| MATCHUP | Atlanta Braves | Cleveland Guardians |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 53-68 | 63-57 |
| Where | Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio | |
| When | Friday, August 15, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | WKYC 3 | |
The Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians meet Friday in MLB action at Progressive Field. Here’s a Atlanta Braves vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction. This article will include a Atlanta Braves vs Cleveland Guardians Pick.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 53-68 on the year and play the White Sox, Mets, and Marlins next. The Atlanta Braves are batting .242 on the season, have a .319 OBP, and a .392 slugging percentage. The Atlanta Braves pitching staff has a 4.29 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. Matt Olson leads the Atlanta Braves with 121 hits and 71 RBI, while Michael Harris II and Austin Riley have combined for 221 hits and 114 RBI.
Hurston Waldrep gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 2-0 with a 1.54 ERA and 10 strikeouts this season. This will be Waldrep’s first career game against the Cleveland Guardians.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are 63-57 on the year and play the Diamondbacks, Rangers, and Rays next. The Cleveland Guardians are batting .229 on the season, have a .301 OBP, and a .378 slugging percentage. The Cleveland Guardians pitching staff has a 3.87 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP. Jose Ramirez leads the Cleveland Guardians with 132 hits and 64 RBI while Steven Kwan and Carlos Santana have combined for 211 hits and 91 RBI.
Joey Cantillo gets the ball for the Cleveland Guardians, and he is 3-2 with a 4.11 ERA and 75 strikeouts this season. This will be Cantillo’s first career game against the Atlanta Braves.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Braves have lost each of their last six night games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Guardians have won seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in five of their last six games against National League opponents following a win.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won each of their last three games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
- The Guardians have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against National League opponents following a win.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last five games after playing the previous day.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four night games against the Braves following a win.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Brayan Rocchio has recorded at least one hit in each of the Guardians’ last nine games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Lane Thomas has hit a home run in each of his last three appearances with his team as a home favorite against NL East opponents.
- Jose Ramirez ranks T9th in the league in Hits (132) this season.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Marcell Ozuna has hit a home run in three of the Braves’ last four games against AL Central opponents.
- Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last nine games against the Guardians.
- Ozzie Albies has recorded a Double in each of the Braves’ last three games against the Guardians.
Atlanta Braves vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction
It probably won’t last long, but the Braves are playing good ball this week, and Waldrep has allowed seven hits and two runs in 11.2 innings this season. Cantillo has a 4.11 ERA and 1.40 WHIP on the season, and he has a 5.26 ERA and .263 allowed batting average in 25.2 home innings. The Guardians should be favored at home as the better team, but the value is with the Braves on Friday.