So far, the Cleveland Guardians are one of the top baseball betting odds surprises for 2024. Cleveland leads the American League Central over the upstart Kansas City Royals. Most important of all, the Guardians are one of the most profitable teams on the board in the season’s first half. By contrast, the Cincinnati Reds have been up and down. Cincinnati was a close call for the 2023 playoffs. Thus, expectations were raised. Following a sluggish start, the Reds are starting to get into the wild card race. Still, gamblers remain lukewarm on the Reds’ lack of profits.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 7:10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati, OH |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Guardians | +1½ -220 | 8 -110 | +102 |  |
| Reds | -1½ +180 | 8 -110 | -112 | |
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Guardians at Reds SBG Betting Odds Analysis
So far this season, Cleveland is +1499 against the moneyline and +1074 against the runline. Cleveland is trending slightly over the total this season. In comparison, this season, Cincinnati is -48 against the moneyline and +503 against the runline. Cincinnati is trending slightly under the sportsbook total this season.
Cleveland Guardians SBG Team Overview
Overall, the Cleveland Guardians are 41-22 straight up and 30-29-4 over/under the total. Kansas City is three games behind the Guardians in the American League Central Division standings. Cleveland is the leader of the American League Central Division race. Late on, the Guardians have covered four out of their last seven games. The Guardians have gone over the total in two of their previous six matchups.
To summarize, Cleveland has MLB metrics of 3rd for runs production, 10th for OPS, and 10th for home runs. Additionally, Cleveland ranks 6th for earned run average, 7th for WHIP, 26th for quality starts, and 17th for fewest errors committed. Also, Cleveland ranks 1st for bullpen ERA.
Accordingly, Jose Ramirez leads the Guardians with 49 runs, 13 doubles, 18 home runs, 61 RBI, and a .887 OPS.
Cincinnati Reds SBG Team Overview
In sum, the Cincinnati Reds are 32-33 straight up and 30-32 over/under the total. Cincinnati is 2nd in the x Division standings. Cincy is six games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central Division race. Late on, the Reds have covered eight out of their last ten games. The Reds have gone under the total in six of their previous nine matchups.
To summarize, Cincinnati has MLB metrics of 13th for runs production, 18th for OPS, and 18th for home runs. Additionally, Cincinnati ranks 15th for earned run average, 12th for WHIP, 21st for quality starts and 18th for fewest errors committed. Also, Cincinnati ranks 12th for bullpen ERA.
Accordingly, Elly De Ka Cruz leads the Reds with 41 runs, 11 doubles, 11 home runs, 29 RBI, and a .759 OPS.
Guardians at Reds SBG Free Pick
Overall, the Guardians have beaten the MLB odds in 12 out of their last 20 games with the Reds. Six of the last ten games between the Reds and Guardians went over the total. Specifically at Cincinnati, the Guardians won seven of their last 11 games against the Reds. Five of the last nine games between the Guardians and Reds in Cincinnati went under the total.
In this situation, Cleveland will offer the most value as the quality away team.
Guardians at Reds SBG Best Bet: Cleveland Guardians.