Cleveland Guardians Odds

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The Guardians remain the "death by a thousand cuts" team of the AL Central, relying on the elite contact skills of Steven Kwan and the perennial MVP-caliber production of José Ramírez. While the offense remains thin on power beyond Ramírez, the organization continues to churn out high-floor pitching, with Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams both projected for 3-WAR seasons. The bullpen, even without Emmanuel Clase, remains a top-five unit led by Cade Smith and Hunter Gaddis. Projected for 82-85 wins, Cleveland is expected to stay in the hunt for the division title through June, though their ultimate ceiling may depend on whether top prospect Travis Bazzana can force a mid-season promotion to inject some much-needed life into the middle of the order.

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Betting on the Cleveland Guardians

Here are some examples of placing bets on Cleveland Guardians.

Guardians Spread (Run Line)

When betting on baseball, you’ll be faced with three standard options: the moneyline, over/under and run line.

The run line is a bet on the margin of victory, like a point spread. But because baseball is low scoring, the spread will almost always be -1.5 for the favorite and +1.5 for the underdog. The payouts for each will just be adjusted based on each team’s strength.

Here’s a brief example of a run line for a hypothetical Guardians game:

• St. Louis Cardinals (+1.5) 
• Cleveland Guardians (-1.5)

As shown above, the Guardians are favored by 1.5 runs against the Cardinals; the minus sign (-) indicates Cleveland is the favorite, while a plus sign (+) is used to denote the underdog. Bettors who wanted to back Cleveland here would be “laying” those 1.5 runs, meaning for their bets to cash the Guardians would need to win by two runs or more. Bettors who selected the Cardinals +1.5 would win if St. Louis won outright or kept a loss to 1 run.

Guardians Moneylines

Many first time bettors are wary of run line bets, especially when riding with the hometown team. In that case, moneyline wagers are often seen as the safer way to go. A moneyline bet is a bet on who wins the game -- no run line involved.

Let’s use the same example from before to understand the moneyline better:

• St. Louis Cardinals +150
• Cleveland Guardians -180

Just as with run lines, the minus sign (-) signifies a team is favored, while the plus sign (+) means a team is the underdog. The moneyline odds, written in American odds format here, indicate how big or small a favorite that team is, written in increments of $100. For example, to win $100 on the Guardians, a bettor would need to risk $180. On the flip side, a $100 bet on the Cardinals would net $150 if they pulled the upset.

Odds can differ from sportsbook to sportsbook, so always make sure you shop for the best line with The Action Network app.

Guardians Over/Unders

Betting on a team to win or cover a run line isn’t the only type of wager allowed on MLB games. Almost all sportsbooks will offer a total on the game, also known as an over/under. This bet is not on the winner of the contest, but on the number of runs the two teams will combine to score; sportsbooks hang a number, and bettors can wager either over or under that total.

If the number for our hypothetical Guardians-Cardinals matchup was 8 runs, over bettors would require 9 points or more to cash their tickets, while those who bet the under would need 7 or fewer runs. If the two teams scored exactly 8 runs between them, that bet would push and all wagers would be refunded.

Guardians Props

Some bettors find more entertainment and success betting on more specific outcomes than the result of the game. Prop bets cover a wide market of wagers on player stats, discrete in-game events, and any style of yes/no question. Many props are bets on specific players and their performance, such as betting Jose Ramirez over 1.5 hits on a given night, or betting that Gavin Williams will strike out over 9.5 batters. Some props can be shorter term, such as betting on the number of runs scored in the first five innings or who will hit a home run. Offerings tend to vary depending on the sportsbook, so use our best sportsbooks guide to find the best bet for you.

Guardians Futures

Expectations are rising right now in Cleveland, so bettors will have to shop for the best line to get good odds on Guardians MLB futures bets. Futures are bets that focus on long term outcomes, like the Guardians to win the AL Central, win the American League Pennant, win the World Series, or even individual awards like winning league MVP.

How to Bet on the Cleveland Guardians

Online sports betting is now legal in Ohio. Legalized Ohio sports betting launched in January 2023. Now that the sports betting is live in The Buckeye State, you are able to place wagers on the Guardians through the nation's top sportsbooks. Here are a few great options to choose from: BetMGM, FanDuel, Caesars, bet365, and Fanatics. 

BetMGM Sportsbook

BetMGM offers new and veteran bettors alike a terrific betting experience with a simple and sleek desktop and mobile design. Read our BetMGM Sportsbook review for more information about our BetMGM bonus code and instructions on how to sign up.

Caesars Sportsbook

Another great option for new sports bettors is Caesars Sportsbook. Read our Caesars review for more information about our Ceasars Sportsbook promo code and instructions on how to sign up.

Underdog

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Kalshi

The Kalshi promo code is available in most states and is a great way for users to get in on Cleveland Guardians action without turning to sportsbooks or DFS apps. This federally regulated exchange offers contract trading on event outcomes, including Guardians games, player props, etc.