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MLB Prop Bets: Cleveland Guardians vs Baltimore Orioles (April 17, 2026)

The Baltimore Orioles (9-10) face the Cleveland Guardians (11-9) at Progressive Field on Friday at 6:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Chris Bassitt is the probable pitcher for the Orioles, while Tanner Bibee is the probable pitcher for the Guardians. The Guardians are favored to win at -143, while the Orioles are at +119. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.

  • The Orioles (-186) have a 7-12 Run Line record this season, while the Guardians (+153) hold a record of 11-9.
  • The Orioles have a 9-10-0 O/U record this season (meaning nine games have gone over the total runs line and 10 have gone under). The Guardians have a 9-11-0 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Orioles are averaging 4.2 runs per game this season (19th in the league). Comparatively, the Guardians are averaging 4.0 (22nd).
  • In the field, the Orioles are allowing 4.3 runs per game this season (T15th in the league), while the Guardians are allowing an average of 4.2 runs (10th).

Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.

Batting Insights:

Batting Average

  • Looking at their batting averages this season, the Orioles are at .240 (ranking 12th in the Major leagues), while the Guardians are batting .231 (21st).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Guardians have hit 20 (T10th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Orioles have managed 17 (T17th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Orioles have recorded 78 RBIs to rank 17th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Guardians have recorded 74 RBIs to rank T21st.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Guardians have an earned run average of 3.95 this season (13th in the Majors), while The Orioles have an ERA of 4.01 (16th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Orioles have recorded 169 this season, ranking 12th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Guardians rank 2nd for total strikeouts, recording 190.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .232 against the Guardians this season (12th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Orioles' opponents are at .253 (25th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Orioles 1-3-15 1-1-10 0-2-5 1-1-13 0-2-2 0-0-0 1-2-7
    Guardians 5-0-15 2-0-5 3-0-10 1-0-4 4-0-11 0-0-0 4-0-6

Lead After Three Innings

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Orioles 5-9-5 5-5-2 0-4-3 4-6-5 1-3-0 0-0-0 3-4-3
    Guardians 7-7-6 3-3-1 4-4-5 2-1-2 5-6-4 0-0-0 4-3-3

NRFI/YRFI

  • The NRFI is 14-5 in Orioles games this season. The Guardians have a 12-8 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Guardians recorded a 4-2 victory over the Orioles at Progressive Field yesterday. Jose Ramirez was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs.