Betting Preview: Athletics Seek to Snap 10-Game Skid Against Surging Guardians

Betting Preview: Athletics Seek to Snap 10-Game Skid Against Surging Guardians

By Michael Harrison

January 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM

The Cleveland Guardians (28-26) aim to secure a series win against the Oakland Athletics (20-40) at Progressive Field, with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 p.m.

Game Details:

  • Betting odds: Guardians -120, Athletics +102
  • Run line: Athletics +1.5 (-230)
  • Over/under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

  • Athletics: Frankie Montas (2-6, 3.06 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 78 K)
  • Guardians: Zach Plesac (2-4, 4.72 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 41 K)

Recent Performance:

  • Guardians have won 8 of their last 10 games
  • Athletics are on a 10-game losing streak
  • Jose Ramirez continues hot streak: .294/.394/.647, 16 HR, 56 RBI

Key Stats:

  • Guardians are 15-9 at Progressive Field
  • Jose Ramirez hitting .357 vs Montas with 1 HR
  • Andres Gimenez: 2-for-4 vs Montas with 1 HR, 4 RBI

Previous Game Recap:

  • Triston McKenzie: 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 6 K
  • Jose Ramirez: 3-for-4, HR, 2 doubles
  • Seth Brown and Sean Murphy hit solo HRs for Athletics

The Guardians look to capitalize on their momentum and secure their fourth straight series win, while the Athletics aim to snap their losing streak behind their top starter Frankie Montas.

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