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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Guardians predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Cleveland Guardians will face the Boston Red Sox, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Progressive Field on Sunday, beginning at 1:40 PM ET.
Tanner Bibee (0-7, 4.57 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Guardians, while the Red Sox will counter with Ranger Suarez (2-3, 3.02 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Red Sox a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Guardians.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's Red Sox vs. Guardians matchup, including best bets and picks.
Red Sox vs. Guardians prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB game between the Red Sox and Guardians, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Red Sox a 52% chance of defeating the Guardians.
According to our model, the Guardians (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Red Sox vs. Guardians odds [5/31/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Red Sox | Guardians |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+152) | +1.5 (-180) |
| Moneyline | -112 | -102 |
| Total | o7.5 (+100) | u7.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Red Sox vs. Guardians picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Red Sox -1.5 | +152 |
| Moneyline | Red Sox | -112 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Red Sox vs. Guardians game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB matchup between the Guardians and Red Sox at Progressive Field is scheduled to begin at 1:40 PM ET.
- Who: Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Time: 1:40 PM ET/10:40AM PT
- Venue: Progressive Field
Conclusion
We predict the Red Sox, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Guardians in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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