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MLB Prop Bets: Athletics vs Cleveland Guardians (May 1, 2026)

The Cleveland Guardians (16-16) face the Athletics (17-14) at Sutter Health Park on Friday at 9:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Joey Cantillo is the probable pitcher for the Guardians, while J.T. Ginn is the probable pitcher for the Athletics. The Athletics are favored to win at -118, while the Guardians are at -102. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -102 and UNDER at -118.

  • The Guardians (+147) have a 16-16 Run Line record this season, while the Athletics (-178) hold a record of 19-12.
  • The Guardians have a 15-17-0 O/U record this season (meaning 15 games have gone over the total runs line and 17 have gone under). The Athletics have a 14-15-2 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Guardians are averaging 3.8 runs per game this season (27th in the league). Comparatively, the Athletics are averaging 4.2 (20th).
  • In the field, the Guardians are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (7th in the league), while the Athletics are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (T13th).

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 Guardians are at .228 (ranking 26th in the Major leagues), while the Athletics are batting .245 (12th).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Athletics have hit 32 (17th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Guardians have managed 31 (T18th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Guardians have recorded 118 RBIs to rank T25th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Athletics have recorded 128 RBIs to rank 20th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Athletics have an earned run average of 4.23 this season (17th in the Majors), while The Guardians have an ERA of 3.77 (7th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Guardians have recorded 297 this season, ranking 2nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Athletics rank 24th for total strikeouts, recording 248.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .245 against the Athletics this season (18th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Guardians' opponents are at .227 (7th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Guardians 7-3-22 3-2-11 4-1-11 3-2-10 4-1-12 0-0-0 2-3-5
    Athletics 5-12-14 1-6-6 4-6-8 1-4-2 4-8-12 0-0-0 4-3-3

Lead After Three Innings

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Guardians 12-9-11 6-4-6 6-5-5 6-2-7 6-7-4 0-0-0 5-2-3
    Athletics 13-12-6 4-6-3 9-6-3 1-4-2 12-8-4 0-0-0 6-2-2

NRFI/YRFI

  • The NRFI is 19-13 in Guardians games this season. The Athletics have a 13-18 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Guardians recorded an 8-2 victory over the Athletics at Progressive Field when these teams last met on July 20, 2025. Angel Martinez was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 2 RBIs.