Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros Picks and Predictions June 8th 2025

Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros June 8th 2025

The Houston Astros travel to face the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The game is set for an afternoon start at 1:40 PM, with coverage on SCHN. The weather forecast predicts a mild day with a light breeze and some light rain.

The Astros, managed by Joe Espada, hold a 36-28 record this season. They have a road record of 14-16. The Guardians, led by Stephen Vogt, have a 33-30 record and are 17-13 at home. Houston’s Brandon Walter will start, while Cleveland sends Tanner Bibee to the mound.

Astros vs Guardians Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians
• Venue: Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH
• Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
• Betting Odds: Astros MoneyLine +132, Guardians MoneyLine -157

The Astros Can Win If…

The Houston Astros are on a winning streak, having secured victories in their last three games. In their recent game against the Cleveland Guardians, the Astros won 5-3. Yainer Diaz had a strong performance, hitting a home run and driving in two runs.

The Astros have a solid team batting average of .252, ranking 7th in the league. Their pitching staff has been effective, with a team ERA of 3.56, placing them 9th. They have also excelled in strikeouts, leading the league with 592.

Jeremy Peña is a key player for the Astros, with a batting average of .318 and 31 RBIs. Isaac Paredes adds power to the lineup with 14 home runs. With Brandon Walter starting, who has yet to allow an earned run, the Astros are well-positioned for another win.

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The Guardians Can Win If…

The Cleveland Guardians are looking to bounce back after their recent 5-3 loss to the Houston Astros. José Ramírez was a standout with a home run and two RBIs. Steven Kwan also had a solid performance, going 3 for 4 with a run scored.

The Guardians have shown strength in their home run capability, ranking 13th in the league with 63 home runs. Their pitching staff has also been reliable, with a 3.99 ERA ranking 19th. Tanner Bibee will take the mound, bringing his 3.89 ERA and 1.24 WHIP to the game.

Key players like José Ramírez, with a .330 batting average, can make a difference. The team also benefits from speed on the bases, ranking 9th in stolen bases. With a strong lineup and effective pitching, the Guardians have the tools to secure a win.

The Lean

The Guardians are favored with a MoneyLine of -157. The Astros are the underdogs at +132. Given the Guardians’ strong pitching, with a 3.56 ERA and ranking 2nd in batting average against, the recommendation is to pick the Guardians to win. The model projects a score of Guardians 5, Astros 3.

The over/under line is set at 8.0. With both teams having solid pitching and the Guardians ranking 9th in ERA, the recommendation is to take the under. The model’s projected total score is 8, which aligns with the line, but leans towards a lower scoring game.

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Astros Target Sweep of Guardians Behind Bullpen, Walter’s Arm

The Houston Astros bullpen came up big in Saturday’s 5-3 extra-inning win, and they’ll likely need another strong performance from the pen if they want to complete a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.

Houston will turn to left-hander Brandon Walter, who is set to be added to the roster from the taxi squad. He’ll be making just his second major league appearance of the season.

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Bullpen Keys Another Astros Win

The Astros pen shined Saturday, with Steven Okert, Shawn Dubin, Josh Hader, and Bennett Sousa combining for six strikeouts and just two runs allowed over 4 2/3 innings. Hader earned the win while Sousa notched his second career save.

“That was a great win,” starter Hunter Brown said. “The bullpen did a great job.”

Dubin bounced back after surrendering a game-tying homer to Jose Ramirez in the seventh, retiring five straight batters to keep Houston alive.

“That’s when you see young pitchers turn the corner,” manager Joe Espada said. “You turn the page and go get the next guy.”

Houston has now won 10 of its last 13 games and will look to complete the sweep behind Walter (3-1, 2.08 ERA in Triple-A). In his lone MLB appearance this year, he tossed five scoreless innings against Tampa Bay.

Guardians Aim to Salvage Finale

Cleveland will try to snap an eight-loss-in-12 skid as they turn to right-hander Tanner Bibee (4-6, 3.89 ERA). Bibee took a no-decision in his lone career start vs. Houston, allowing two runs over five innings last August.

Steven Kwan returned to the lineup Saturday after a night off and delivered a 3-for-4 performance. The left fielder admitted he’s managing some wear and tear.

“The legs get a little heavy,” Kwan said. “It’s definitely really nice to get one of those scheduled days off.”

Meanwhile, Jose Ramirez remains red-hot. He extended his career-best on-base streak to 33 games with a 2-for-3 effort and is hitting .395 with 18 extra-base hits and 17 RBIs during that stretch.

With the Astros bullpen firing and Cleveland desperate to avoid a sweep, Sunday’s matchup is a key spot for fans tracking MLB Picks and Expert Baseball Predictions.

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