Dodgers to Face Guardians in Division Series

Los Angeles Dodgers Aim for 12th Straight NL West Title

The Guardians are set to face the Dodgers in the National League Division Series, with the first game scheduled for Tuesday, October 11. The Guardians surprised many this season, finishing with a record of 92-70 and winning the AL Central by 11 games.

The Dodgers, meanwhile, are looking to win their 12th straight NL West title and are considered one of the favorites to win the World Series this year. With a record of 111-51, the Dodgers finished the regular season with the best record in all of Major League Baseball.

Guardians Relying on Pitching, Defense

The Guardians have relied on their pitching and defense this season. They have a team ERA of 3.18, which is fourth in the MLB. They also have a strong defense, led by shortstop Amed Rosario and center fielder Myles Straw.

Dodgers Boast High-Powered Offense

The Dodgers, on the other hand, have a high-powered offense. They lead the MLB in runs scored, home runs, and on-base percentage. They also have a strong pitching staff, led by Julio Urias and Tony Gonsolin.

Matchup Could Be Close

The matchup between the Guardians and Dodgers is expected to be close, as both teams have strengths and weaknesses. The Guardians have a strong pitching staff and defense, while the Dodgers have a high-powered offense.

The Dodgers are favored to win the series, but the Guardians have shown that they can compete with anyone this season. The series is likely to be decided by which team can play better in the clutch and make fewer mistakes.

Predictions and Picks

The Dodgers are favored to win the series, but the Guardians have a chance to pull off an upset if they can pitch well and play good defense.

Here are some predictions and picks for the series:

• Dodgers to win in five games
• Guardians to win Game 1
• Dodgers to win Games 2, 3, and 4
• Guardians to win Game 5

Odds

The Dodgers are favored to win the series at -220 odds, while the Guardians are +180 underdogs. This means that if you bet $100 on the Dodgers, you would win $45.45 if they win the series. If you bet $100 on the Guardians, you would win $180 if they win the series.