San Diego Padres vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 7/21/24, 11:44 AM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 7/21/24 at 12:24 PM in MLB Picks

With a sensational start from Cease where he only allowed 1 hit to the Guardians and struck out 10, the Padres took the second game of the series. They threaten to give the Guardians only their second series loss at Progressive Field. Games 1 and 2 ended 7-0, continuing the trend of low-run games this year in Cleveland. In Guardians' home games this year, 60% have resulted in Game Total UNDER. For the third time in a row, betting sites will insist on setting the total line at 7.5. Lively, 32, found a resurgence in his career and a virtual permanent spot in the Guardians' starting rotation. The veteran found a way to navigate games and almost always throw 5 solid IP in each of his starts.

Right-hander King will start the decisive game for Padres, carrying with him a streak of three great starts in a row where he never allowed more than 1 ER. Three times this season King reached double digits in strikeouts and in his last start he struck out 9. King's numbers are even better for specific cases like tomorrow's, as King has a 1.77 ERA and a 4-0 road record this season and has never allowed runs against the Guardians in his career.