Guardians vs Braves Prediction and MLB Tips - 16 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 15, 2025, 11:09PM | Published: Aug 15, 2025, 1:34AM
The Cleveland Guardians will face the Atlanta Braves in MLB action at Progressive Field on Saturday, starting at 9:10am AEST.
Joey Cantillo (3-2, 4.11 ERA) will be on the bump for the Guardians, pitting him against Hurston Waldrep (2-0, 1.54 ERA) for the Braves.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Guardians vs Braves game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Cleveland vs Atlanta MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Guardians a 52% chance of defeating the Braves at Progressive Field.
Guardians vs Braves: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Progressive Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Guardians $1.87, Braves $1.95
- Line: Guardians -1.5 ($2.79), Braves +1.5 ($1.46)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Guardians at $1.87 and the Braves at $1.95.
The Guardians are 1.5-run favourites against the Braves, with odds of $2.79 available at TAB.
For the underdog Braves (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.46.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Braves (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 65% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Guardians vs Braves: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.87 with TAB
- Line: Guardians -1.5 at $2.79 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Guardians vs Braves betting tips are based on complex modelling and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Although the Braves are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Guardians -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Guardians vs Braves: Prediction
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Guardians vs Braves: Essential Details
The match-up between the Guardians and Braves at Progressive Field is scheduled to commence at 9:10am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Cleveland Guardians vs Atlanta Braves
- Date: Saturday 16 August 2025
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Progressive Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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