Preview the Aug. 16 matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Braves are streaking with six wins over the last eight games and back-to-back series victories, while the Guardians are 7-2 in the last nine games and five consecutive series wins if you go back further.

The Atlanta Braves play against the Cleveland Guardians in an MLB game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

Guardians defenders flashed their leather from the outset, but Braves rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep held their bats in check Friday to deal Cleveland a 2-0 loss at Progressive Field. The Guardians turned two double plays,

"Jose Ramirez is one of the best players in the business," said Snitker, who managed against Ramirez in the 2022 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium. "He just plays so hard, I've got a lot of respect for him. Jose is one of the guys who you'd say, 'If everyone on your team plays like him, you'd be in really good shape.'"

Catcher Sandy León was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Acuña will return to face the Cleveland Guardians, as the Braves are set to start a three-game series against Cleveland on Friday. The five-time All-Star hasn't played since July 29 due to a calf strain.

The Cleveland Guardians continue to be one of the hottest teams in the American League and MLB. Their fresh off their sixth consecutive series win, and are looking to make it seven in a row as the Atlanta Braves come to town. If the Guardians want to ensure a series win over their NL East foe, these are three areas the team should focus on.

Looks like the Atlanta Braves mustered the remainder of their energy to pour it into this series finale against the New York Mets in a come-from-behind 4-3 win. The season series is now owned by the Braves, making this their eighth season series victory in a row against the Mets.