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Guardians vs. Mets August 6 Preview: Odds, Picks & Prediction

In an attempt to avoid a sweep, the Mets take on the Guardians at Citi Field on August 6. Despite Cleveland’s recent underdog success and strong momentum, New York has a betting advantage thanks to David Peterson on the mound and a recent bullpen boost.

Today’s Match Overview

DateTime ETVenueTeamsLeague
Wednesday, August 6, 20251:10 p.m.Citi Field, Queens, New YorkGuardians vs. MetsMLB

On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the Cleveland Guardians will face the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, New York. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET. The Mets are favored with a moneyline of –175, while the Guardians are underdogs at +146. New York is also the run‑line favorite (–1.5 at approximately +117), and the game’s over/under is set at 8 runs.

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Game Odds & Lines

Bet TypeOdds
MoneylineGuardians: +146 • Mets: –175
Run LineGuardians +1.5: (–143) • Mets –1.5: (+117)
Total Runs (O/U)Over 8: (–115) • Under 8: (–105)

Starting Pitchers

TeamStarting PitcherW–LERA
GuardiansGavin Williams6–43.33
MetsDavid Peterson7–42.83

Weather & Ballpark Conditions

Forecast: Partly cloudy, temperatures around low‑to‑mid 80s °F
Wind: Light breeze (~5 mph) ENE into the park
Humidity: Summer typical (~50–60%)
Ballpark Factor: Neutral; modest edge to pitchers given wind blowing slightly in at Citi Field

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Last 5 Games Record

TeamLast 5 Games Record
Guardians4–1
Mets1–4

Head‑to‑Head (This Season & Series)

H2H Record (2025)Guardians vs. Mets
Series ResultGuardians won previous two games; could sweep
  • Mets strong as favorites around –175
  • Guardians performing well in recent underdog situations
  • Recent trend favors Under in overall matchups
  • Mets losing close games; poor ATS in one‑run losses
  • Cleveland riding momentum, winning 4 of last 5

Moneyline: Mets @ –175
Run Line: Mets –1.5 @ around +117
Total Runs: Under 8 @ around –105

Predicted Outcome

The Mets should edge out Cleveland in a tight matchup thanks to Peterson’s elite ground‑ball dominance and home‑field advantage. Guardians counters with momentum, but New York’s bullpen upgrades give a betting edge and the game projects under 8 total runs.

Sources: https://www.oddsshark.com/nba/, https://www.cbssports.com/nba, https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nba/, https://www.mybookie.ag/sportsbook/

Veer

Veer has been writing about sports for the past five years, covering everything from NFL Sundays to NBA tip-offs and even the occasional Wimbledon upset. He breaks down the numbers, storylines, and stats that matter to everyday fans. If you're looking for spreads, props, or straight-up picks, he makes betting easier to understand, and more fun to follow.

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