Guardians vs Astros Picks and Prediction – 7/9/2025

The Cleveland Guardians stay on the road Tuesday night with game two of three in Houston against the Astros. Cleveland is well below .500 on the year riding a lengthy losing streak into this series. Offensively, Cleveland has been a bottom-feeder this season, with a .224 batting average. The Guardians have scored 312 runs on 641 hits. The Cleveland pitching has been solid however with a 3.96 ERA overall this year. Stay up to date with our MLB Picks.

Steven Kwan leads the Cleveland offense this season with a .298 batting average and 99 hits on the year. Carlos Santana has a .235 batting average and Gabriel Arias has a .231 batting average. Jose Ramirez has a .297 batting average and leads Cleveland with 14 home runs and 39 RBIs through 85 games played.

The Houston Astros stay on their home field Tuesday night 20 games above .500 having won four of the last five after a three-game road sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Offensively Houston is one of the best teams in the league with a .261 batting average the Astros have scored 396 runs on 792 hits. The Houston power has been phenomenal as well with 100 and two home runs and a .412 team slugging percentage this season.

Jeremy Pena leads the Houston offense this season with a .322 batting average and 102 hits on the year. Christian Walker has a .231 batting average and Jose Altuve has a .272 batting average this season. Isaac Paredes has been vital for the Houston offense this season compiling a .257 batting average and he leads the team with eighteen home runs and 48 RBI's through 86 games played this year. Chas McCormick has a .256 batting average this season but has played in just 36 games.

Houston is the better team with the better arm on the mound. Look for the Astros to get it done start to finish Tuesday. The Astros will overpower Cleveland and continue their current hot streak Tuesday night at home. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 6-2.