Mets vs Guardians Prediction 8/6/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Mets vs Guardians prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, August 6th at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets are 49-66 this season after they won the first two games by scores of 6-2 and 6-5. In game two, New York tied the game at five in the ninth inning and scored the only run in the 10th for the win. The Mets recorded eight hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Young, who went 2-4 with one RBI. Scott allowed six hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings, while McDermott picked up the win and Duarte got the save. Prior to this series, New York lost three out of four against the Marlins, but did win two out of three against the Braves before that. 

This season, New York has a 4.07 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 469 runs with a .232 batting average and a .303 on base percentage. Juan Soto (IL) has led the Mets with 21 home runs and 52 RBIs, while Bo Bichette has added 11 home runs and 55 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Nolan McLean, who is 7-7 with a 3.29 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP over 125.2 innings pitched this season. 

Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview

The Cleveland Guardians are 57-58 this year after they lost game two by a score of 5-6 last night. Cleveland erased a 3-0 deficit and led 5-4, but they blew the save with two outs in the ninth and lost in the 10th. The Guardians recorded 11 hits and they committed three errors, while they were led by Lowe, who went 2-6 with two RBIs in the game. Bibee allowed four hits and three earned runs over 5.2 innings, while Smith blew the save and Festa got the loss. Prior to this series, Cleveland lost two out of three against the Diamondbacks, but did win two out of three against the Reds before that. 

This season, Cleveland has a 3.74 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 453 runs with a .232 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs, while Angel Martinez has added 11 home runs and 34 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Foster Griffin, who is 12-3 with a 3.06 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP over 129.1 innings pitched this year. 

Mets vs Guardians Prediction 

Cleveland comes into this matchup trying to avoid being swept, as they continue to struggle over the last week. The Guardians are 28-30 at home this year, while the Mets are 24-32 on the road. New York has won two in a row and they have allowed 5+ runs in three of those five. The Guardians are starting Griffin, who was fantastic for the Nationals this year, but has allowed nine earned runs in his last two starts, while McLean has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight. Take the Mets to get the win here.

David Racey's Pick: Mets ML