MLB Tuesday, July 28 at 07:10 PM UTC
10,000 Sim Trials Run
CLE

Cleveland Guardians

Away

55-53 (28-27 Away)

Last 5 Form
L L L L W
Projected Final Score
4.8 3.7
Projected Total: 8.5 (O/U: 9.0)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
CLE: -145 | CIN: +125
CIN

Cincinnati Reds

Home

49-56 (22-29 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W L W L

Simulated Outcome Probability

Cleveland Guardians Win Prob
58.4%
No Value Edge
Cincinnati Reds Win Prob
41.6%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Cleveland Guardians to win outright in 58.4% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: CLE -1.5 / CIN +1.5
CLE covers (+110) 45.5%
CIN covers (-135) 54.5%
Total O/U: 9.0
OVER (-110) 39.9%
UNDER (-110) +7.7% Edge 60.1%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: CLE starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.028).
  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: CLE relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the CIN bullpen.
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at CIN's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Cleveland Guardians winning outright in 58.4% of run trials, with a projected score of CLE 4.8 - CIN 3.7. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with CIN +1.5 covering in 54.5% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 9.0 which hit in 60.1% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
43.0%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+110
Implied Probability: 47.6%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **43.0%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Gavin Williams (K%: 30.7%, BB%: 7.9%) faces CIN's top of the order (avg OBP: 34.2%). Home starter Caleb Ferguson (K%: 21.3%, BB%: 10.6%) matchups against CLE's first three hitters (avg OBP: 34.6%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

CLE

Gavin Williams

Away Starter
ERA 3.78
WHIP 1.10
Record 10-5
IP 126.1
SO 156
GS 21
CIN

Caleb Ferguson

Home Starter
ERA 3.86
WHIP 1.57
Record 1-0
IP 21.0
SO 20
GS 0

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Cincinnati Reds

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Cleveland Guardians

W @ Cincinnati Reds
6 - 5 | Jul 28, 2026
L @ Tampa Bay Rays
0 - 1 | Jul 26, 2026
L @ Tampa Bay Rays
0 - 3 | Jul 25, 2026
L @ Tampa Bay Rays
3 - 11 | Jul 24, 2026
L vs Minnesota Twins
1 - 3 | Jul 23, 2026

Cincinnati Reds

L vs Cleveland Guardians
5 - 6 | Jul 28, 2026
W @ St. Louis Cardinals
5 - 3 | Jul 26, 2026
L @ St. Louis Cardinals
0 - 7 | Jul 25, 2026
W @ St. Louis Cardinals
4 - 2 | Jul 24, 2026
W @ Seattle Mariners
5 - 3 | Jul 22, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Cleveland Guardians defeated Cincinnati Reds
6 - 5 | Jul 28, 2026
Home Cleveland Guardians defeated Cincinnati Reds
10 - 3 | May 17, 2026
Home Cleveland Guardians defeated Cincinnati Reds
7 - 4 | May 16, 2026
Away Cincinnati Reds defeated Cleveland Guardians
7 - 6 | May 15, 2026

Injury Reports

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

Cincinnati Reds 34 reported

P Andre Vasquez
60-Day
OF Anthony Stephan
- Full Season
P Anyer Laureano
7-Day
P Ben Brutti
60-Day
CF Blake Dunn
10-Day
P Braillin Cordero
60-Day
P Brandon Leibrandt
7-Day
P Brandon Williamson
60-Day
P Carson Spiers
60-Day
P Christian Lopez
60-Day
P Cole Schoenwetter
- Full Season
C Connor Burns
60-Day
P Daniel Burgos
60-Day
OF Diego Munoz
60-Day
P Dylan Simmons
- Full Season
P Edgar Lugo
60-Day
P Gabe Starks
- Full Season
2B Garrett Hampson
7-Day
P Graham Ashcraft
60-Day
IF Jaset Martinez
60-Day
CF Jay Allen II
7-Day
P Jimmy Romano
7-Day
2B Matt McLain
10-Day
C Michael Trautwein
60-Day
P Nestor Lorant
7-Day
P Nick Lodolo
15-Day
P Nick Sando
- Full Season
P Ovis Portes
7-Day
P Reynardo Cruz
60-Day
SS Ricky Cabrera
- Full Season
CF Shane Sasaki
60-Day
P Sheng-En Lin
60-Day
1B Spencer Steer
10-Day
P Tony Santillan
15-Day