The Houston Astros (36-27) will try to snap a three-game losing streak when visiting the Cleveland Guardians (29-33) at 7:10 PM ET on Friday.
The Guardians (-110 on the moneyline) play the Astros (-108) in an expected close matchup. The over/under for this game is 8.
The betting facts in what follows use the latest odds as of June 9, 2023 at 7:14 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Guardians vs Astros Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | -110 | -108 | 8 |
Guardians Betting Insights
- This season, the Guardians have been favored 34 times and won 17, or 50%, of those games.
- This season Cleveland has won 16 of its 33 games, or 48.5%, when favored by at least -110 on the moneyline.
- The implied probability of a win from the Guardians, based on the moneyline, is 52.4%.
- So far this season, Cleveland and its opponents have hit the over in 24 of 62 games with a total.
- The Guardians are 31-31-0 against the spread this season.
Guardians Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.3 |
| HR | 9 |
| ERA | 3.72 |
| K/9 | 8.8 |
Astros Betting Insights
- The Astros have been chosen as underdogs in 18 games this year and have walked away with the win 11 times (61.1%) in those games.
- Houston has a mark of 9-7 in contests where bookmakers favor it by -108 or worse on the moneyline.
- The Astros have an implied victory probability of 51.9% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- Houston’s games have gone over the total in 30 of its 63 opportunities.
- In 63 games with a line this season, the Astros have a mark of 32-31-0 against the spread.
Astros Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.4 |
| HR | 16 |
| ERA | 3.52 |
| K/9 | 8.6 |
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Guardians Probable Pitcher – Logan Allen
- Allen and his team have a record of 5-3-0 against the spread when he starts.
- The left-hander gave up two earned runs in six innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
- Allen will look to finish five or more innings for the fifth start in a row.
- He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in eight chances this season.
- Allen’s team has a record of 2-2 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
- Allen’s team has won five of his eight starts this season.
- Games Allen has started this season hit the over two times in eight chances.
Guardians Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Karinchak | 29 | 26.2 | 37 | 3.71 | 12 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Clase | 29 | 30 | 26 | 3.00 | 0 | 20 |
| Trevor Stephan | 27 | 26.1 | 30 | 2.73 | 10 | 2 |
| Enyel De Los Santos | 26 | 24 | 20 | 3.38 | 4 | 0 |
| Eli Morgan | 22 | 25.1 | 29 | 1.78 | 3 | 1 |
Astros Probable Pitcher – Cristian Javier
- Javier gets the start for the Astros, his 13th of the season. He is 7-1 with a 2.84 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 69 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent time out on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, the right-hander tossed six innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering six hits.
- Javier will try to last five or more innings for his 13th straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.8 frames per outing.
- He has not made an appearance yet in 2023 that he did not give up at least one earned run.
- The Astros have played as the moneyline underdog for four of Javier’s starts this season, and they won each time.
- Javier’s team has put together a 10-2 record over his 12 starts.
- Javier has started 12 games with a total set by bookmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in nine of them.
Astros Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Abreu | 28 | 30.1 | 47 | 1.78 | 9 | 2 |
| Phil Maton | 26 | 30.2 | 33 | 1.17 | 4 | 0 |
| Rafael Montero | 26 | 25.2 | 29 | 5.96 | 4 | 1 |
| Héctor Neris | 24 | 25 | 30 | 1.44 | 11 | 2 |
| Ryan Pressly | 23 | 24.1 | 27 | 3.33 | 0 | 11 |
Guardians Hitting Trends
- The Guardians have a 7-2 record this season in games when they smash at least two home runs.
- Cleveland has had at least five extra-base hits in nine games this season, and has gone 5-4 in those outings.
- The club is 17-17 in the games this season it has notched eight or more hits.
- Cleveland has a 13-5 record in games this season when it put up at least five runs.
- The Guardians have drawn five or more walks in 17 games this season, and are 9-8 in those contests.
Astros Hitting Trends
- They’ve hit two or more homers in 17 games this season and are 12-5 in those matchups.
- Houston has gone 10-2 this season when collecting five or more extra-base hits as a team.
- They have won 36 of the 45 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
- Houston has a 34-4 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
- They have won 14 of their 17 games this season in which they’ve drawn more than four free passes.
Guardians vs. Astros Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Astros (-108)
Over/Under Pick: Under (8)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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