Astros vs. Guardians Prediction and Odds - Aug 7, 2022

Last updated: Dec 21, 2023, 11:42AM | Published: Aug 6, 2022, 9:33AM

The Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros clash in MLB at Progressive Field on Sunday, starting at 12:05PM ET.

Triston McKenzie (7-8, 3.38 ERA) will be on the bump for the Guardians, pitting him against Cristian Javier (6-7, 3.24 ERA) for the Astros.

Dimers' free betting picks for Astros vs. Guardians, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Astros vs. Guardians?

Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Astros-Guardians MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 54% chance of defeating the Guardians.

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Astros vs. Guardians Current Odds

Run Line: Guardians +1.5 (-140), Astros -1.5 (+125)
Moneyline: Guardians +115, Astros -130
Total: Over/Under 8 (+100/-118)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Guardians are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Astros, with -140 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Astros (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +125.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Guardians at +115. That means you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.

Meanwhile, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -118.

As always, check out all of the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Guardians (+1.5) are a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Astros vs. Guardians

Run Line: Guardians +1.5 @ -140 via DraftKings Sportsbook (59% probability)
Moneyline: Guardians @ +115 via DraftKings Sportsbook
Total: Over 8 @ +100 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to help you make better decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the USA.

While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Guardians moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Astros vs. Guardians Betting Guide

Use our widget below to explore up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Houston vs. Cleveland, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Sunday's Astros-Guardians matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live updates.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Astros vs. Guardians on Sunday August 7, 2022.

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Astros vs. Guardians 2022 Game Info

Sunday's action between the Guardians and Astros at Progressive Field is scheduled to begin at 12:05PM ET.

Who: Cleveland Guardians vs. Houston Astros
Date: Sunday August 7, 2022
Time: 12:05PM ET / 9:05AM PT
Venue: Progressive Field

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