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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cleveland Guardians vs Cincinnati Reds predictions for MLB Monday.
The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Cleveland Guardians in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Monday, starting at 7:10 PM ET.
Chase Burns (12-1, 2.42 ERA) will get the ball for the Reds, up against Slade Cecconi (4-7, 4.60 ERA) for the Guardians.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Reds as the most likely winner of the Guardians vs. Reds game.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Guardians vs. Reds prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's MLB game between the Guardians and Reds, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Reds a 61.3% chance of defeating the Guardians.
According to our model, the Guardians (+1.5) have a 55.7% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 58.7% chance of going over,.
Guardians vs. Reds odds [7/27/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Guardians | Reds |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-138) | -1.5 (+135) |
| Moneyline | +150 | -147 |
| Total | o8.5 (-117) | u8.5 (+113) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Guardians vs. Reds picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Reds -1.5 | +135 |
| Moneyline | Reds | -147 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -117 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Guardians vs. Reds game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB action between the Reds and Guardians at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to commence at 7:10 PM ET.
- Who: Cleveland Guardians vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
- Time: 7:10 PM ET/4:10PM PT
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
Conclusion
We predict the Reds, with a 61.3% win probability, will likely beat the Guardians in Monday's MLB matchup.
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