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10,000 Sim Trials Run
PIT

Pittsburgh Pirates

Away

51-47 (24-23 Away)

Last 5 Form
L W W W W
Projected Final Score
5.6 2.7
Projected Total: 8.3 (O/U: 8.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
PIT: -105 | CLE: -115
CLE

Cleveland Guardians

Home

51-47 (24-23 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W W W L

Simulated Outcome Probability

Pittsburgh Pirates Win Prob
76.3%
+25.1% Value Edge
Cleveland Guardians Win Prob
23.8%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Pittsburgh Pirates to win outright in 76.3% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: PIT -0.1 / CLE +0.1
PIT covers (-110) +23.9% Edge 76.3%
CLE covers (-110) 23.8%
Total O/U: 8.5
OVER (-110) 43.4%
UNDER (-110) +4.2% Edge 56.6%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: PIT starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.027) and Slugging (+0.074).
  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: CLE relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the PIT bullpen.
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Played at CLE's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: PIT enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 90%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Pittsburgh Pirates winning outright in 76.3% of run trials, with a projected score of PIT 5.6 - CLE 2.7. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with PIT -0.1 covering in 76.3% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 8.5 which hit in 56.6% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
54.7%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-125
Implied Probability: 55.6%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **54.7%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Mason Montgomery (K%: 34.8%, BB%: 10.8%) faces CLE's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.9%). Home starter Logan Allen (K%: 18.3%, BB%: 10.2%) matchups against PIT's first three hitters (avg OBP: 37.8%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

PIT

Mason Montgomery

Away Starter
ERA 3.95
WHIP 1.22
Record 4-3
IP 43.1
SO 66
GS 5
CLE

Logan Allen

Home Starter ℹ️ Blended Model
ERA 2.45
WHIP 2.05
Record 0-0
IP 7.1
SO 10
GS 1

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Cleveland Guardians

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Pittsburgh Pirates

W @ Cleveland Guardians
7 - 1 | Jul 18, 2026
W vs Milwaukee Brewers
14 - 5 | Jul 12, 2026
W vs Milwaukee Brewers
3 - 2 | Jul 11, 2026
W vs Milwaukee Brewers
7 - 6 | Jul 11, 2026
L vs Atlanta Braves
5 - 10 | Jul 09, 2026

Cleveland Guardians

L vs Pittsburgh Pirates
1 - 7 | Jul 18, 2026
W @ Miami Marlins
5 - 2 | Jul 12, 2026
W @ Miami Marlins
4 - 1 | Jul 11, 2026
W @ Miami Marlins
3 - 2 | Jul 10, 2026
W @ Minnesota Twins
5 - 2 | Jul 09, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Cleveland Guardians
7 - 1 | Jul 18, 2026

Injury Reports

Pittsburgh Pirates 46 reported

P Alejandro Rondon
60-Day
P Alessandro Ercolani
7-Day
P Alexis Torres
- Full Season
P Anthony Solometo
- Full Season
P Cameron Keshock
60-Day
P Carlos Castillo
60-Day
OF Carter Gwost
60-Day
P Chris Devenski
60-Day
P Clevari Tejada
- Full Season
P Darwin Roa
60-Day
P Dominic Perachi
7-Day
P Dylan Mathiesen
60-Day
SS Eddie Rynders
7-Day
P Evan Sisk
15-Day
IF Frankeli Mesta
7-Day
P Garrett McMillan
60-Day
P Hamlet Santos
7-Day
P Hunter Furtado
60-Day
P Inmer Lobo
7-Day
P Isaias Uribe
60-Day
P Jaiker Garcia
60-Day
P Jarod Bayless
7-Day
OF Jeancer Custodio
7-Day
P Jesus Travieso
60-Day
P Jose Regalado
- Full Season
P Junior Flores
- Full Season
P Keuri Almonte
- Full Season
SS Konnor Griffin
60-Day
P Mervin Maiz
7-Day
P Micael De La Cruz
60-Day
IF Michell Ojeda
60-Day
2B Mike Jarvis
7-Day
P Oddanier Mosqueda
60-Day
CF Oneil Cruz
60-Day
P Owen Kellington
7-Day
P Pietro Albanez-Rienzo
60-Day
P Pitterson Rosa
60-Day
P Po-Yu Chen
60-Day
C Rafael Flores Jr.
7-Day
P Ronaldo Serrano
7-Day
P Ryan Harbin
- Full Season
P Sean Sullivan
60-Day
P Seth Hernandez
7-Day
1B Spencer Horwitz
10-Day
P Victor Cabreja
7-Day
SS Wyatt Sanford
7-Day

Cleveland Guardians 28 reported

P Aaron Davenport
60-Day
P Abraham Negrin
60-Day
P Alexander Garcia
- Full Season
P Angel Cordova
60-Day
SS Anthony Silva
60-Day
P Ben Lively
60-Day
P Cameron Sullivan
60-Day
P Carter Spivey
- Full Season
P Davis Sharpe
60-Day
P Edelvis Perez
60-Day
P Eudry Alcantara
7-Day
P Franklin Gómez
7-Day
P Jacob Remily
60-Day
CF Jake Fox
7-Day
P Joey Oakie
7-Day
SS Jose Devers
7-Day
P Justin Campbell
7-Day
P Khal Stephen
60-Day
P Kyle Scott
60-Day
3B Luke Hill
7-Day
P Luke House
60-Day
P Magnus Ellerts
7-Day
P Matt Jachec
7-Day
P Oscar Melgarejo
60-Day
OF Robert Arias
60-Day
P Rodney Boone
- Full Season
P Shawn Armstrong
15-Day
P Victor Marin
60-Day