After losing ten games in a row, the Cleveland Guardians are, unsurprisingly, on the outside looking in for the AL Wild Card. Sitting seven games back, it is within the realm of possibility that Cleveland sells at the MLB trade deadline.

The Cleveland Guardians could shockingly use one of their better players as a valuable trade chip ahead of the trade deadline.

The Cleveland Guardians (40-48) and the Houston Astros (55-35) open a 3-game series Monday at Daikin Park in Houston. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Guardians vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Preview the July 7 matchup between the Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Guardians have been shut out in four of their last eight games. They were shut out over the final eight innings last night (July 4). And they're being shut out tonight entering the top of the eighth inning, where the Tigers are still holding onto a 1-0 lead.

José Ramirez and David Fry homered and Brayan Rocchio added a two-run double as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 7-5 to snap a 10-game skid

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB game to be played on July 6, 2025 on ESPN.