With the end of the MLB season approaching fast, the game between Cleveland Guardians and Los Angeles Dodgers to be held at Dodger Stadium becomes increasingly crucial. The Guardians have their chance at an 80-60 record, while the Dodgers have a net lead of 84-56. This is a critical junction for both teams as they look for favorable playoff positions. Slated for Friday in front of the bright lights and cameras of Dodger Stadium, one of the great baseball venues, this game is worth seeing with some pro handicapping experts, considering it will be vital as far as the winning momentum is concerned.
Guardians vs. Dodgers 9/6/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Friday, September 6, 2024 at 10:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Dodger Stadium |
| Watch: | MLBN, BSGL, MLB.TV |
| Guardians odds: | +137 Moneyline |
| Dodgers odds: | -161 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 9.5 |
Guardians (80-60) vs. Dodgers (84-56)
In their last five outings, the Cleveland Guardians have put up some solid performances, registering wins over Kansas City and Pittsburgh. The previous match statistics are more like a up and down. After a disappointing 1-4 result, there was a complete turnaround with wins of 7-1 and 4-2 over the Royals and a 6-1 pasting of the Pirates, only to lose 0-3 again. This fluctuation in results enhances their effectiveness in the game and reflects the unpredictability of their performance.
| Cleveland Guardians Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 4, 2025 | KC | 1-4 | Lose |
| Sep 3, 2025 | KC | 7-1 | Win |
| Sep 2, 2025 | KC | 4-2 | Win |
| Sep 1, 2025 | PIT | 6-1 | Win |
| Aug 31, 2024 | PIT | 0-3 | Lose |
Safe to say, the Dodgers, despite suffering from a damaging 1-10 drubbing to the Angels, have to a larger extent asserted themselves at home registering 10 wins in their last 12 games played at Dodger Stadium. The offensive machine was fully impressed in wins such as the 11-6 over the Arizona where they could tear the other team apart and score several runs in a single game.
| Los Angeles Dodgers Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 4, 2025 | LAA | 1-10 | Lose |
| Sep 3, 2025 | LAA | 6-2 | Win |
| Sep 2, 2025 | ARI | 11-6 | Win |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ARI | 3-14 | Lose |
| Aug 31, 2024 | ARI | 8-6 | Win |
Matthew Boyd (1-1, 2.38 ERA) vs. Landon Knack (2-2, 3.00 ERA)
Matthew Boyd, the Guardians’ starting pitcher, has been terrific so far with a brilliant 2.38 ERA and 0.84 WHIP over 22.2 innings pitched. There is no surprise that control and efficiency have worked for Boyd whereby he gave up only 14 hits and walked 5 batters. In order to get by against the potent line up of the Dodgers, he will need to be able to limit the runs.
Dodgers’ pitcher Landon Knack has a slightly higher ERA at 3.00. He has a WHIP of 1.00 over a span of 48 innings which includes 44 strikeouts, 36 hits and 12 walks given up. Even with 9 home runs under his belt, Knack’s impressive numbers on strikeouts speak volumes about what he can bring to the table on a good day.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+127), Total Odds: 9.5
The betting landscape sees the Dodgers favored slightly in the spread, reflecting their robust home record and offensive power. The under on a total of 9.5 aligns with both teams’ recent trends towards strong pitching duels.
Guardians Betting Trends
Cleveland’s recent games suggest a propensity for lower-scoring outcomes, with the total going UNDER in 4 of their last 5. Their 5-2 SU record in the recent games highlights their potential to pull off upsets, especially given their 4-1 SU advantage in recent visits to LA.
Dodgers Betting Trends
The Dodgers exhibit a contrasting trend with the total going OVER in 7 of their last 8 games, powered by their high slugging percentage and home run capability. Their 12-4 SU record in the last 16 games at home speaks to their stronghold at Dodger Stadium, despite their recent struggles against Cleveland in these settings.
Guardians vs. Dodgers 9/6/24 Betting Picks
When looking at the present form and the historical context, it is a bit more of the Dodgers in this matchup considering both the fact that they do well at home and the Guardians have been all over the place on the road. But seeing the odds and the trends, it appears that they are looking to go with the total falling under, given that both starting pitchers possess a lot of strength.
As for the free baseball picks, with the Dodgers being favored, the team might actually have more value in taking the Guardians on the spread, which is set at (+1.5). Their tendency to create competitive scenarios often allows them to stay within a game or even win, and with Boyd’s pitching, perhaps they can be a good bet on the road against a Dodgers club that can be inconsistent at home.