Just A Bet Outside indicated frustration and recommended avoiding Steven Kwan due to his repeated struggles, especially facing pitcher Dean Kremer. Kwan went hitless (0-4) again in their recent matchup, continuing a pattern of poor performances. Given Kremer's surprising recent success, including effective breaking pitches and overall impressive outings that neutralize hitters like Kwan, the analyst suggests abstaining from betting on Kwan until further notice.

Bettor Mark strongly criticized Cleveland's offseason move of signing Carlos Santana for a third stint and installing him as the three hitter, a key position in their lineup, calling it one of the worst decisions he's ever witnessed. He mentioned specifically the missed opportunity in failing to secure Paul Goldschmidt, whose ties to the Cleveland area (his wife from Cleveland) made the move logical and cost-effective. He lambasted Cleveland ownership (the Dolans) for spending insufficiently and neglecting the competitive financial strategies used successfully by top-tier franchises such as the Dodgers, Phillies, and Yankees, stating the approach of competing only sporadically with a small payroll is simply unsatisfactory.

Dan Marcus recommends Tanner Bibee as an appealing cash-game pitcher option for DraftKings DFS play given his steady, safer skill profile compared to Robbie Ray. At $8,200, Bibee's floor and less volatile nature make him preferable in cash contests, whereas Ray offers the boom-or-bust nature better suited for tournament play.

Dan Marcus recommends Tanner Bibee ($8,200) as a safer, steadier alternative to Robbie Ray in DFS cash games. Bibee is unlikely to match Ray's elite strikeout numbers but presents much less volatility. Marcus advises cash game managers to favor predictability, making Bibee the preferred selection among these mid-priced pitchers on DraftKings for stability.

Joe Piapisa provided a positive update on Jose Ramirez, who experienced a health scare with a right wrist sprain. Joe explained that all subsequent imaging came back clean, tagging it merely as day-to-day. Given Ramirez's quick recovery timeline and confirmed healthy status, Joe indicated fantasy managers shouldn't worry and predicted Ramirez to likely return shortly. For fantasy managers inclined to take trading opportunities, he noted this brief injury scare could offer a profitable chance to acquire Ramirez at a slightly reduced cost.

Sean Zerillo identifies betting Cleveland Guardians to miss the playoffs as possibly his strongest bet on the board. His analytical projection models the Guardians' playoff chances at just 29%, which equates to fair odds around -240. Meanwhile, betting markets offer a significantly shorter -140 line, giving a huge value gap and roughly a 15% edge. Zerillo notes he's actually bet this multiple times already throughout the offseason (at -110, -120, and still sees substantial value currently at -140), stressing anyone making a singular preseason futures bet should strongly consider Guardians to miss playoffs due to compelling mathematical advantage.

Jimmy Adams praised Guardians starter Gavin Williams, emphasizing his outstanding early-season performance and strong underlying metrics. Williams has allowed two or fewer runs in each of his three starts and has surrendered only a single barrel all year—an extraordinary indicator of weak contact. Given Williams' hot performance and the Guardians' recent strong play (winners of six of their last seven), Adams concluded Cleveland is in great position against a struggling Orioles lineup. Adams identified the Guardians as having a clear edge, recommending backing them at plus-money as a valuable underdog play.

Bettor Mark advised considering Cleveland Guardians as an underdog at +115 against the Orioles. He singled out pitcher Gavin Williams as looking impressive in his previous start, facing a struggling Dean Kremer on Baltimore's side. With Kramer performing poorly this season, Mark expects Cleveland to find success. Although this was not officially on Mark's card, he strongly recommended it to bettors looking for another valuable pick.

Just A Bet Outside strongly endorses Steven Kwan, emphasizing his favorable matchup against struggling Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer. Kwan is batting .360 over the past seven days, showing surprising pop with two home runs recently and hitting .322 on the season. Historically, Kwan is 4-for-8 off Kremer. Furthermore, Kremer has been extremely vulnerable against lefties, surrendering a .389 average and .722 slugging. Kwan is ideal for player props or hits parlays today.

