Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians
Box score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Angels | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
 Cleveland Guardians | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 1 |
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 3-5
The data suggests that the Cleveland Guardians enter this match with a strong advantage, winning their last four encounters against the Los Angeles Angels. The Guardians also demonstrate a consistent scoring ability, averaging over 5 runs in recent matches, while the Angels have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 2.9 runs per game. These statistics favor the Guardians in their upcoming away matchup.
- Cleveland Guardians have won last 4 matches against the Los Angeles Angels
- Los Angeles Angels have lost 3 of their last 5 home games
- Cleveland Guardians average 5.1 runs scored per game in their last 10 matches
Confidence is moderate because the probability gap between outcomes is moderate, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and some historical data (form, H2H or standings) is still incomplete.
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Why AI favors Cleveland Guardians
- Poor recent formLos Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
1W 0D 4L - Strong recent formCleveland Guardians
Cleveland Guardians are unbeaten in their last 5 matches, including 5 wins.
5W 0D 0L - Historical edgeCleveland Guardians
Cleveland Guardians have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.
4/5 H2H wins
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
- Close matchup
The model gives the favorite only a 52% probability, so this is a closely-matched fixture and confidence remains moderate.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Cleveland Guardians at 51.5% — final result was Cleveland Guardians win, Los Angeles Angels 3-4 Cleveland Guardians.
Predicted score was 3-5.
The model itself only flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (63/100) — a closer call that happened to land right.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Los Angeles Angels have averaged 4.1 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Cleveland Guardians have averaged 4.9 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Los Angeles Angels are unbeaten in 1 of the last 5 meetings with Cleveland Guardians.
Odds comparison
Moneyline
Point spread
| Line | Los Angeles Angels | Cleveland Guardians |
|---|---|---|
| -1.5 | 3.23▲ | 1.33▼ |
| -1 | 2.75▲ | 1.42▼ |
| +1 | 1.90 | 1.89 |
| +1.5 | 1.72▼ | 2.14▲ |
| +2 | 1.55▲ | 2.40▼ |
| +2.5 | 1.45▲ | 2.71▲ |
| +3 | 1.35▲ | 3.13▼ |
| +3.5 | 1.28▼ | 3.61▲ |
Total points
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1.46▼ | 2.62▲ |
| 7.5 | 1.66▲ | 2.20▼ |
| 8 | 1.73▲ | 2.03▼ |
| 8.5 | 1.92▲ | 1.90▼ |
| 9 | 2.07▲ | 1.74▼ |
| 9.5 | 2.35▲ | 1.57▼ |
| 10 | 2.62▲ | 1.45▼ |
| 10.5 | 2.68▲ | 1.46▼ |
Average price across 12 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Moneyline — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
Head-to-head
Last 5 meetings
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Who is likely to win Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians?+
Our AI model favors Cleveland Guardians to win, with a 51.5% probability (Los Angeles Angels 48.5%).
What time does Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians start?+
First pitch is at Aug 26, 2026, 8:07 PM (your local time, based on your device).
What was the inning-by-inning score in Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians?+
Los Angeles Angels: 1, 2, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0. Cleveland Guardians: 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 1, 2. Final: 3-4.