Cleveland Guardians vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Predictions August 15th 2025

Cleveland Guardians vs Atlanta Braves August 15th 2025

The Atlanta Braves travel to Cleveland to take on the Guardians at Progressive Field. The Braves hold a record of 53-68 and rank fourth in the NL East. They have won their last two games and are 6-4 in their last ten. The Guardians have a record of 63-57 and sit second in the AL Central. They have won one game in a row and are 7-3 over their last ten games.

The Braves will start Hurston Waldrep, who has an ERA of 1.54 and a WHIP of 0.86. He holds a 2-0 win-loss record this season. The Guardians will counter with Joey Cantillo, who has an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.40, along with a 3-2 win-loss record. The game is set for Friday, August 15, 2025, at 7:10 PM, with clear skies and a light breeze expected.

Braves vs Guardians Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Atlanta Braves vs. Cleveland Guardians
• Venue: Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH
• Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
• Betting Odds: Braves Moneyline +104, Guardians Moneyline -123, Braves Runline +1.5 (-194), Guardians Runline -1.5 (+162), Total Over 9.0 (-101), Total Under 9.0 (-119)

The Braves Can Win If…

The Atlanta Braves recently won 4-3 against the New York Mets. Bryce Elder pitched 7 innings, allowing only 2 earned runs and striking out 6. Ozzie Albies was key in the win, going 3 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBIs.

The Braves have strong stats to support their chances. They rank 9th in on-base percentage with .318 and have 438 walks, ranking 3rd. Their pitching staff has 50 quality starts, placing them 6th in the league.

Hurston Waldrep will start for the Braves, with an ERA of 1.54 and a WHIP of 0.86. His performance could be a big factor in the game. With hitters like Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna, the Braves have solid offensive support.

The Guardians Can Win If…

The Cleveland Guardians come into this game after a strong win against the Miami Marlins, 9-4. José Ramírez led the way with three hits and three runs, showcasing his ability to drive the offense. Tanner Bibee pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing only two earned runs, which helped secure the victory.

The Guardians have several stats that indicate they can win this game. Their pitching staff holds a solid ERA of 3.87, which ranks 14th in the league. They have also given up only 130 home runs, placing them 8th in that category, demonstrating effective control on the mound.

Joey Cantillo will start for the Guardians, and he has a record of 3-2 with a 4.11 ERA. José Ramírez, with a .298 batting average and 25 home runs, remains a key player to watch. The team’s ability to steal bases, ranked 10th, can add pressure on the opposing defense and create scoring opportunities.

The Lean

The Braves are slight underdogs with a moneyline of +104, while the Guardians are favored at -123. The Braves have a better batting average and on-base percentage compared to the Guardians. Given these stats, the model projects the Braves to win with a score of 5-4. The recommendation is to pick the Braves on the moneyline.

The total for the game is set at 9.0, with the over at -101 and the under at -119. Both teams have average pitching, with the Braves having a slightly higher ERA. The model projects a total score of 9 runs. With these factors in mind, the recommendation is to pick the over for this game.

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The Cleveland Guardians are fighting to climb into an AL wild-card spot and enter this weekend’s homestand opener against the Atlanta Braves just a half-game back of the final postseason position.

While All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez remains the team’s offensive centerpiece, veteran backup catcher Austin Hedges has emerged as the emotional heartbeat of the clubhouse.

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Probable Starting Pitchers

Cantillo has gone 2-2 with a 4.36 ERA in seven starts since being recalled from Triple-A Columbus. He will be facing the Braves for the first time in his career.

Waldrep has been impressive early in his MLB career, allowing just two earned runs in 11 2/3 innings this season. He earned wins against the Cincinnati Reds and Marlins in his first two outings.

Team Trends

The Braves come in fresh off a 4-3 road win over the New York Mets, where Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies delivered clutch RBI doubles in the eighth inning.

Atlanta’s playoff hopes have faded, but the club celebrated first baseman Matt Olson reaching 741 consecutive games played — the 13th-longest streak in MLB history.