Guardians vs Diamondbacks Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 7, 2024, 5:10PM | Published: Aug 6, 2024, 5:30PM
The Cleveland Guardians will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB action at Progressive Field on Thursday, commencing at 3:10am AEST.
The Guardians will send Carlos Carrasco (3-9, 5.53 ERA) to the mound, while the Diamondbacks will counter with Brandon Pfaadt (5-6, 3.98 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Guardians vs Diamondbacks game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Cleveland vs Arizona MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Diamondbacks a 53% chance of winning against the Guardians at Progressive Field.
Guardians vs Diamondbacks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Progressive Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Guardians $2.15, Diamondbacks $1.71
- Line: Guardians +1.5 ($1.67), Diamondbacks -1.5 ($2.20)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Guardians at $2.15 and the Diamondbacks at $1.71.
The Guardians are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Diamondbacks, with odds of $1.67 available at TAB.
For the favourite Diamondbacks (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.20.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Guardians (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 58% of the time.
Guardians vs Diamondbacks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $2.15 with TAB (2.4% edge)
- Line: Guardians +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB (60% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (58% probability)
These Guardians vs Diamondbacks best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Diamondbacks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Guardians to win is our recommended option due to the 2.4% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Guardians vs Diamondbacks: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cleveland vs Arizona game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
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Guardians vs Diamondbacks: Essential Details
The game between the Guardians and Diamondbacks at Progressive Field is scheduled to begin at 3:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Cleveland Guardians vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Date: Thursday 8 August 2024
- Time: 3:10am AEST
- Venue: Progressive Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Our Cleveland vs Arizona predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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