Cleveland Guardians 2023 MLB Preview, Season Odds & Betting Props
The AL Central division was weak in 2022, and it appears to be even weaker in 2023. The Cleveland Guardians have a good chance of taking the division title again with their estimated $91 million payroll, which ranks in the bottom 10 of all baseball teams.
Despite this, they have a history of existing and excelling on the margins through veteran moves, occasional free agent signings, and a strong pitcher development system. As a sports betting analyst, it may be worth considering the Guardians’ chances given their successful track record despite their low payroll.
Cleveland Guardians Season Outlook:
Manager: Mike Chernoff
Guardians Stadium: Progressive Field
Guardians MLB Schedule: MLB.com
2023 Cleveland Guardians MLB Futures Odds
- Odds to win the 2023 World Series: 25/1
- Odds to win the 2023 AL Pennant: 12/1
- Odds to win the 2023 Al Central: +100
- 2023 Regular Season Win Total: 86½ O -130 / U -110
- Odds to Make the 2023 Playoffs: Yes -170 | No +130
- Longest Season Win Streak: 7½ O +100 / U -140
- Official website: MLB.com/guardians
- Twitter Account : @CleGuardians
2023 Cleveland Guardians MLB Award Top Contenders
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MLB Players Season Props for the Guardians:
Amed Rosario Batting Average
Over .280 -115
Under .280 -115
Andres Gimenez Total Homeruns
Over 17.5 -115
Under 17.5 -115
Cal Quantrill Total Wins
Over 10.5 -115
Under 10.5 -115
Emmanuel Clase Total Saves
Over 35.5 -115
Under 35.5 -115
Jose Ramirez Batting Average
Over .275 -115
Under .275 -115
Jose Ramirez Total Hits
Over 155.5 -115
Under 155.5 -115
Jose Ramirez Total Homeruns
Over 30.5 -115
Under 30.5 -115
Jose Ramirez Total Runs Scored
Over 90.5 -130
Under 90.5 EVEN
Jose Ramirez Total Stolen Bases
Over 24.5 -130
Under 24.5 EVEN
Josh Bell Total Homeruns
Over 19.5 -115
Under 19.5 -115
Shane Bieber Total Strikeouts
Over 200.5 -115
Under 200.5 -115
Shane Bieber Total Wins
Over 12.5 -115
Under 12.5 -115
Steven Kwan Batting Average
Over .285 -115
Under .285 -115
Triston McKenzie Total Wins
Over 10.5 -115
Under 10.5 -115
What to expect in 2023?
According to ZiPS and Steamer projections, the Cleveland Guardians are expected to win around 83 games in 2023, which should be enough to take the AL Central division title by a few games over the Minnesota Twins. PECOTA sees slightly more in both teams, with Cleveland winning the division with 89 wins over Minnesota’s 88 wins.
The most likely outcome is that an 80-something win team from either Cleveland or Minnesota will win the division, while another similarly ranked team vies for a wild card spot. FanGraphs does not have much confidence in either team making a postseason run, giving them less than three percent odds of winning the World Series and only about a coin flip’s chance of making playoffs at all. As a sports betting analyst, it may be worth considering these projections when placing bets on these teams’ outcomes.
2022 Season Record: 92-70
Last Season Divisional place: 1st
Guardians AL Central Finishing Position
1st +125
2nd +200
3rd +375
4th +750
5th +2000
Favorite bets for the season at current odds:
- Finishing Position 1st (+125)
- Season Win Total Over 86½ (-130)
- Shane Bieber Total Strikeouts Over 200.5 (-115)
Guardians Record Prediction: 90-72
MLB Odds According to 365 Betting as of March, 2023
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