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4/12/26 19:20
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Atlanta Braves ML

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 by Matt Lowrimore | in MLB Picks

All 30 teams will be in action on Sunday, which will include Game 3 of the interleague series between the Atlanta Braves and the Cleveland Guardians. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Braves and the Guardians.

Atlanta has been solid to start the season, and to conclude this series, they will start Chris Sale. He will be making his fourth start of the season and comes into this game with a record of 2-1 and an ERA of 3.94. Sale had his worst start of the season so far last time out, but in his two home starts, he has an ERA of 0.75, suggesting he could bounce back here.

As for Cleveland, they are set to start Tanner Bibee, who has a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 3.29. Despite his solid numbers, he has struggled on the road this season, which could continue against a solid Braves’ offense.

Atlanta Braves vs Cleveland Guardians Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
3 Atlanta Braves
0.605 81 49 32
12 Cleveland Guardians
0.518 83 43 40

Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians Latest Matches

Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves Latest matches
L L W W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 11, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
0 :  6
Cleveland Guardians

Apr 10, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
11 :  5
Cleveland Guardians

Apr 8, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
2 :  8
Atlanta Braves

Apr 7, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
2 :  7
Atlanta Braves

Apr 6, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
6 :  2
Atlanta Braves

Apr 5, 2026 - MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks
6 :  5
Atlanta Braves
L W L W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 11, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
0 :  6
Cleveland Guardians

Apr 10, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
11 :  5
Cleveland Guardians

Apr 1, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
5 :  1
Athletics

Mar 31, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
2 :  5
Athletics

Mar 30, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
4 :  0
Athletics

Mar 29, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
1 :  4
Kansas City Royals
W L L L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 8, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
2 :  8
Atlanta Braves

Apr 7, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
2 :  7
Atlanta Braves

Apr 6, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
6 :  2
Atlanta Braves

Apr 5, 2026 - MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks
6 :  5
Atlanta Braves

Apr 4, 2026 - MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks
2 :  1
Atlanta Braves

Apr 3, 2026 - MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks
0 :  2
Atlanta Braves
Cleveland Guardians
Cleveland Guardians Latest matches
W L W W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Apr 11, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
0 :  6
Cleveland Guardians

Apr 10, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
11 :  5
Cleveland Guardians

Apr 8, 2026 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
10 :  2
Kansas City Royals

Apr 7, 2026 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
2 :  1
Kansas City Royals

Apr 6, 2026 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
2 :  4
Kansas City Royals

Apr 5, 2026 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
6 :  5
Chicago Cubs
W L W L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Apr 8, 2026 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
10 :  2
Kansas City Royals

Apr 7, 2026 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
2 :  1
Kansas City Royals

Apr 6, 2026 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
2 :  4
Kansas City Royals

Apr 5, 2026 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
6 :  5
Chicago Cubs

Apr 5, 2026 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
0 :  1
Chicago Cubs

Apr 3, 2026 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
4 :  1
Chicago Cubs
L W L W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 11, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
0 :  6
Cleveland Guardians

Apr 10, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
11 :  5
Cleveland Guardians

Apr 1, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
1 :  4
Cleveland Guardians

Mar 31, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
4 :  1
Cleveland Guardians

Mar 30, 2026 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
2 :  4
Cleveland Guardians

Mar 29, 2026 - MLB

Seattle Mariners
8 :  0
Cleveland Guardians

Atlanta Braves against Cleveland Guardians : Head to Head (H2H)

Atlanta Braves

83 %

Cleveland Guardians

17 %

Apr 11, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
0 :  6
Cleveland Guardians

Apr 10, 2026 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
11 :  5
Cleveland Guardians

Aug 17, 2025 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
4 :  5
Atlanta Braves

Aug 16, 2025 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
1 :  10
Atlanta Braves

Aug 15, 2025 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
0 :  2
Atlanta Braves

Apr 28, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
4 :  3
Cleveland Guardians

Atlanta Braves - Cleveland Guardians Key Points

  1. Tanner Bibee has an ERA of 3.29
  2. Tanner Bibee has an ERA of 4.00 on the road
  3. Chris Sale has an ERA of 3.94
  4. Chris Sale has an ERA of 0.75 at home

Our Atlanta Braves vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction

Atlanta is the overwhelming favorite; however, they still look to be the best betting option. As mentioned, Sale has been so much better at Truist Park this season compared to others. Note that Sale has only made two starts at home, but has allowed one earned run over 12.0 innings. Further, he has allowed just four hits across these two home starts and has nine strikeouts.

Bibee, on the other hand, has an ERA of 4.00 in two road starts, allowing four earned runs over 9.0 innings. Given the clear difference in the home/away splits for these starting pitchers, our Atlanta Braves vs Cleveland Guardians prediction is: Atlanta Braves ML.

Prediction:

 

Atlanta Braves ML

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