- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: Brewers.TV
- Betting Odds: Cleveland (+125) Milwaukee (-145)
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The Milwaukee Brewers (43-26) will host the Cleveland Guardians (39-33) at American Family Field this Wednesday. The betting line reflects the Guardians at +125, while the Brewers open at -145. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5 runs, with pitchers Gavin Williams and Brandon Sproat taking the mound.
This season, the Guardians have a slugging percentage of .372 and have been struck out 558 times, while drawing walks 277 times. They have tallied 276 RBIs and recorded a total of 548 hits, resulting in a batting average of .232. On the base paths, Cleveland has amassed 119 doubles and hit 66 home runs, scoring 289 runs with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .317. Their current average is 4.0 runs per game, placing them at 26th overall in MLB.
The Guardians boast a team ERA of 3.75, placing them 6th in the league, and collectively, their pitchers have struck out 658 batters. They have allowed 83 home runs and 292 runs (9th in MLB), walking 238 batters, with a FIP of 3.95. Cleveland’s pitching staff has yielded 566 hits (8.0 per 9 innings) and 266 earned runs, maintaining a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.76 and a WHIP of 1.26.
The Guardians’ relief pitchers have a save percentage of 81.3%, having entered 96 save opportunities, successfully converting 26 while failing 6 times. This season, they’ve inherited 98 runners, with 26.5% reaching home plate. Cleveland’s bullpen has seen pitchers in 234 appearances, including 85 in high-leverage situations, and has earned 63 holds, ranking 1st in MLB.
This season, the Guardians have recorded 1,915 putouts, 569 assists, and 34 errors, equating to a fielding percentage of .986, which ranks 16th in the majors. They’ve turned 53 double plays and converted 69.9% of balls in play into outs over 5,745 innings, placing them 17th in MLB.
Gavin Williams has pitched 411 innings in his career, striking out 432 batters. He holds a career ERA of 3.50, allowing 160 earned runs, and has a WHIP of 1.252. Over his career, he has given up 335 hits (7.3 hits per nine innings) while issuing 180 walks, and he boasts a career record of 27-23 and a FIP of 3.45, having faced 1,726 batters in the MLB.
The Brewers stand with a team slugging percentage of .394, averaging 5.36 runs per game, currently 2nd in MLB. They have hit 122 doubles and drawn 297 walks, totaling 370 runs and 63 home runs, alongside 349 RBIs. Milwaukee has struck out 557 times (26th in baseball) and amassed 600 hits, posting an OBP of .340 and a team batting average of .255 this season.
The Brewers have a team WHIP of 1.210 and a FIP of 3.50. Ranked 3rd in MLB, they have yielded only 518 total hits. Milwaukee’s pitching staff has allowed 258 runs while posting a team ERA of 3.45 (237 earned runs). Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is an impressive 9.80 (675 strikeouts against 230 walks), surrendering 64 home runs and averaging 3.76 runs per 9 innings (4th in MLB).
The Brewers’ bullpen has inherited 83 base runners, with 42.2% scoring. They have made 61 appearances in high-leverage situations and have been called upon 56 times with runners on base. In terms of save situations, the Brewers have converted 30 of 61 opportunities, resulting in a 66.7% save rate and utilizing 208 different relievers this year.
Milwaukee’s defense has recorded a 70.0% defensive efficiency over 5,565 innings (15th in MLB). They have turned 55 double plays and maintain a strong fielding percentage of .988 (7th in the majors), with 529 assists, 29 errors, and a total of 1,855 putouts this season.
Brandon Sproat has a career record of 1-6 and an earned run average of 5.50, allowing 8.6 hits per 9 innings. His K/BB ratio stands at 2.00, and he has faced 345 opposing batters, yielding 49 earned runs. Sproat has a WHIP of 1.421 and a FIP of 5.4, with 77 hits allowed and 74 strikeouts across 80 innings.
Which team will secure the win in tonight’s matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Take Cleveland (+125)
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