Guardians at Astros prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 7
Tanner Bibee is slated to take the mound for Cleveland against Colton Gordon for Houston.
The Guardians have lost their last ten games. This past weekend they were swept by the Tigers. Cleveland is now 15.5 games behind Detroit and seven games back in the Wildcard race.
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The Astros swept the Dodgers at Chavez Ravine over the weekend. They have now won five of their last six to maintain control of the American League West. Sunday, Jose Altuve went yard, and Ryan Gusto allowed just one run over six innings to earn his sixth win of the season.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Guardians at Astros
Date: Monday, July 7, 2025
Time: 8:10PM EST
Site: Minute Maid Park
City: Houston, TX
Network/Streaming: CLEG, SCHN
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Odds for the Guardians at the Astros
The latest odds as of Monday:
Moneyline: Guardians (+136), Astros (-162)
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 7.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Guardians at Astros
Pitching matchup for July 7, 2025: Tanner Bibee vs. Colton Gordon
Guardians: Tanner Bibee (4-9, 4.20 ERA)
Last outing: 7/2 at Cubs - 4IP, 5ER, 6H, 4BB, 5Ks Astros: Colton Gordon (3-1, 4.37 ERA)
Last outing: 7/1 at Colorado - 4.2IP, 4ER, 9H, 2BB, 3Ks
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Guardians at Astros
The Astros have won 4 of their last 5 home series against the Guardians
The Under is 4-1 in the Guardians' last 5 road games
The Guardians have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 1.53 units
After hitting .221 in June, Christian Walker is hitting .429 (12-28) through 6 games in July
Jose Altuve has hit in 5 straight games (10-20)
Rookie Cam Smith was 0-5 Sunday but is 11-30 (.367) overall in July
Jose Ramirez is 3-22 (.136) through six games in July
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Guardians and the Astros:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Houston Astros on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Houston Astros at -1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.
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