Washington Nationals vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 6/2/24
Carlos Carrasco and the Cleveland Guardians will host the Nationals on Sunday, with the game getting started at 1:40 PM ET from Progressive Field in Cleveland. Washington is starting Jake Irvin, and the Guardians are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -150. The Nationals are +125, and the over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.
Cleveland comes into the game with a record of 39-19 and has won two straight, while the Nationals are 26-31 and are 3rd in the NL East. Jake Irvin will be making his MLB debut for the Nationals. MASN will be televising Sunday’s interleague matchup.
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline -150
This game will be played at Progressive Field at 1:40 ET on Sunday, June 2nd.
HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS GUARDIANS:
- We have the Guardians winning by a score of 6 to 4
- If you’re looking for a run line pick, we also like the Guardians to cover
- As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over
The most recent game o of this Indians vs Nationals series came right down to the end, as the Nationals rallied late but still fell short with the Indians winning 3-2 at home. Heading into the game, the Indians were favored at -145 on the money line.
Ben Lively got the start for the Indians, going just 5 2/3 innings while giving up two runs and striking out four. He did not factor in the decision, as Emmanuel Clase got the save. Mitchell Parker had a rough outing for the Nationals, taking the loss after going 5 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs.
Jose Ramirez was the difference for the Indians, as he homered twice, scored three times, and drove in two runs. Kyle Manzardo also had a two RBI game at the plate. As for the Nationals, Luis Garcia Jr. had a two-hit game and drove in a run.
Nationals Records & Stats
Washington is on the road today, looking to pick up a win vs. the Guardians after dropping the first two games of the series. The Nationals’ overall record is 26-31, and they are 14.0 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. So far, they have gone 8-6 in divisional matchups.
As the underdog, the Nationals are 23-29 this season compared to 3-2 as the favorite. They have an overall series record of 7-10-1 and have won two straight series. At home, the Nationals are 10-13 this year and 16-18 on the road.
Washington is 35-22 against the run line this season, including a 22-12 mark on the road. The Nationals have been underdogs in 52 of their 55 games, going 32-20 against the run line in those contests. Their average run differential in all games is -0.3 runs per game, but in their 23 losses, it’s -3.4 runs per game.
Washington’s over/under record is 25-30 this season, and their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8.5, their record is 9-10, and they have played 15 games with that line. Overall, 26.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.
Right-hander Jake Irvin gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces off against the Guardians on the road. He has made 11 starts this year and has a record of 2-5 with a 3.43 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Irvin has a WHIP of 1.03 and opponents are batting .223 this year. One positive note is that he has turned in six quality starts this year. In his last outing, Irvin finished with a no-decision, going six innings and not giving up a run against the Braves. Before that, he had lost three straight starts.
Washington’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 24th in the MLB. They have been a little better at home, scoring 4.2 runs per game. As a team, the Nationals are batting just .230 and have the league’s 19th ranked home run total.
CJ Abrams has been the Nationals’ top home run threat this season, as his nine home runs are 12th in the league. However, he has struggled of late, going 4/22 in his last five games. Joey Meneses comes into the game with a team-high 27 RBIs but is batting only .239 for the season. Eddie Rosario has been even worse, batting just .174.
Guardians Records & Stats
Cleveland comes into today’s game vs. the Nationals with an overall record of 39-19, good for 1st place in the AL Central. They hold a five-game lead over the Royals in the division and are 10-5 against other teams in the AL Central. The Guardians have won two straight games, and they are 8-2 across their last 10.
At home, the Guardians are 20-6 this year and have gone 19-13 on the road. So far, they have been really good in day games, going 17-4 this year. As the favorite, the Guardians are 27-11, and they are 12-8 when the oddsmakers have them as the underdog.
The Guardians have been a solid run line team this season, going 33-25 overall. They have been especially good at home, where they are 15-11 against the run line. Their average run margin for the season is +1.4, and they have a run line record of 18-14 on the road.
The Cleveland Guardians are playing at home against the Washington Nationals today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Guardians’ games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 29-25. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the line has been set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 5-10. So far this season, 22.4% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, while 51.7% have had lower lines.
Carlos Carrasco gets the start for the Guardians today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Rangers. In that May 15th start, he took the loss, going 5 innings and giving up 2 earned runs on 5 hits. Looking back further, Carrasco has given up at least 2 earned runs in each of his last three outings. For the season, he has made 9 starts, has a record of 2-4, and his ERA is 5.16. Opposing batters are hitting .261 off Carrasco this year, and his WHIP is 1.46.
Jose Ramirez has been a huge run producer for the Guardians this season, as his 57 RBIs are the best in the league. He is also 5th in the league with 16 homers, while batting .276. Over his last eight games, Ramirez is batting .400 with four homers. Josh Naylor is 2nd on the team with 42 RBIs but has struggled of late, hitting just .152 in his last eight games.
Andrés Giménez and David Fry have both been swinging the bat well for the Guardians, as they are both on five-game hitting streaks. Fry has three homers in his last seven games, while Giménez is 10/30 in his last seven games.