Cleveland Guardians vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Predictions August 6th 2024

Cleveland comes into this one looking to snap a three-game losing streak, as they are 67-45 overall and they are 1st in the AL Central. Arizona, on the other hand, has won two straight and is 61-52, which has them 2nd in the NL West. Eduardo Rodriguez will start for the Diamondbacks, while Ben Lively goes for the Guardians.

The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and the Guardians are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -116 compared to the Diamondbacks at -103. This interleague matchup can be seen on BSGL.

Arizona vs. Cleveland Key Information

• Teams: Diamondbacks at Guardians
• Where: Progressive Field Cleveland
• Date: Tuesday, August 6th
• Betting Odds CLE -116 | ARI -103 O/U 8

Coming off a season in which he made 26 starts, Eduardo Rodriguez will be on the mound for the Diamondbacks against the Guardians. Last year, Rodriguez went 13-9 with an ERA of 3.30. In his four appearances against the Guardians, he went 4-0 with an ERA of 0.38. Last season, Rodriguez allowed a batting average of .225 and a slugging percentage of .354. His WHIP for the season was 1.15, and he finished the year with 14 quality starts. Rodriguez’s strikeout-to-walk ratio for the season was 3.0.

Arizona comes into today’s game as one of the league’s top offenses, averaging 5.2 runs per game, which is the 2nd best mark in the MLB. They have been even better at home, also averaging 5.2 runs per game. The Diamondbacks have the league’s 2nd best team batting average at .258 and have the 6th best slugging percentage in the league. So far, they have been one of the league’s best home run-hitting teams, as they are 9th in the league in homers.

Ketel Marte has been one of the league’s best home run hitters this season, as his 28 homers are 5th best in the league. He has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 4/23 with four homers over his last five games. Marte is also on a seven-game hitting streak. Overall, he is batting .300 for the season. Christian Walker is also a big power threat in the lineup, as he is 2nd on the team with 23 homers.

• The Diamondbacks are 8-2 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Diamondbacks are 1-4 vs. the run line.
• Arizona has an over/under record of 8-2 in their last ten games.
• The Diamondbacks have an average of 5.8 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten road games, the Diamondbacks are 7-3
• Looking back across the Diamondbacks last five games as the favorite, they are 4-1
• Arizona has gone 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Diamondbacks have averaged 5.1 runs per game on offense

Ben Lively will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win vs. the Orioles. In that start, he went six innings, giving up two earned runs, and coming away with the win. Looking at his overall numbers, Lively has made 19 starts and has a record of 10-6. His ERA for the season is 3.42, along with a WHIP of 1.15. Opposing batters have hit .226 this season off Lively. The right-hander has made seven quality starts this year and is averaging 7.69 strikeouts per nine innings.

Heading into today’s game, José Ramírez has been on a tear for the Guardians, going 13/30 with five homers and 12 RBIs over his last eight games. For the season, he is hitting .282 with a team-high 29 homers and 94 RBIs (2nd in the league). Josh Naylor is also having a strong season at the plate, batting .247 with 24 homers and 81 RBIs.

As a team, the Guardians are averaging 4.7 runs per game and are among the league leaders in fewest strikeouts per game. Overall, they are 11th in batting average and have the 12th best slugging percentage in the league. At home, they are averaging 4.9 runs per contest.

• The Guardians are 6-4 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Guardians are 3-2 vs. the run line.
• Cleveland has an over/under record of 6-4 in their last ten games.
• The Guardians have an average of 6.6 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten home games, the Guardians are 5-5
• Looking back across the Guardians last five games as the favorite, they are 4-1
• Cleveland has gone 0-3 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Guardians have averaged 2.9 runs per game on offense

D-backs Get Eduardo Rodriguez Back for Meeting with Guardians

The Arizona Diamondbacks are gearing up to welcome left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez back to the mound as they continue their three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. With the team on a hot streak, Rodriguez’s return is eagerly anticipated.

Rodriguez’s Anticipated Return

Eduardo Rodriguez has been on the injured list since March 28 due to a shoulder strain, but he’s finally ready to make his season debut. The 31-year-old signed a four-year, $80 million deal with Arizona after a stellar 2023 season with the Detroit Tigers, where he posted a 13-9 record with a 3.30 ERA. Rodriguez has an impressive 6-0 record and a 2.28 ERA in eight career starts against Cleveland, adding to the excitement of his return.

Diamondbacks’ Recent Success

The Diamondbacks have been on fire, improving to 22-9 since June 29. Their latest win was a thrilling 7-6, 10-inning victory over Cleveland on Monday. Joc Pederson’s pinch-hit, two-run homer in the eighth inning and Eugenio Suarez’s sacrifice fly in the 10th sealed the deal. Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno also contributed with back-to-back solo shots to kick off the game.

Guardians’ Struggles

Cleveland has hit a rough patch, dropping three straight games after a five-game winning streak. Despite the team’s recent struggles, third baseman Jose Ramirez has been on fire, batting .424 with five homers and 12 RBIs over his past nine games. Andres Gimenez is also performing well, maintaining a .368 average during a 10-game hitting streak.

Pitching Matchup

Arizona Diamondbacks:

Eduardo Rodriguez will make his season debut, bringing his strong career record against the Guardians to the table.

Cleveland Guardians:

Ben Lively (10-6, 3.42 ERA) will start for Cleveland. Lively has been solid recently, posting a 2.78 ERA in his past four starts. However, he has struggled against the Diamondbacks historically, with a 0-2 record and a 7.50 ERA in five appearances.

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Managerial Insights

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt praised Lively’s adaptability and willingness to make in-game adjustments.

The Lean

Today’s matchup between the Diamondbacks and Guardians has the 8th lowest combined runs projection and 6th lowest total hits projection. However, with the line sitting at 8 runs, we are still leaning towards taking the over. As for how we would play the money line in this one, we are leaning towards the Diamondbacks to come out on top. Arizona’s offense is our 5th highest projected team in terms of hits, and Ben Lively is 6th worst among today’s starters in terms of strikeouts.