As the Cleveland Guardians visit the Baltimore Orioles on April 17, both teams come off contrasting performances. The Guardians, currently at 9-8, are looking to rebound after a 9-1 loss where their pitcher Gavin Williams struggled, allowing five runs over 6.2 innings. In contrast, the Orioles (7-10) celebrated a solid outing from Dean Kremer, who permitted just one run over 5.1 innings. On the mound for Cleveland is Tanner Bibee, boasting a 1-1 record and a 4.40 ERA, while Baltimore counters with Tomoyuki Sugano, who holds a 1-1 record with a 3.86 ERA.

The betting lines are tight, with the Guardians favored at -118 on the moneyline and the Orioles at -101. The game promises to be competitive, particularly for those following key trends: the Guardians have won four of their last five road games against teams with losing records. With the game's total set at 8.0 runs, there's potential for scoring based on current player performances. As the matchup unfolds, fantasy players should closely monitor the pitchers and offensive players involved.