Guardians vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 September 2024
Last updated: Sep 28, 2024, 10:10PM | Published: Sep 27, 2024, 7:29PMThe Cleveland Guardians will sqaure off with the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field on Sunday, commencing at 8:10am AEST.
The Guardians will have Ben Lively (13-9, 3.80 ERA) start, while the Astros are going with Justin Verlander (4-6, 5.55 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Guardians vs Astros game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Cleveland vs Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Guardians a 54% chance of winning against the Astros at Progressive Field.
Guardians vs Astros: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Progressive Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Guardians $1.67, Astros $2.20
- Line: Guardians -1.5 ($2.50), Astros +1.5 ($1.53)
- 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, the bookmakers currently have the Guardians at $1.67 and the Astros at $2.20.
The Guardians are 1.5-run favourites against the Astros, with odds of $2.50 available at TAB.
For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
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 Astros (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 64% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 62% of the time.
Guardians vs Astros: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $2.20 with TAB
- Line: Astros +1.5 at $1.53 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Guardians vs Astros best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Guardians have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Astros to win is our recommended option due to the 3.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Guardians vs Astros: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cleveland vs Houston game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
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Guardians vs Astros: Essential Details
The match-up between the Guardians and Astros at Progressive Field is scheduled to start at 8:10am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros
- Date: Sunday 29 September 2024
- Time: 8:10am AEST
- Venue: Progressive Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cleveland vs Houston predictions are the result of 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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