Kenny G is keen on betting the Guardians at +114, primarily betting against Baltimore starter Dean Kremer's poor form (8.16 ERA). Kremer gave up 8 hits, 6 runs, including three homers in his recent outing against the Diamondbacks and struggled severely against weaker lineups like the Royals and Blue Jays earlier. Kenny G sees this matchup as a prime opportunity for an ordinary Cleveland offense to capitalize against a struggling pitcher. Gavin Williams, the young Cleveland starter, has impressed early (3.46 ERA), supported by an elite Guardians bullpen. Although the Orioles' bullpen improved from last year, Kenny trusts the Guardians' significantly better bullpen and sees an advantage with Gavin Williams against an Orioles team underperforming offensively.

It's The Final Round strongly advised targeting Steven Kwan against Dean Kremer due to excellent matchup factors. Kwan is performing exceptionally well recently, recording hits in 9 of his last 11 games. Historically against Kremer, Kwan has a stellar 500 batting average (4 hits in 8 at bats). This year, Kwan's success extends across Kremer's varied pitch arsenal, hitting four-seam fastballs at .400, cutters .667, curves 1.000, and historically performing well overall. Kremer's pitch struggles (4-seam fastball allowing 500 batting average this year and split-finger at .700 average) further solidify Kwan as an excellent player prop consideration.

Chris Ruffolo recommended taking the Cleveland Guardians against Baltimore, largely due to Cleveland's substantial bullpen advantage. Ruffolo highlighted the Guardians' strong bullpen performance in April, citing their near league-best 2.40 bullpen ERA. Conversely, he pointed to Baltimore's bullpen ERA of 4.08, which ranks just outside the bottom 10, making late-game situations far riskier for the Orioles. In tight contests, Ruffolo emphasized greater trust in Cleveland's relief pitching and underscored the bullpen disparity as a key betting factor, especially with the potential for Cleveland to have a late-inning lead.

Chris Ruffolo strongly supports the Cleveland Guardians as an even money play against the Orioles, primarily due to Baltimore starter Dean Kremer's recent struggles. Ruffolo cited Cleveland's patient and disciplined approach at the plate, noting they consistently take concentrated at-bats which should continue against the struggling Kremer, who has allowed significant home run totals and has an elevated ERA early in the season. Even though Cleveland's offensive metrics against right-handed pitching are modest (team batting average .212 and OPS just outside bottom 10), Ruffolo trusts their lineup to capitalize. Additionally, Ruffolo emphasized confidence in the Guardians' bullpen, highlighting their excellent 2.40 bullpen ERA in April, significantly better than Baltimore's bullpen ERA of 4.08. He stated that bullpen superiority would likely play a key role if Cleveland manages to maintain a lead into the late innings.

Data Skrive highlights Steven Kwan's favorable RBI prop bet opportunity against struggling Orioles pitching. Kwan has been on fire lately, currently riding a five-game hitting streak where he's batting .391 with two home runs and eight RBI. He's leading the Guardians with a team-best .333 average and 11 RBI on the season. These numbers position him ideally against Baltimore pitching staff, which has posted a 4.86 ERA and a low strikeout rate (5.9 K/9), increasing the likelihood he makes productive contact and generates run-scoring opportunities. Given Kwan’s current heater and Baltimore's difficulty keeping opponents off the bases, Data Skrive presents Kwan as a strong candidate to hit the Over on his RBI prop bet.

Guy Boston highlighted Ernie Clement under 1.5 hits, runs, and RBIs as a recommended prop play. Clement has shown weaknesses against Schwellenbach's primary pitch types, notably struggling against sliders and cutters, which directly align with Schwellenbach's arsenal. Despite previous mixed results betting Clement's under prop, Guy Boston remains confident this specific pitching matchup strongly favors the under total.

Guy Boston identified Lane Thomas' under 1.5 hits, runs, and RBIs as an appealing player prop bet (currently -140 on DraftKings). Thomas specifically struggles against curveballs, which is Charlie Morton's primary pitch (expected heavy usage in this matchup). Although Thomas previously managed three hits in 12 at-bats against Morton, none resulted in RBIs or runs, suggesting limited offensive upside under the current situation.

