Cleveland Guardians vs Oakland A's: April 29 AL Matchup Betting Guide
The Cleveland Guardians (7-12) face the Oakland A's (10-9) in the opener of a three-game series at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 pm ET.
Game Details:
- Betting odds: A's -138, Guardians +118
- Run line: Guardians +1.5 (-194)
- Over/Under: 6.5 runs
Pitching Matchup:
- Guardians: Aaron Civale (0-2, 9.58 ERA)
- Athletics: Frankie Montas (2-2, 3.28 ERA)
Key Stats:
- Guardians have lost 7 straight games
- Jose Ramirez hitting .347 with 6 HR and 25 RBI this season
- Ramirez batting .308 vs Montas; rest of team 2-for-31
- A's rank 19th in runs scored
- Guardians are 3-11 in last 14 vs Oakland
Game Analysis: The struggling Guardians look to snap their losing streak against an overperforming A's team. While Oakland has exceeded expectations at 10-9, their depleted roster presents an opportunity for Cleveland. The key will be getting a quality start from Civale, who has struggled mightily (9.58 ERA). Montas gives Oakland the pitching advantage, but the A's limited offense means the Guardians can win with just modest run production.
The Value Pick: Despite being underdogs, the Guardians present betting value at +118 against a rebuilding A's team. Look for Cleveland's losing streak to end if they can scratch across a few runs against Montas.