Orioles vs. Guardians: Betting Preview for August 2

Published 5:24 am Friday, August 2, 2024

Gunnar Henderson and the Baltimore Orioles (65-45) will match up against Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians (66-42) at Progressive Field on Friday, August 2. First pitch is set for 7:10 PM ET.

Oddsmakers have tabbed the Orioles (-125) as moneyline favorites against the Guardians (+105). This contest carries a total of 9 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Orioles vs. Guardians Game Info

  • Date: Friday, August 2, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Venue: Progressive Field
  • TV Channel: MASN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Orioles -125
  • Moneyline Underdog: Guardians +105
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Orioles are sending Dean Kremer (4-7) to the mound for his 15th start of the season. He is 4-7 with a 4.20 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 75 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Saturday, the right-hander tossed six innings against the San Diego Padres, allowing one earned run while surrendering seven hits.
  • Kremer has four quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Kremer will aim to pitch five or more innings for his third straight start. He’s averaging 5.4 innings per outing.
  • He has had three appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Orioles Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Baltimore Orioles lead the league with 172 total home runs, averaging 1.6 per game.
  • Baltimore leads MLB with a .453 slugging percentage this season, racking up 386 extra-base hits.
  • The Orioles have the sixth-best batting average in the league (.254).
  • Baltimore scores the third-most runs in baseball (556 total, 5.1 per game).
  • The Orioles are 11th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .318.
  • The Orioles’ 8.1 strikeouts per game rank 12th in MLB.
  • Baltimore’s 3.85 team ERA ranks 11th among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Baltimore’s pitching staff ranks 12th in the majors.
  • Orioles pitchers combine for the No. 7 WHIP in MLB (1.224).

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