Orioles vs. Guardians: Betting Preview for August 3

Published 5:25 am Saturday, August 3, 2024

The Baltimore Orioles (65-46) and the Cleveland Guardians (67-42) will square off on Saturday, August 3 at Progressive Field, with Zach Eflin getting the nod for the Orioles and Joey Cantillo taking the mound for the Guardians. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:15 PM ET.

Bookmakers have tabbed the Orioles (-135) as moneyline favorites versus the Guardians (+110). This game carries a total of 9 runs (over -105; under -115).

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Orioles vs. Guardians Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
  • Time: 7:15 PM ET
  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Venue: Progressive Field
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Orioles -135
  • Moneyline Underdog: Guardians +110
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Eflin gets the start for the Orioles, his 21st of the season. He is 6-7 with a 4.11 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 116 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent time out came on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when the righty tossed six innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing 10 hits.
  • Eflin has seven quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Eflin will try to build on a 10-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.8 innings per appearance).
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 20 appearances this season.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Orioles Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Baltimore Orioles lead the league with 172 total home runs, averaging 1.5 per game.
  • Baltimore leads MLB with a .451 slugging percentage this season, racking up 386 extra-base hits.
  • The Orioles’ .253 batting average is eighth-best in the majors.
  • Baltimore has the No. 3 offense in MLB action, scoring five runs per game (560 total runs).
  • The Orioles are 11th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .318.
  • The Orioles strike out 8.2 times per game, the No. 12 average in baseball.
  • Baltimore has a 3.89 team ERA that ranks 12th across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Baltimore’s pitching staff is 12th in the majors with a collective 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Orioles pitchers combine for the No. 7 WHIP in the majors (1.230).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.