The spotlight shifts to Los Angeles on Tuesday night as the Dodgers host the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium. This marks Game 2 of a three-game series after Cleveland picked up a 4-2 win in Monday’s opener, backed by Parker Messick’s six shutout innings. Los Angeles enters at 3-1 on the new MLB season, while the Guardians sit at 3-2 and look to build on that early momentum against one of baseball’s premier teams.
All eyes, however, are on Shohei Ohtani. The two-way superstar makes his first start on the mound in 2026, adding another layer of intrigue to a player already at the center of the MVP conversation. Ohtani hasn’t found his rhythm at the plate yet, hitting just .167 through his first four games, but his impact on the mound could quickly shift the narrative.
Tanner Bibee gets the start for Cleveland after a forgettable outing on Opening Day, in which he allowed three home runs across five innings. Facing a Dodgers lineup loaded with power presents another tough challenge early in the season.
Guardians vs. Dodgers Game Info
- 📍 Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 31
- ⏰ First Pitch: 10:10 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
- ⚾ Probable Pitchers:
- Guardians: Tanner Bibee
- Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani
Guardians vs. Dodgers Current Odds
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook has Los Angeles as a heavy favorite with Ohtani taking the mound:
- Moneyline: Dodgers -260, Guardians +210
- Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (-115), Guardians +1.5 (-105)
- Total (Runs): Over 7.5 (-125), Under 7.5 (+105)
Beyond tonight’s matchup, Los Angeles continues to carry massive expectations in futures markets. The Dodgers are listed at +225 to win the 2026 World Series, positioning them for a potential third straight championship, a feat not accomplished since the Yankees’ dynasty from 1998 to 2000.
Ohtani is also front and center in the awards race, currently sitting as the -130 favorite to win NL MVP. A win would give him four consecutive MVP honors and the fifth of his career, further cementing his place among the game’s all-time greats.
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for CLE-LAD
With Ohtani making his first start of the season and plenty of star power on both sides, this matchup is generating strong interest across player prop markets at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook. Below are the top five most-bet player props as first pitch approaches:
- Shohei Ohtani – Strikeouts Under 6.5
- Shohei Ohtani – Home Runs Over 0.5
- Shohei Ohtani – Hits Over 0.5
- Shohei Ohtani – To Record 6+ Strikeouts
- Kyle Manzardo – Hits+Runs+RBI Over 0.5
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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