- Matchup: Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
- Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: MLB.TV
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles (+106) Cleveland (-128)
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On Monday, Progressive Field will host the matchup between the Cleveland Guardians (21-20) and the Los Angeles Angels (15-25). The betting line has the Angels at +106 and the Guardians at -128, with a total set at 9 runs. The expected starters for this game are Caden Dana and Joey Cantillo.
The Los Angeles Angels have been averaging 4.3 runs per game, ranking 17th in the league. With a total of 171 runs scored and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .322, the Angels have also hit 54 doubles and sent 47 balls out of the park. Over the season, they have accumulated 164 RBIs and 310 hits while maintaining a team batting average of .233. Their slugging percentage stands at .384, accompanied by 391 strikeouts and 152 walks.
Currently, the Angels’ pitching staff holds an earned run average (ERA) of 4.65, placing them 25th in the league, with 347 strikeouts recorded. Los Angeles pitchers have surrendered 39 home runs and allowed 200 runs total (24th in the league). They’ve walked 183 batters, and their fielding independent pitching (FIP) is 4.34 this year. The team has given up 328 hits (averaging 8.4 per 9 innings) and 182 earned runs, resulting in a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.90 and a WHIP of 1.45.
This season, the Angels have used 125 relievers, with 40.2% of inherited runners scoring. The bullpen has achieved 21 holds, ranking 18th in the league. They’ve stepped up in high-pressure situations 44 times, recording 5 saves from 15 attempts. The Angels have a save conversion rate of 33.3%, having entered 38 save opportunities.
With a total of 1,057 putouts, 350 assists, and 23 errors, the Angels possess a fielding percentage of .984, ranking 24th in Major League Baseball. They’ve executed 24 double plays and converted 68.8% of balls put in play into outs across 3,171 innings, also placing them 24th in the league.
Caden Dana has pitched for 42 innings, striking out 41 batters in his career thus far, with an ERA of 7.25 after allowing 34 earned runs. He has a WHIP of 1.635 and has given up 44 hits (9.4 hits per 9 innings) along with 25 walks. With a career record of 1-6, Dana’s FIP stands at 7.14 while facing 193 hitters in Major League Baseball.
The Cleveland Guardians have recorded 40 home runs and 161 RBIs this year. They’ve tallied 68 doubles, drawn 168 walks, and scored 169 runs. The Guardians’ team OBP is .319, with a batting average of .228. They have a team slugging percentage of .369, scoring 4.12 runs per game (24th in the league), with 310 strikeouts (22nd in the league) and 306 hits accumulated.
With a WHIP of 1.268 and a FIP of 4.15, the Cleveland pitching staff ranks 18th overall, giving up 318 hits. This season, the Guardians have allowed 172 runs, recording an ERA of 3.91 with 157 of those being earned. They boast a K/BB ratio of 9.40 (377 strikeouts against 140 walks) and have given up 51 homers, allowing 4.29 runs per 9 innings, which ranks 12th in the league.
The Guardians’ relievers have an inherited scoring rate of 27.5% from 69 inherited runners. They have been called into action 50 times in high-pressure situations, with 42 occasions involving base runners. With a total of 50 save situations, they’ve secured 32 holds and experienced 4 blown saves. They lead the MLB with a save success rate of 76.5%, deploying 134 relievers this season.
Across 3,252 innings played, the Guardians maintain a defensive efficiency of 70.5%, ranking 13th in professional baseball. They’ve turned 28 double plays and hold a fielding percentage of .987 (10th in the majors), amassing 311 assists, 18 errors, and 1,084 putouts for the year.
In his career, Joey Cantillo has allowed 148 hits while registering 189 strikeouts in 173 innings pitched. With a career record of 9-8, Cantillo holds a 3.64 ERA and has allowed 7.7 hits per 9 innings. He has given up 70 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.294 and a FIP of 3.6. His strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 2.49, facing 728 hitters in his career.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Bet on Los Angeles (+106)
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