Derek Carty highlighted Cleveland Guardians hitter Kyle Manzardo as a strong home run prop play, with a projection giving him approximately a 15% chance of hitting a home run, providing excellent value at +700 odds. Manzardo's improved barrel rate is the primary driving factor, jumping dramatically from 21.2% season-wide up to 44.4% over the past week, suggesting he's catching fire at the ideal time for bettors.

It's The Final Round strongly supports targeting Steven Kwan due to his exceptional performance against Charlie Morton's primary pitches. Morton throws a four-seam fastball 40% of the time, against which Kwan has a 400 average and a home run this season. On Morton's curveball (33% usage), Kwan is batting 1.000 (1-for-1). Additionally, Kwan is hitting .429 against changeups and .667 with a homer against cutters. Historically, Kwan is 1-for-3 against Morton, and he is currently hot, hitting safely in nine of his last 11 games. Morton, meanwhile, has allowed a high .385 average and a home run off his curveball early this season, making this matchup especially favorable for DFS player prop bets involving Kwan.

Javan Shouey favored the under 4.5 strikeouts props for Luis Ortiz against the Royals. Ortiz, now with the Guardians following an offseason trade, has historically struggled with strikeouts, evidenced by a modest career 17.5% strikeout rate across 249 MLB innings. Despite averaging a strong 95.6 MPH fastball speed, his whiff rate this season (23.0%) and strikeout rate (9.8%) remain low. Shouey highlighted that the Royals strike out at just a 20.2% rate against right-handers this year and possess the league’s third-best contact rate outside the zone, fourth-best inside-zone contact rate, and third-lowest overall swinging strike rate (9.7%). Given these factors and recent form, Shouey confidently advised playing the under on Ortiz's strikeouts down to -145.

Kyle Manzardo's sneakily strong power start includes 4 HRs in 13 games (30.8%). Data Skrive recommends considering Manzardo for home run prop betting against Kansas City Royals, noting his generous odds at +680 that create an undervalued betting scenario.

Greg Peterson likes the Guardians to win against Kansas City, given their significant pitching edge. Guardians' newly acquired starter Luis Ortiz demonstrated consistency last season (3.32 ERA, only 1.1 HR allowed/9 innings with Pittsburgh) and benefits from Cleveland's elite bullpen, which posted MLB's lowest ERA last season. Opposing pitcher Michael Lorenzen, starting for Kansas City, appears headed for regression after last year's lucky performance (3.31 ERA vs. 4.89 FIP, elevated walk rate of 4.1 BB/9). Coupled with the Royals' weak offense producing just 3.5 runs per game (22nd in MLB), Peterson advises playing Guardians Moneyline at -117, projecting true odds closer to -139. Additionally, he recommends betting over 7.5 runs with his handicapped total at 8.4.

Joe Pisapia emphasized Gavin Williams as a key buy-low candidate earlier in the week but warned the acquisition window would close after his upcoming start against the White Sox. Williams delivered a strong performance, pitching 5 innings of one-run ball while striking out seven batters. This start reaffirmed his high upside and fantasy value, likely closing that buy-low window permanently. Pisapia urged fantasy managers who acted before this start could benefit substantially, and moving forward, Williams should be confidently treated as a starter with considerable upside.

Guy Boston is optimistic regarding Tanner Bibee's upcoming start against Kansas City. While Bibee struggled against the Angels recently (7 ER in 4 innings with 4 HR allowed), he previously dominated the Royals lineup this year, throwing 5.2 shutout innings with only 2 hits allowed. Guy Boston sees this matchup as a better representation of Bibee's skills and expects a bounce-back performance, adding further reasoning to a first-five inning or full-game under bet.

Dylan Rockford highlighted Tanner Bibee's struggles to recommend betting the over in the Guardians vs Royals game. Bibee's last start raised major red flags, allowing seven earned runs and four home runs in just four innings. Rockford predicted Bibee would again struggle early, with Kansas City likely scoring four or five runs off him. While acknowledging Kris Bubic's impressive start (no runs allowed yet), Rockford expected some moderate regression from Bubic, allowing the Guardians to chip in a few runs as well, supporting the over at six-and-a-half or seven runs totals.

