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Cubs vs. Guardians Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/2)

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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Cubs vs. Guardians on July 2, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.

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Today's Betting Overview - Guardians vs. Cubs

The Guardians take on the Cubs on Sunday, July 2nd 2023 at Wrigley Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.

  • Matchup: Cleveland Guardians (40-42) vs. Chicago Cubs (38-43)
  • Date: Sunday, July 2nd 2023
  • Time: 2:20 ET
  • Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago

 

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Cleveland Guardians - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians come into this road contest vs Chicago with a below .500 record (40-42). In the AL Central standings, the team ranks 2nd. Heading into play, the Guardians have won half of their 43 road games, sitting at 20-23.

Despite having the advantage of being favored in 46 of their 82 games, Cleveland's record vs. the runline is just 39-43. The team has an over/under record of 34-46, with an average betting line of 8.

Aaron Civale gets the start for the Guardians with a below .500 record at 2-2. Through seven appearances, Aaron Civale has an ERA of 3.18. Currently, opponents are batting just .229 against the right-hander. Aaron Civale has given up four home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .292. Civale's WHIP of 1.26 comes along with a total of 15 walks allowed.

This season, runs have been hard to come by for Cleveland, as they are the 26th-ranked scoring team, averaging 4.0 runs per game. Together, the Guardians' offense has the 14th-ranked batting average, at .248. Overall, the team has hit just 54 home runs, placing them 25th in the league. Cleveland's overall OBP of .313 puts them 17th in the league.

 

Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

Heading into today's game against Cleveland, the Cubs have a record of just 38-43. This places the team 4th in the NL Central. Chicago will be looking to move above .500 at home, as they are currently 21-21 at Wrigley Field.

Having been favored in 50.6% of their games, Chicago has an above .500 record against the runline at 43-38. The team's over/under record comes in at 38-40 with an average betting line of 8.

For Chicago, Jameson Taillon will look to pick up a win over Cleveland, as he has a record of 2-6. Jameson Taillon will be looking to bring down an ERA of 6.90. In today's game, he will look to do a better job limiting base runners, as his batting average allowed sits at .295. Jameson Taillon has given up 12 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .369. Taillon has a WHIP of 1.55, with 20 walks allowed.

Chicago's offense enters play with the 16th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.6 runs per game. So far, the Cubs have combined for a team batting average of .247, placing them 15th in the league. The team's lineup has gone deep a total of 89 times, good for 17th in the league. To date, Chicago has the MLB's 9th best OBP at .325.

 

Today's MLB Betting Pick - Guardians vs. Cubs

Heading into today's matchup between Cleveland and Chicago, the Guardians are the betting favorite at -122 on the moneyline. Cleveland's implied win probability sits at 54.95%. The MLB predictive model shows Cleveland pulling out a close win over the Cubs. It is recommended to take the Guardians Moneyline -122 on the moneyline.

Recommended Betting Pick: Guardians Moneyline -122


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