Orioles vs Guardians Picks and Prediction – 8/2/2024

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 08/01/2024 at 6:24 PM ET

Baltimore Orioles at Cleveland Guardians 08/02/24 - MLB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 8/2/2024, 11:10 PM UTC
Latest Odds: BAL -129 ; O/U 9

The Baltimore Orioles open a three-game series on the road Friday versus the Cleveland Guardians. Baltimore is 65-44 following its 10-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Baltimore has won two straight and four of the last six. The Orioles lead the American League East by a half-game over the second-place New York Yankees. Make sure you stay up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

Gunnar Henderson is batting .285 to lead Baltimore and is the leader in hits with 121 and in on-base percentage of .375. Anthony Santander is the leader in home runs with 31 and RBI with 73. Baltimore has a team batting average of .255 and a slugging percentage of .455. On Friday, Baltimore will send Albert Suarez to the mound. The right-hander is 5-4 with a 3.62 ERA, 60 Ks and 29 BBs.

The Cleveland Guardians improved to 65-42 following a 5-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Cleveland swept Detroit in a short two-game series and the Guardians have won four of the last five. Cleveland leads the American League Central by six games over both the Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals. 

Steven Kwan is batting .332 to lead Cleveland and is the leader in on-base percentage at .385, while Jose Ramirez is the leader in home runs with 27, RBI with 87 and hits with 114. Cleveland is batting .241 with a slugging percentage of .399 On Friday, the Cleveland Guardians will send Carlos Carrasco to the mound. The right-hander is 3-9 with a 5.68 ERA, 79 Ks and 27 BBs.

Orioles vs Guardians Prediction

Orioles vs Guardians Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for Cleveland Guardians vs Baltimore Orioles

Orioles

Baltimore is 4-1 in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 9 of the Orioles last 10

Guardians

Cleveland is 4-1 in its last 5
The UNDER has cashed 6 of the Guardians’ last 7

Our Free MLB Pick for Cleveland Guardians vs Baltimore Orioles

Under 9

Baltimore will win the road but the play here is OVER. The OVER has cashed in nine of Baltiomore’s last 10 and in seven of the Orioles last eight on the road. Baltimore starter Albert Suarez has been hit hard in three consecutive outings, allowing 13 runs across 11 ⅔ innings. Cleveland starter Carlos Carrasco has been roughed up in each of the last two outings, allowing 12 runs across nine innings. Final Score Prediction, Baltimore Orioles win but our best play is UNDER 4-2.