The Los Angeles Dodgers head to Progressive Field on Memorial Day to start a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians. First pitch is set for 6:10PM ET. Los Angeles is coming off a tough weekend in New York, while Cleveland returns home after winning three of four in Detroit.
The Dodgers lost 3-1 to the Mets on Sunday, dropping to 3-6 in their last nine games. Cleveland was shut out in its last game but had already secured a series win over the AL Central-leading Tigers. Both teams sit near the top of their divisions heading into this matchup.
Guardians Preview – Can the Streak at Home Continue?
Cleveland has been solid at home with a 14-8 record at Progressive Field. The Guardians went 3-1 in their last series and now face a big test in the defending champs. Jose Ramirez has been red-hot, riding an 18-game hitting streak into Monday’s game.
Gavin Williams starts for Cleveland and enters with a 4-2 record and a 3.94 ERA. But he has struggled in past starts against the Dodgers, going 0-2 with an 18.00 ERA in two outings. The Guardians’ bullpen has been strong, with a 3.47 ERA over 161 innings this season.
Cleveland trends include hitting the moneyline in 14 of their last 22 home games. They’ve also seen the game total stay under in 11 of their last 15 games overall, relying on pitching and defense to win games.
Dodgers Preview – Looking to Bounce Back from Road Struggles
Los Angeles enters Monday at 32-21 on the season but is only 13-13 on the road. The team has dropped six of its last nine games and committed four errors in Sunday’s loss to the Mets. Shohei Ohtani hit his 18th home run of the year and now has a 1.025 OPS.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound for the Dodgers. He’s 5-3 with a 1.86 ERA and has given up just three earned runs in his last 19 innings. This will be Yamamoto’s first career start against Cleveland, and he’ll look to keep the Guardians’ bats in check.
The Dodgers average 5.55 runs per game and are top five in home runs and OPS. Despite injuries to the pitching staff, their bullpen has held a 3.83 ERA, with Tanner Scott and Alex Vesia leading the group in late innings.
Betting Prediction
Los Angeles is a -185 favorite with the total set at 8.0 runs. Yamamoto has been one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball, and the Dodgers’ lineup has power at the top. The Guardians have been strong at home, but their starter has had trouble against this lineup.
With Ohtani swinging a hot bat and Yamamoto dealing, the Dodgers should have the edge. Look for the Dodgers to win behind a strong start and enough offense to cover the run line.
Pick: Dodgers -1.5
Take the Dodgers to win this game on Monday. Enjoy the game and best of luck with all your MLB Betting!
