Los Angeles Dodgers
Cleveland Guardians
(-105/-115)+110
As the Cleveland Guardians take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Progressive Field on May 27, 2025, fans are eager to see if the Guardians can bounce back after a disappointing 7-2 loss to the Dodgers just yesterday. This game marks the second matchup of the series, with the Guardians hoping to turn the tide against one of the top teams in baseball.
Currently, the Guardians sit at 29-24, enjoying an above-average season, but their offense has struggled, ranking 24th in MLB. They will send Tanner Bibee to the mound, who carries a 4-4 record and a respectable ERA of 3.57. However, his xFIP of 4.42 suggests he may have been a bit fortunate thus far. Bibee is a high-flyball pitcher (38% FB%) facing a Dodgers squad that has hit 84 home runs this season, the 2nd most in MLB. This matchup could pose a challenge as the powerful Dodgers offense looks to capitalize on Bibee’s flyball tendencies.
On the other hand, the Dodgers come into this game with a strong 33-21 record and are riding the momentum of their recent victory. Dustin May, projected to start for Los Angeles, has a 2-4 record and an ERA of 4.09, which is slightly above average. While May has demonstrated some ability on the mound, he has struggled with control, projecting to allow 2.1 walks per game, which could be an area for the Guardians to exploit.
With the Guardians’ implied team total at 4.29 runs and the Dodgers at 4.71 runs, betting markets indicate this will be a competitive game. The Guardians’ bullpen, ranked 6th in MLB, could play a crucial role if the game remains close late. As these two teams clash, it will be intriguing to see if Cleveland’s pitchers can hold the powerful Los Angeles lineup at bay and secure a vital win.
Los Angeles Dodgers Insights
- Los Angeles Dodgers bats as a group grade out 4th- in baseball for power this year when judging by their 10.7% Barrel%.Explain: Barrel% measures how often a player hits the ball at the optimal exit velocity and launch angle and is a terrific measure of underlying power.
Betting Trends
- Cleveland Guardians – Over/Under 1.5 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total (-145/+115)The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+7.05 Units / 51% ROI)
- Over/Under 9.0 Game Total (-105/-115)The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.80 Units / 10% ROI)