down!
Absences and Injuries
With respect to inactive players in this game, the Guardians are without Steven Kwan (Foot), Cody Morris (Shoulder), Aaron Civale (Wrist), and Anthony Gose (Triceps).
Houston Astros vs Cleveland Guardians | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Houston Astros (-164) at FanDuel
The Houston Astros are considered the favorite in this matchup. The club enters this game sporting a winning percentage of 60% in the last 10 games (six victories and four losses). The winning percentage of the Cleveland Guardians on the other hand, is lower at 50% in the last 10 games (five victories and five losses).
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 Total Runs (-105) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, keep in mind that the projected O/U for this matchup is under 8.5. This means that the total number of runs for both teams is predicted to be under 8.5.
Runline Pick: Houston Astros -1.5 Runs (+100) at FanDuel
The Houston Astros will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover a runline of -1.5.
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