Houston Astros defeat Cleveland Guardians 9-2: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Apr 20, 2026 · MLB · Houston Astros 9, Cleveland Guardians 2
The Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 9-2 on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Progressive Field. The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 11 runs combined.
Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians final score and game recap
The Houston Astros won by 7 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Spencer Arrighetti (Houston Astros): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Isaac Paredes (Houston Astros): 3-for-5, 2 home runs, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Slade Cecconi (Cleveland Guardians): 5.0 innings, 6 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Jose Ramirez (Cleveland Guardians): 1-for-4, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians?
The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 7 runs.
The run line opened at Houston Astros -0.5 and closed at Cleveland Guardians -1.5.
Did Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 3.5.
The total opened and closed at 7.5.
Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Cleveland Guardians between the open and the close, and the Houston Astros covered.
Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Houston Astros 9-15 in the 2026 regular season (7-6 at home, 2-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 7 of 20 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 14 times and under 6 times.
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 13-11 in the 2026 regular season (7-4 at home, 6-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 9 of 19 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 11 times and under 8 times.
What's next for Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians?
Next for the Houston Astros: at the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Guardians: the Houston Astros at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.