The Cleveland Guardians (53-53) and the Houston Astros (59-47) open a 3-game series Monday at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Guardians lead 2-1
The Guardians picked up a 5-0 win at Guaranteed Rate Field in the 4-game series finale against the Chicago White Sox Sunday, gaining the split. Cleveland has won 4 of the last 6 games overall to get back to .500 on the season.
Cleveland acquired RHP Noah Syndergaard from the Los Angeles Dodgers for INF Amed Rosario, and the pitcher known as “Thor” will make his debut Monday night. He hasn’t made a start since June 7 due to a blister.