Tuesday marks the fourth day of the fourth month and also the fourth game for the Oakland Athletics on the MLB schedule as they take on the Cleveland Guardians. Baseball is finally back in full swing for all 30 MLB teams. Today is going to be a fun day of MLB games, so get ready to make your MLB picks.
Cleveland remains in the Bay Area for game two of their three-game series against Oakland. Follow along for the odds for the game as we make our Guardians vs Athletics picks.
According to the MLB standings, we are in for an exciting game!
Cleveland Guardians vs. Oakland Athletics Odds
Even with the Oakland Athletics having a home-field advantage against the Cleveland Guardians, the A’s will be the underdogs. This was the case in game one, will be the case today, and will remain consistent in game three. Below are the odds, so you can make your Guardians vs Athletics picks.
Oakland enters the day with +170 odds on the moneyline and are +1.5 (-110) with the spread.
Cleveland is the favorite at -200 odds on the moneyline and -1.5 (-110) when it comes to the spread.
Finally, the over/under is set at 7.5 runs.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Oakland Athletics Matchup Information
Cleveland Guardians vs Oakland Athletics
Location of the Game: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA.
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 9:40 PM ET.
How to Watch: Bally Sports Great Lakes | MLB.TV
Cleveland Guardians vs. Oakland Athletics Betting Preview
Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians were not supposed to make the postseason last year, but they defied the odds making it anyways. This year, however, the Cleveland Guardians standings are the favorites in the to walk away with the AL Central crown. Cleveland was the underdog last year, but with brighter expectations this year, it will be interesting to see if the lights are too bright for the young team.
Shane Bieber may be the most famous person in the world with that last name, but he is one heck of a pitcher. The ace of the staff will take the hill for the Guardians on Tuesday. Bieber is coming off pitching a gem on Opening Day and looks to stay hot. He threw 6.0 scoreless innings against the potent offense of the Seattle Mariners. On top of that, the RHP did not walk a single batter.
Consistency has been an issue for the Guardians so far this season. They have scored double the amount of runs the Oakland Athletics have, yet it has been really hit-and-miss. You never know which version of the bats you will be getting with Cleveland. With Triston McKenzie still on the MLB injury report, you cannot always rely on pitching.
Oakland Athletics
When it rains, it pours. For the Oakland Athletics, it seems they are just waiting for the rainbow to appear. After a tough 2022 season, Oakland is hoping to be competitive this time around. Tune into this Oakland Athletics game to see if you think this could be the year of the Athletics.
JP Sears is set to make his season debut on the mound for the Athletics. There is no such thing as an easy game on the MLB schedule, but facing the Cleveland Guardians’ offense is not going to be easy for the lefty. The 27-year-old went 6-3 in 2022 with a 3.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP. Sears is set for a breakout season in Oakland. Tuesday marks his first test of the year.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Oakland Athletics Betting Picks
Sometimes, MLB can be unpredictable, but Tuesday night will be what pretty much everybody expects. This battle may not feature the best MLB player stats after last night’s extra-inning game. Today will feature much better pitching.
Finally, it is time for our Guardians vs Athletics picks. In fact, we have two picks for you.
Pick 1: Start off with Cleveland -1.5 (-110) against Oakland. Shane Bieber will be dominant on the mound, and it will be hard for Oakland to put up runs against him.
Pick 2: Also take the under of 7 runs.
JP Sears is a respectable pitcher himself, and this game might not get over five combined runs.
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