Athletics (42-58) vs Cleveland (47-50)
July 20, 2025 at 01:40 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Cleveland -115 — Over/Under: +8.5
The Athletics and the Cleveland Guardians meet Sunday in MLB action from Progressive Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Athletics vs. Cleveland Guardians prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Athletics will start Jeffrey Springs in this one, and Springs is 8-6 with a 3.93 ERA and 86 strikeouts this season. In his career, Springs is 1-1 with a 1.96 ERA and 16 strikeouts against the Guardians. Gavin Williams will get the start for the Guardians here and is 5-4 with a 3.70 ERA and 95 strikeouts this season. This will be Williams’ second career start against the Athletics.
Athletics Recap
The Athletics come into this game looking to build on their 8-2 win over the Guardians from Saturday’s matchup to sit at 42-58 on the year. After this series, the Athletics will head on the road for a series against the Texas Rangers.
Athletics Looking For Another Series Win
Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 113 hits, 17 doubles, and a .332 batting average, while Tyler Soderstrom has 92 hits with 14 doubles, 18 home runs, and 56 RBIs this season. Brent Rooker has 106 hits with 22 doubles, 20 home runs, and 54 RBIs, but also has 92 strikeouts this season, while JJ Bleday has 39 hits with 10 doubles. Shea Langeliers has 55 hits with 12 home runs and 31 RBIs while Lawrence Butler also chipped in 16 stolen bases and 24 doubles as part of his 92 hits, as well as 13 home runs and 40 RBIs.
Why the Athletics will win
The Guardians have lost each of their last eight home games after playing the previous day.
The Athletics have won four of their last five games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last seven games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
Shea Langeliers has hit a home run in each of his last four road appearances with the Athletics against AL opponents.
Brent Rooker has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last 10 games as underdogs.
Shea Langeliers has recorded a Double in each of his last five appearances against AL Central opponents.
Jacob Wilson ranks T2nd in the league in Hits (114) this season.
Cleveland Guardians Recap
The Cleveland Guardians come into this game looking to rebound from their loss at the hands of the Athletics to sit at 47-50 this season. After this series, the Guardians will take on the Baltimore Orioles in a series at home.
Guardians Win 7 Of Their Last 9 Despite Saturday’s Loss
Steven Kwan has 103 hits as part of a .285 batting average and 6 home runs, 20 doubles and 32 RBIs. Kyle Manzardo has 58 hits with 11 doubles, 2 triples, 15 home runs and 37 RBIs as well this year. Gabriel Arias has 17 doubles but also 88 strikeouts and Manzardo has 75 strikeouts so far this season. Arias has also added 6 home runs and 31 RBIs and Jose Ramirez has chipped in 18 home runs and 50 RBIs. Carlos Santana has also added 72 hits with 11 home runs and 41 RBIs as well this season.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
The Guardians have won each of their last eight day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
The Athletics have lost eight of their last nine games at Progressive Field.
The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last seven Sunday home games against AL West opponents.
The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games against the Guardians following a win.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
Jose Ramirez has hit a home run in four of the Guardians’ last five games against AL West opponents.
Jose Ramirez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 home appearances against the Athletics.
Will Brennan has recorded at least one Double in each of his last three appearances with the Guardians as favorites against AL opponents.
Jose Ramirez ranks 3rd in the league in Steals (29) this season.
Total Runs Facts
Each of the last five games between the Athletics and Guardians at Progressive Field have gone OVER the total runs line.
Each of the Athletics’ last four day games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Athletics vs. Cleveland Guardians Prediction
I’m on the Athletics in this one. I get the case to be made for Cleveland in some spots, but I was really disappointed with how Cleveland failed to show up on Saturday, and I think that the Guardians get slowed down by Springs here. Springs has been hit or miss at times, but the Athletics have been really good when he’s on point and I think the Athletics get the win to win the series here. Give me the Athletics in this one.