Cleveland Guardians at Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview/Prop Picks

The 32-27 Cleveland Guardians head out to Los Angeles to begin a three-game series against the Dodgers. After winning their last four games, the Guardians will look to take the same intensity to LA.

However, beating the LA Dodgers isn't an easy task in the slightest. Even worse news for the Guardians is they'll be facing one of the Dodgers' best pitchers tonight. 

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a record of 39-23 this season, with a 19-10 record at home. The Dodgers come into this game after two straight wins over the Angels.

However, they had a tough stretch against the Giants prior to that. After losing those three games, the Dodgers need to get a win here to get over 40 wins. Let's look at what each of these teams brings to the game.

Cleveland Guardians: Can the win streak continue in Cleveland?

The Cleveland Guardians are at the top of their game right now with four straight wins. However, today is a big test for them, especially after their recent games. During this four-game win streak, the Guardians have faced the Athletics and Rockies.

Neither of those teams is quite at the same point as the Dodgers. That being said, the Guardians need to be at their best today.

On the mound for the Guardians is the 2-4 Zach Plesac, who has an ERA of 4.70. This unfortunate ERA could spell trouble for the Guardians tonight.

They do, however, have a slight edge on the Dodgers in terms of batting averages. At the moment, the Guardians have a team batting average of .251, which ranks 8th in MLB. Will that be enough to win them this one?

Los Angeles Dodgers: Kershaw takes the mound tonight

The biggest news tonight for the Dodgers is that Clayton Kershaw will take the mound today. Kershaw has a record of 4-1 this season with an ERA of 2.12 this season.

Dodgers pitchers overall have a collective ERA of 2.98, which ranks second in Major League Baseball. However, the last ten games for the Dodgers have looked pretty rough, especially in terms of pitching.

Over their last ten games, the Dodgers have gone 4-6 with a 2.11 batting average. When looking at pitching, the last ten games have an average ERA of 4.03. This game against the Guardians will give them a good chance to bounce back.

With Kershaw on the mound, they should be able to slow down the Cleveland batters as well. So, who's the best bet tonight?

Cleveland Guardians vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick

When looking at each of these teams, one thing stands out the most, pitching. On one side, you have the 2-4 Zach Plesac, who has struggled immensely this season.

On the opposite side, you have Clayton Kershaw, who is 4-1 with an ERA of 2.12. This vast pitching advantage puts the Dodgers in the driver's seat for this game. 

We'll start by taking the Los Angeles Dodgers -265 in this game. Along with that, we'll pair the under with our pick. The total is set at eight in this game, and the total has gone under in four of the Dodgers' last five games.

DunkelIndex Free Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -265, UNDER

Prop Picks

Cleveland (+100) UNDER 2.5 Runs

LA is allowing 3.34 runs per 9 innings on defense, which ranks No. 2 in the league, while holding opponents to a .214 team batting average, which also ranks No. 2. Scores have gone UNDER in seven of the Dodgers’ last 10 games versus AL Central opponents.

With Dunkel predicting an LA victory by the score of 3-2, take the Guardians (+100) to finish UNDER their Vegas team total of 2.5 runs against the Dodgers.

Clayton Kershaw (+100) UNDER 1.5 Earned Runs

Kershaw has given up 8 earned runs in 34.0 innings pitches this season for an ERA of 2.12. The veteran lefthander has given up more than 2 earned runs in just two of his six starts so far.

With Dunkel predicting an LA home victory while keeping Cleveland UNDER their team run total, take Kershaw (+100) to finish UNDER 1.5 earned runs against the Guardians.

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