B Wade is betting Tanner Bibee under 17.5 outs due to his consistent inability to pitch deep into games. Bibee stayed under in his two starts this year, failing to complete the sixth inning both times. Historically, he only completed the sixth inning in 37% (13 of 35) starts last season. Wade highlighted how Bibee struggled recently, allowing seven runs against the Angels and getting pulled early versus the Royals previously. Considering the Royals' solid hitters who perform well against him, Wade sees strong value betting the under.

Richard Louis identified Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan as a pivotal reason the Guardians can cover against Kansas City. Kwan is posting a .356 batting average, leading his team in hits (16), and demonstrating consistent plate discipline. He is coming off an impressive 4-for-5 performance with a home run, four RBI, and two runs scored. Kwan's reliability and hot streak offer confidence backing Cleveland.

Richard Louis highlighted Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana as reason for Cleveland to cover against the Royals. Santana enters the matchup hitting .267 with two home runs and four RBI this season. Historically, he's dominated the Royals across a substantial sample size, hitting 32 home runs, 95 RBI, and scoring 96 runs in 168 career games against Kansas City. Given this consistent long-term success against the opponent, Santana provides leverage for betting on the Guardians.

Data Skrive's computer model identifies value on the Cleveland Guardians' moneyline (-142) against the Kansas City Royals, as well as the over on the total runs (7). The Guardians enter with a 6-6 record and the Royals at 7-6. Given the favorable moneyline and the model's leaning, the Guardians are considered the recommended bet in this matchup with a higher scoring expectation.

Zachary Roberts highlights Jose Ramirez as an ideal candidate to hit a home run today, citing Ramirez's strong start with an OPS above 1.000 and four home runs already on the year. Facing Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic, who has yet to give up an earned run but whose historical struggles can be exploited, Ramirez is well-positioned to deliver economically for bettors aiming at home run props on today's slate.

Joe Pisapia recommended betting on Jose Ramirez to record at least one RBI at +140 odds. Despite a rough betting slate and recent frustration (including an 0-3 day), Pisapia highlighted Ramirez as a strong play given an advantageous betting number. Ramirez hitting in a prime RBI spot, combined with plus money (+140), makes this a compelling high-value wager worth targeting today.

Malcolm Bamford likes Jose Ramirez to draw a walk against Jonathan Cannon, who has walked three batters in just two starts this season. Ramirez himself has walked in four of the last five home games, creating a matchup prone for walks. Malcolm emphasized this combination as particularly favorable and finds the play valuable at plus 140 odds.

Kyle Purviance highlighted Gavin Williams as an underrated pitcher with decent strikeout upside against a White Sox lineup that struggles offensively. Williams faces a Chicago White Sox team averaging 7.3 strikeouts per game overall, with that number rising slightly on the road. Kyle recommends targeting Williams' strikeout prop at a favorable line around 4.5 to 5.5 strikeouts, suggesting he has the opportunity to exceed this mark given Chicago's recent struggles and offensive challenges.

Kingpin advises taking Jose Ramirez's over 1.5 total bases prop facing Chicago rookie pitcher Jonathan Cannon. Ramirez, the primary engine of Cleveland's lineup and consistent doubles hitter, is favorably matched here and could exploit this matchup. Kingpin sees Ramirez as likely to collect his bases either through multiple hits or extra-base hits given Chicago's recent pitching issues. This prop bet hinges significantly on Ramirez's ability to leverage a rookie pitcher situation and his tendency to deliver consistent offense as Cleveland's linchpin.

Data Skrive suggests targeting Jose Ramirez for a home run bet vs. Chicago, as Ramirez already has 4 HR in 10 games, homering in 20% of his matchups this season. With favorable +450 odds and his reliable power bat early in the year, Ramirez is positioned as an attractive home run prop option.

