Pirates vs. Guardians Prediction, Picks and Odds

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Pirates vs. Guardians MLB game on July 18, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Pirates
Braxton Ashcraft 9-3, 3.49 ERA
3
5
Jul 18, 4:10 PM ET Progressive Field
Guardians
Joey Cantillo 8-4, 3.56 ERA
Jul 18, 4:10 PM ET Progressive Field
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Pirates
0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 0
Guardians
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 5 11 1
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Pirates
    0%
  • Guardians
    100%
Win Probability
Baseball infield diamond diagram
Last At Bat
Outs
Travis Bazzana homers to center field. Steven Kwan scores.
Quick Box Score
Pirates Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 J. Mangum CF5010001.2000.400
2 N. Gonzales 3B4110001.2500.750
3 B. Reynolds LF3010011.3331.167
4 E. Valdez RF4011002.2500.750
5 R. O'Hearn 1B3100010.0000.250
6 M. Ozuna DH4010001.2500.500
7 B. Lowe 2B2101011.0000.250
8 R. Flores C2000021.0000.500
9 J. Gonzalez SS1000001.0000.000
Guardians Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 T. Bazzana 2B3122121.6672.467
2 B. Rocchio SS4110000.2500.500
3 C. DeLauter DH4111000.2500.500
4 K. Watson RF2011000.5001.000
5 D. Schneemann CF3010012.3330.833
6 K. Manzardo 1B2000002.0000.000
7 G. Arias 3B1000001.0000.000
8 P. Bailey C2010001.5001.000
9 S. Kwan LF4230000.7501.750

Pirates vs. Guardians: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

  • Teams: Pirates vs. Guardians
  • Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
  • Time: 4:10 PM ET
  • Venue: Progressive Field

Current Betting Odds

  • Spread: Pirates favored at -1.5
  • Total (Over/Under): 8.5
  • Moneyline Odds: Pirates +127, Guardians -104

Dimers' Win Probabilities

  • Pirates: 49%
  • Guardians: 51%

Dimers' predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Pirates a win probability of 49%, while the Guardians have a win probability of 51%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Guardians are more likely to beat the Pirates in the MLB game at Progressive Field on Saturday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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