Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Cleveland Guardians vs. Houston Astros
Saturday, June 20, 2026 7:15 PM
Play: Money Line: -137 Houston Astros
Joe D is HOT, HOT, HOT! I am a PERFECT 100% this week in ALL SPORTS, and after today, I STAY PERFECT. I have 2 BIG WINNERS in 2 sports: MLB (19-6 L25) GRAND SLAM WINNER along with my 1st CFL PLAY of 2026, my TOUCHDOWN PLAY. Get on my HOT STREAK and BE PERFECT with me. Houston Astros. Game 912. 4:15 PM PST/7:15 PM EST. A lot was expected of Houston this season. However, with a large portion of the first half of the regular season already in the rearview mirror, they are in fourth place in the American League West, at 36-41. But good news for Astros fans, this team is starting to heat up. They have won three in a row, and six of their last 10 overall games, which does include yesterday’s series-opener with the Cleveland Guardians, 9-3. These two teams have met four times in 2026 as Houston has taken three of the four matchups. What can we say about Cleveland? They started the regular season looking good, only to cool off quite a bit dropping seven of their last 10 outings to put them in a tie for first place in the Central Division with Chicago. On paper, their lineup is absolutely deplorable, ranking 28th in runs scored, team batting average, and OPS, while ranking 25th in home runs. Overall, their pitching staff does rank in the top-10 (put a pin in that, will come back around to it). The Astros lineup has been consistent all season long. However, their pitching has struggled a bit. But I like today’s matchup quite a bit, my friends. Joey Cantillo and Spencer Arrighetti are slated. The Guardians left-hander is 5-3 with a 4.38 ERA in 2026 as the team has prevailed in 11 of his 15 turns. Over his last few stars, he has gotten steamrolled. He is 0-2 with a whopping ERA of 12.27 in his last three outings. On the road this season, he is 2-2 with a 4.93 ERA. And in two career starts against today’s opponent, he is winless at 0-1 with a 7.04 ERA. The Astros right-hander has been one of the most consistent and pleasant surprises this season, going 7-2 with a 2.57 ERA, while the team has won nine of his 11 starts. However, his last few outings have been difficult as he is also winless over his last three starts, going 0-1 with a 6.19 ERA. However, two of those three turns were on the road. At home in 2026, he is a perfect 3-0 with a 2.22 ERA, and in three career appearances which includes two starts against Cleveland, he is 1-0 with a 2.77 ERA. I really like this kid and I think he’s a winner. Take Houston. Thank you.