The San Diego Padres (50-49) open the 2nd half Friday with a 3-game set at the Cleveland Guardians (58-37). First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET (Apple TV+) at Progressive Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s' lines around the Padres vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting of 2024; Padres took 2 of 3 last season
After winning 12 of 15 games to jump into the thick of the Wild Card race, the Padres dropped 6 of 7 heading into the All-Star break. They are 1 game out of a playoff spot as the 2nd half begins.
The Guardians closed the 1st half with a 2-5 road trip, but still maintain the best record in the AL and a 4.5 game lead in the AL Central Division. They open the 2nd half at home where they are an MLB-best 30-11 on the season.