MLB Prediction: Can Kluber lead the Indians over the Orioles? 6/19/17
Will the Cleveland Indians go on the road and take down the Baltimore Orioles when the two meet up tonight at 7:05PM ET? Here’s our MLB Prediction for this big AL clash.
THE ODDS
According to the latest oddsmakers, the Indians are the clear favorite on the road, as they are getting odds of -170 to win. The Orioles are listed with a money line of +155 to prevail, while the over/under total has been set at 9 runs. These two have yet to meet this year.
PITCHING MATCHUP
The pitching matchup in this game has Corey Kluber (5-2, 4.15 ERA) on the mound to face Dylan Bundy (7-5, 3.29) of the Orioles.
After a poor start to the season, Kluber has been largely solid for the past month. His last start saw him go seven innings and allow just two runs. For the season he has 69 strikeouts and 17 walks in 56.1 innings. He has a 1.21 WHIP. Bundy has a low ERA, but he has struggled to get deep into games lately, going just 16 innings over his last three starts combined. He has 63 strikeouts this year with 26 walks and a 1.17 WHIP.
THE INDIANS
Cleveland comes in hot, winning five straight entering this game, including a four game sweep at Minnesota. The Indians are 36-31 overall and 21-14 on the road. The Indians are averaging 4.70 runs per game while allowing 4.13 per contest. Cleveland is being led by Edwin Encarnacion, who has 16 home runs and 36 RBI this season. Jose Ramirez has added 21 doubles, 11 homers and 34 RBI with a .313 average.
THE ORIOLES
Baltimore has won two straight over St. Louis coming into today’s game. The Orioles are 34-34 on the season and 23-11 at home. Baltimore puts up 4.60 runs per game this season, but gives up 5.26 per contest. The Orioles are being led by Jonathan Schoop, who has 20 doubles, 13 home runs and 41 RBI. Chris Davis has added 14 home runs as well.
MLB PREDICTION
Both teams come in hot, but the Indians are just a touch hotter. They have been hitting the ball well lately and that should be able to continue against a Baltimore team that is allowing far too many runs this season.
Kluber seems to be turning the corner to being more of the ace that Cleveland has grown accustomed to. I think he will put up another strong start today and lead Cleveland to the win.
MLB Prediction: Cleveland Indians -170
