MLB Prop Bets: Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros (April 20, 2026)
The Houston Astros (8-15) face the Cleveland Guardians (13-10) at Progressive Field on Monday at 6:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Colton Gordon is the probable pitcher for the Astros, while Slade Cecconi is the probable pitcher for the Guardians.
- The Astros have a 16-7-0 O/U record this season (meaning 16 games have gone over the total runs line and seven have gone under). The Guardians have an 11-12-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Astros are averaging 5.3 runs per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Guardians are averaging only 4.1 (20th).
- In the field, the Astros are allowing a whopping 6.1 runs per game this season (29th in the league), while the Guardians are allowing an average of 4.1 runs (11th).
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 Astros are at .255 (ranking 6th in the Major leagues), while the Guardians are batting .226 (22nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Guardians have hit 25 (T8th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Astros have managed 27 (5th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Astros have recorded 112 RBIs to rank 3rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Guardians have recorded 90 RBIs to rank T16th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Guardians have an earned run average of 3.91 this season (12th in the Majors), while The Astros have an ERA of 6.11 (30th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Astros have recorded 222 this season, ranking 2nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Guardians rank 1st for total strikeouts, recording 229.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .223 against the Guardians this season (7th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Astros' opponents are at .263 (28th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 7-8-8 | 5-3-5 | 2-5-3 | 4-4-8 | 3-4-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-7-1 |
| Guardians | 5-0-18 | 2-0-8 | 3-0-10 | 1-0-7 | 4-0-11 | 0-0-0 | 3-0-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 9-8-6 | 6-4-3 | 3-4-3 | 6-6-4 | 3-2-2 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
| Guardians | 8-7-8 | 4-3-3 | 4-4-5 | 3-1-4 | 5-6-4 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 7-16 in Astros games this season. The Guardians have a 15-8 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Guardians recorded a 4-2 victory over the Astros at Daikin Park when these teams last met on July 9, 2025. Jose Ramirez was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording an RBI. The Guardians have now won four straight against the Astros.
