MLB Tuesday, July 28 at 01:40 PM UTC
10,000 Sim Trials Run
CLE

Cleveland Guardians

Away

54-53 (27-27 Away)

Last 5 Form
L L L L L
Projected Final Score
4.2 5.2
Projected Total: 9.4 (O/U: 9.0)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
CLE: -125 | CIN: +110
CIN

Cincinnati Reds

Home

49-55 (22-28 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W W L W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Cleveland Guardians Win Prob
38.1%
No Value Edge
Cincinnati Reds Win Prob
61.9%
+14.3% Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Cincinnati Reds to win outright in 61.9% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: CLE -1.5 / CIN +1.5
CLE covers (+120) 28.1%
CIN covers (-145) +12.7% Edge 71.9%
Total O/U: 9.0
OVER (-110) 48.7%
UNDER (-110) 51.3%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: CIN starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in Slugging (+0.031).
  • 🐂 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.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: CIN enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 64%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Cincinnati Reds winning outright in 61.9% of run trials, with a projected score of CLE 4.2 - CIN 5.2. The strongest model variance is on the spread: take CIN +1.5 (covers in 71.9% of simulations).

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
48.0%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+105
Implied Probability: 48.8%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **48.0%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Slade Cecconi (K%: 18.0%, BB%: 8.1%) faces CIN's top of the order (avg OBP: 34.2%). Home starter Chase Burns (K%: 28.6%, BB%: 9.0%) matchups against CLE's first three hitters (avg OBP: 34.4%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

CLE

Slade Cecconi

Away Starter
ERA 4.78
WHIP 1.47
Record 4-7
IP 107.1
SO 84
GS 21
CIN

Chase Burns

Home Starter
ERA 2.40
WHIP 1.12
Record 12-1
IP 112.2
SO 128
GS 20

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Cleveland Guardians

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
L vs Minnesota Twins
6 - 10 | Jul 22, 2026

Cincinnati Reds

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
W @ Seattle Mariners
4 - 2 | Jul 21, 2026

Head-to-Head History

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