Reds vs Guardians Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 May 2025
Last updated: May 17, 2025, 10:41PM | Published: May 17, 2025, 1:28AM
The Cincinnati Reds will face the Cleveland Guardians in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Sunday, starting at 8:40am AEST.
The Reds will send Brent Suter (1-0, 2.08 ERA) to the mound, up against Slade Cecconi (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Guardians.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Reds vs Guardians game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Cincinnati vs Cleveland MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Guardians a 51% chance of defeating the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
Reds vs Guardians: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Great American Ball Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Reds $1.95, Guardians $1.87
- Line: Reds +1.5 ($1.65), Guardians -1.5 ($2.29)
- Total (Over/Under 10 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 Reds at $1.95 and the Guardians at $1.87.
The Reds are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Guardians, with odds of $1.65 available at TAB.
For the favourite Guardians (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.29.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 10 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Reds (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 10-run over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Reds vs Guardians: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cincinnati at $1.95 with TAB
- Line: Reds +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 10 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Reds vs Guardians best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Guardians have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Reds to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Reds vs Guardians: Prediction
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Reds vs Guardians: Essential Details
The match-up between the Reds and Guardians at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Sunday 18 May 2025
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cincinnati vs Cleveland predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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