Guardians vs. Dodgers: MLB Betting Preview and Odds for June 17 Showdown

Guardians vs. Dodgers: MLB Betting Preview and Odds for June 17 Showdown

By Michael Harrison

March 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM

The Cleveland Guardians (32-27) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (39-23) at Dodger Stadium on Friday, June 17, with first pitch at 10:10 p.m.

Game Details:

  • Odds: Dodgers -260, Guardians +215
  • Run Line: Guardians +1.5 (+104)
  • Over/Under: 8 runs
  • Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

Pitching Matchup:

  • Guardians: Zach Plesac (2-4, 4.70 ERA, 1.29 WHIP)
  • Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (4-1, 2.12 ERA, 0.79 WHIP)

Team Stats & Trends:

  • Guardians have won 8 of last 10 games
  • Guardians rank 10th in MLB (4.67 runs/game)
  • Dodgers lead MLB in scoring
  • Dodgers are 19-10 at home
  • Dodgers have won 17 of last 20 vs AL Central

Key Players: Guardians:

  • Jose Ramirez: .306/.399/.649, 16 HR, 62 RBI, 40 R, 11 SB

Dodgers:

  • Mookie Betts: .273/.349/.535, 17 HR, 53 R, 40 RBI
  • Freddie Freeman: .286, 5 HR, 34 RBI
  • Trea Turner: .298, 8 HR, 47 RBI, 13 SB

The Guardians enter on a hot streak but face their toughest test yet against Kershaw and the powerful Dodgers lineup. Despite being underdogs, Cleveland's recent momentum gives them a chance to compete in this interleague matchup.

Dodgers Stadium at night

Dodgers Stadium at night

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