Orioles vs. Guardians Odds, Picks and Predictions

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The Baltimore Orioles visit the Cleveland Guardians for a battle between American League division leaders on Thursday. Baltimore Orioles is expected to give the ball to Trevor Rogers, who the team traded for on Tuesday. Cleveland will counter with Ben Lively. The Orioles vs Guardians betting odds have Cleveland at -110 with the total on the game is at 9.5-under (-120).

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The Cleveland Guardians enter Thursday with the best record in MLB, with Baltimore, Philadelphia, and the Yankees right on their heels. Cleveland has been tough at home, although the Orioles are a little better on the road. Both teams are solid when playing teams with winning records, so it should be a good series between two of the best teams in MLB. The under 9.5 is the way to bet on Thursday’s game.

Orioles vs Guardians Odds

The Guardians are slight favorites in this one, although there is likely to be a slight change in odds when the Orioles officially name their starter. By most accounts, it’s going to be Rogers, who hasn’t pitched since July 26. Once that happens, the BetUS MLB lines could see a minor adjustment.

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Trevor Rogers vs Ben Lively

The Orioles picked up Rogers on Tuesday to add depth to their pitching staff suffering a few MLB  injuries. His season numbers with the Marlins aren’t that impressive, as he was 2-9 with a 4.53 ERA. He had been pitching better, posting a 3.56 ERA in five June starts and he had a 3.38 ERA in five July starts. The Marlins were just 6-14 when he started, but only scored 2.6 runs per game for him.

Lively is having a solid season but is overshadowed by Cleveland’s staff. He’s 9-6 with a 3.44 ERA and the Guardians are 11-7 when he starts. The Orioles vs Guardians betting odds show Cleveland going 6-1 when Lively pitches at home. Cleveland is 5-10-3 in totals when he takes the mound.

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Baltimore Orioles: Leading MLB in Home Runs

The Orioles offense has been the team strength so far this season and a big part of that is the team’s power. Baltimore has hit an MLB-high 171 home runs on the year and also leads the league in slugging percentage. The Orioles are tied for sixth in team batting average but are No. 11 in on-base percentage.

Key Injuries

Jordan Westburg suffered a broken hand Wednesday and will miss most of the remainder of the season. It’s a little too early to tell exactly how long he’ll be out. The Orioles said they were hoping for a regular-season return. Westburg has 18 home runs and 58 RBI for the Orioles.

Betting Trends

The Orioles have been one of the better road teams in MLB, going 31-19 away from home this season. The Orioles are just 6-6 on the road when the total is 9 or higher.

Cleveland Guardians: Best Bullpen in Baseball

The Guardians have received some solid pitching this season, ranking No. 4 in team ERA, but the bullpen has been even better. Cleveland leads the MLB in bullpen ERA with a solid 2.47 ERA. The Guardians have 38 saves in 50 chances.

Key Injuries

The Guardians are close to getting a few arms back in the rotation. Matthew Boyd is expected to make a rehab start for AAA Columbus on Thursday. Alex Cobb is expected to make one more start in rehab before joining the Guardians. He has missed the entire season but is nearing a return.

Betting Trends

Cleveland has gone 19-10 at home this season after a win, which is the situation it will be in on Thursday. The Guardians have won all four games with a total of 9.0 or higher at home after a victory.

Under Looks the Most Appealing

Our best MLB prediction for today is under 9.5 runs. The Orioles vs Guardians betting odds appear to be a bit high regarding the total. Rogers was pitching better over the last two months for the Marlins and Lively has been solid all season.

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