Todd Zola highlighted Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams as a strong streaming option against the White Sox. Although Williams has yet to fully breakout as was hinted by his impressive spring (21 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings), this home matchup presents an ideal scenario. Zola pointed out favorable pitching conditions, with temperatures forecasted to be in the 40s, potentially disrupting hitters' timing and effectiveness. Despite early-season struggles, Williams' considerable strikeout upside combined with chilly weather conditions make him an appealing option to deploy as a streaming starter.

Joel Bartilotta emphasized Cleveland's Jose Ramirez as an elite DFS choice considering the favorable matchup against White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon. Ramirez consistently ranks among the top fantasy point producers each season and is averaging 16 FanDuel points per game over his past eight outings. Cannon has a weak MLB record (4.40 ERA and 1.34 WHIP) and struggled significantly in minor leagues, posting a 5.65 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in Double-A and Triple-A, making Ramirez an appealing cornerstone of Guardians stacks.

Joel Bartilotta highlighted Gavin Williams as a DFS pitcher ready for a breakout performance against the White Sox. Williams dominated spring training, delivering a 2.08 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 38% strikeout rate across 17.1 innings, mirroring his promising 2023 campaign where he had a 3.29 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. Injuries slowed his momentum since then, but facing an offensively challenged White Sox lineup, who ranked dead last in key offensive metrics (runs, OBP, OPS, wOBA, xwOBA) last year, creates an optimal bounce-back spot. Williams is heavily favored at -225, further emphasizing his DFS attractiveness.

Guy Boston, although historically a believer in Logan Allen, has recently expressed skepticism about Allen's capability. Nevertheless, this matchup against a weak White Sox offense sets up favorably due to Allen's high use of change-ups, which happen to be among the few pitches White Sox hitters handle well. While Allen has faced inconsistency, Boston highlighted that today's opponent might have difficulty capitalizing on Allen's weaknesses given their limited offensive capability. Though Boston prefers backing Sean Burke on the other side betting-wise, he still acknowledges Allen's advantageous situation based purely on pitch repertoire versus White Sox hitters, hinting at a low-scoring first five innings.

JD Bets advises caution and recommends avoiding bets heavily reliant on Cleveland pitcher Logan Allen against the White Sox due to severe historical struggles. White Sox hitters, notably Andrew Vaughn (batting .471 with a home run and 1.2 OPS vs Allen), have excelled in previous head-to-head appearances. JD explicitly points out his surprise at how White Sox hitters have dominated Allen, making him an unattractive betting option tonight.

ESPN Fantasy recommends streaming Cleveland Guardians pitcher Logan Allen on Wednesday against the visiting Chicago White Sox, despite his rough first outing this season where he allowed five walks and just one strikeout in 5.1 innings. Allen's strong spring training secured him a rotation spot, and he's expected to bounce back against a White Sox lineup that struggles offensively (seventh-lowest wOBA) and doesn't strike out frequently, but offers Allen a better scenario due to the cold weather at Progressive Field. The matchup is projected as favorable and presents a solid rebound opportunity.

ESPN Fantasy tags Logan Allen as a sneaky rebound and streaming option despite a shaky opening performance that included five walks and only one strikeout across 5 1/3 innings. Allen had impressed in spring training enough to crack the rotation initially and now benefits from a favorable home matchup against the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox lineup has struggled early, displaying the seventh-lowest wOBA in MLB, and conditions are forecasted to be chilly, likely suppressing offensive production. Though Chicago's hitters have not been strikeout-prone thus far, the weak offensive metrics combined with favorable pitching conditions make Allen an appealing rebound pick for DFS and fantasy streamers.

Kenny G advised taking the Guardians at -1.5 runs (+122) against the struggling White Sox, highlighting this as an attractive bounce-back spot for Logan Allen despite his rough initial start against the Padres. Allen had command issues (five walks) in his debut but faces Chicago's sputtering offense, ranked among baseball's worst through their 2-8 start. He pointed favorably to the Guardians' bullpen advantages (2.68 bullpen ERA, sixth best in MLB) versus Chicago's bullpen struggles (4.73 ERA). Considering Cleveland's prospects for turning their early-season woes around against a poor opponent, Kenny sees value in the Guardians covering the spread.