Prop Bets: Oakland Athletics VS Cleveland Guardians 2025-07-19
"Guardians of the Galaxy? Cleveland’s Low-Powered Offense Meets Oakland’s Leak-Proof (Not) Pitching"
The Cleveland Guardians (-135) are favored to outlast the Oakland Athletics (+114) in a game that’s more “pitcher’s duel” than “fireworks display.” Here’s why:
Why the Guardians Might Win
- Logan Allen (Cleveland’s starter) has a 4.5 K/9 rate, which is about as threatening as a wet noodle. But hey, at least he’ll keep the A’s bats guessing.
- The Guardians have a 60% win rate when they’re -135 or shorter. Math, not magic.
- Jose Ramirez (-120 to hit 1.5+ total bases) and Brent Rooker (-115) are the only ones who might avoid looking like they’re playing with one hand tied behind their back.
Why the Athletics Might Lose
- Oakland’s pitchers have allowed 551 runs this season. That’s enough to fill a kiddie pool.
- Luis Severino (A’s starter) has a 3.5 K/9 line. He’s like a guy who promises a fireworks show but only lights a sparkler.
- The A’s rank last in MLB in runs scored. Their offense is a deflated balloon at a party.
Prop Bets to Consider
- Jose Ramirez (-120) to hit 1.5+ total bases: He’s the only Cleveland hitter not named “Batter Up” who might do anything.
- Brent Rooker (-115) to hit 0.5+ HRs: He’s 3-for-3 in this category this season. A 100% success rate in a 1-game sample.
- Over 9 runs (-110): The A’s pitching staff is so leaky, this line should be higher.
Prediction
This will be a 3-2 Guardians win, decided by a solo homer from Rooker and a mercy-rule mercy from Severino. The A’s will leave 12 runners on base, because nothing says “offense” like a team that averages 3.7 runs/game.
Final Score: Cleveland 3, Oakland 2.
Key Stat: Guardians’ bullpen saves the day, because their starters? Please.
Bet the Guardians -1.5 (-120) and laugh all the way to the bank. 🏆
Created: July 19, 2025, 4:07 p.m. GMT