Sean's 10* MLB IL TOTAL OF WEEK >> 16-8 RUN!
- Handicapper
- Sean Murphy
- League
- MLB
- Competition
- Cleveland Guardians vs Atlanta Braves
- Time
- 04/26/2024 07:20 PM
- Bet Type
- Over / Under
- Pick
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Cleveland Guardians vs Atlanta Braves Over 8.5 (-120)
(DraftKings)
- Outcome
- Loss
- Analysis
- Interleague Total of the Week. My selection is on the 'over' between Cleveland and Atlanta at 7:20 pm et on Friday.
The Braves are coming off a string of low-scoring games but I look for a different story to unfold as we see a battle of southpaw starting pitchers in Logan Allen and Chris Sale. The Guardians aren't known for their offense but they've been on a tear against left-handed pitching this season, ranking third in the majors with an .826 OPS. The Braves are just two spots behind them with a .793 OPS against lefties. Of course, it hasn't really mattered who Atlanta has faced at home - the Braves rank second in baseball with an .804 home OPS. Logan Allen continues to labor through his second big league season with a 5.50 FIP and 1.39 WHIP in five starts. Chris Sale has fared much better for the Braves, sporting a 3.39 FIP and 1.05 WHIP. With his durability always in question, I do think some regression is in order for the veteran left-hander. Take the over (10*).
