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

Date	Time ET	Venue	Teams	League
Wednesday, August 6, 2025	1:10 p.m.	Citi Field, Queens, New York	Guardians vs. Mets	MLB

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 Type	Odds
Moneyline	Guardians: +146 • Mets: –175
Run Line	Guardians +1.5: (–143) • Mets –1.5: (+117)
Total Runs (O/U)	Over 8: (–115) • Under 8: (–105)

Starting Pitchers

Team	Starting Pitcher	W–L	ERA
Guardians	Gavin Williams	6–4	3.33
Mets	David Peterson	7–4	2.83

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

Team	Last 5 Games Record
Guardians	4–1
Mets	1–4

Head‑to‑Head (This Season & Series)

H2H Record (2025)	Guardians vs. Mets
Series Result	Guardians won previous two games; could sweep

Key Insights & Betting Trends

• 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

Expert Picks & Recommended Bets

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/