- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Spectrum SportsNet LA
- Betting Odds: Cleveland (+125) Los Angeles (-145)
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This Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers (3-0) take on the Cleveland Guardians (2-2). The current moneyline places Cleveland at +125 and Los Angeles at -145, with a total over/under of 9 runs. The game features starting pitchers Tanner Bibee for Cleveland and Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers.
The Guardians have recorded a slugging percentage of .338, with 47 strikeouts and just 9 walks over the season. They’ve tallied 12 RBIs and 26 hits, leading to a team batting average of .195. Cleveland has managed 7 doubles and 4 home runs, resulting in 13 runs and an on-base percentage of .262. They are currently averaging 3.3 runs per game, placing them 24th in the MLB standings.
Cleveland’s pitching staff holds a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.10 and a collective WHIP of 1.37. Guardians’ pitchers have allowed 8 home runs and 22 runs this season, placing them 25th in the league. They’ve given up 27 hits (6.9 per 9 innings) and 20 earned runs, with a team ERA of 5.14. Their staff has recorded 44 strikeouts while issuing 21 walks, leading to a combined FIP of 5.66.
In relief situations, Guardians pitchers have inherited 5 base runners this season, with no scoring. The bullpen has faced runners on base 4 times and has made 6 appearances in high-leverage circumstances. Cleveland has used 14 relievers so far, earning 4 holds, ranking them 3rd in the MLB.
The Guardians have compiled 105 putouts, 25 assists, and 1 error this season, resulting in a fielding percentage of .992, placing them 9th in baseball. They have successfully converted 74.8% of balls in play into outs, ranking 5th across professional baseball.
Bibee’s career includes 503 innings pitched and 497 strikeouts. Holding a career record of 34-23, he has a FIP of 3.58 and an ERA of 3.63, allowing 203 earned runs. Bibee has faced 2,077 batters, yielding 446 hits (8.0 hits per nine innings), along with 145 walks.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have achieved a team on-base percentage of .320 and a batting average of .222 this season. With only 15 strikeouts (30th in MLB), they’ve accumulated 20 hits, hit 5 home runs, and have driven in 16 runs. Their slugging percentage stands at .422, averaging 5.33 runs per game, placing them 10th in the league. They’ve also hit 3 doubles and walked 11 times.
Los Angeles’ pitchers have surrendered only 8 runs this season, maintaining an impressive ERA of 2.67. They allowed 2 home runs and are permitting 2.67 runs per 9 innings, ranking 5th in the league. Their WHIP of 0.889 and a combined FIP of 2.66 highlight their efficiency on the mound. The Dodgers own a K/BB ratio of 9.00, with 27 strikeouts against just 5 walks, ranking them 5th in MLB for total hits allowed at 19.
The bullpen has come into play in 6 high-leverage situations and faced runners on base twice, holding a perfect 100.0% save percentage, ranking 4th in MLB, utilizing 12 relief pitchers thus far.
In 243 innings of play, the Dodgers display a defensive efficiency of 74.8% (4th in MLB). Their fielding percentage remains flawless at 1.000, also ranking 4th across professional baseball. They have made 1 double play, 24 assists, and 0 errors, with 81 putouts this season.
Ohtani’s career stats include 388 hits allowed and 670 strikeouts in 528 innings pitched. He holds a career record of 39-20 with a 3.00 ERA, allowing just 6.6 hits per nine innings pitched. Ohtani has given up 176 earned runs, with a WHIP of 1.079 and a FIP of 3.0. His K/BB ratio stands at 3.68, having faced 2,139 batters throughout his professional career.
Who will secure the win in tonight’s MLB game against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Los Angeles (-145)
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