Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction 5/31/25 MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a LA Angels vs Cleveland Guardians prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, May 31st, at Progressive Field. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Angels’ recent form and recent player performance

-The Guardians’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving LA

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Cleveland

-Recent betting trends in games played between LA and Cleveland

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Angels and Guardians.

Can Angels Build?

The Angels know they need to try and build on Friday’s game and going on a run with a series sweep would be impressive. Jose Soriano went six innings giving up four hits and one run. Jorge Soler hit a home run and drove in two RBIs. 

The Angels are averaging 4.07 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.09 runs per game. The offense is ranked 21st while the pitching is ranked 26th. The hope heading into the season was this was a team that could be a playoff contender but it looks like it could be another year where superstar Mike Trout is not involved. Getting the start for the Angels will be Kyle Hendricks who sits with a 2-6 record and an ERA of 5.23. Against the Miami Marlins in his last start he went six innings giving up seven hits and three runs. 

Guardians Need More Success

The Guardians need more success in series like these against teams that aren’t as talented. On Friday the pitching wasn’t awful, but the Guardians scored only one run and that led to the defeat. Luis L. Ortiz did have a solid start, going six innings, giving up seven hits and one run. He had five srikeouts and two walks. 

The Guardians are averaging 4.5 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.36 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd while the pitching is ranked 21st. Kyle Manzardo is having a strong season and he has hit 10 home runs and driven in 28 RBIs. Getting the start for the Guardians will be Slade Cecconi, who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 3.27. Against the Detroit Tigers in his last start he went six innings giving up five hits and one run. 

LA Angels vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction

Give me the better team with the better pitcher here. Cecconi has been quite impressive for the Guardians and in his last start he gave up five hits and one run. For the Angels it’s Kyle Hendricks who isn’t the same pitcher that he was when he was apart of the Cubs. In his last start, he gave up only three runs, but he did give up seven hits and played with fire all game. The Guardians are going to make him pay for his struggles, Back the Guardians on the money line to cash.