Guardians vs. Braves Predictions & Picks

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Guardians vs. Braves Predictions & Picks

Monday's contest at Progressive Field has the Atlanta Braves (56-27) matching up with the Cleveland Guardians (41-42) at 7:10 PM ET (on July 3). Our computer prediction projects a close 5-3 victory for the Braves, so expect a competitive matchup.

The Braves will give the nod to Bryce Elder (6-1, 2.44 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Guardians will counter with Gavin Williams.

Guardians vs. Braves Game Info & Odds

  • When: Monday, July 3, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
  • Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio
  • How to Watch on TV: BSGL

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Guardians vs. Braves Score Prediction

Our prediction for this matchup is Braves 5, Guardians 4.

Total Prediction for Guardians vs. Braves

  • Total Prediction: Under 9 runs

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Guardians Performance Insights

  • The Guardians have been an underdog just two times in their last 10 contests and split those games 1-1.
  • In its previous 10 games with a total, Cleveland and its opponents have combined to exceed the over/under on four occasions.
  • Bookmakers have not posted a runline in any of the Guardians' past 10 contests.
  • The Guardians have been underdogs in 32 games this season and have come away with the win 14 times (43.8%) in those contests.
  • This season, Cleveland has been victorious one time in seven chances when named as an underdog of at least +125 or longer on the moneyline.
  • Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Guardians have a 44.4% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Cleveland is the fourth-lowest scoring team in MLB action averaging 4.0 runs per game (336 total).
  • Guardians pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.81 ERA this year, sixth-best in baseball.

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