The Reds will play the Guardians on Sunday, May 17th, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cincinnati Reds have a 96.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cleveland Guardians is 93.00.
- Visiting Cincinnati Reds - The Cincinnati Reds have a 10-2 record as a visiting team, ranking them 1st Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Cleveland Guardians - The Cleveland Guardians have a 8-4 record as a home team. They rank 2nd for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Cincinnati Reds currently stand 17th (96) Overall, with the Cleveland Guardians ranking 12th (105) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Cincinnati Reds are 17th (93) Overall for runs allowed. The Cleveland Guardians stand 11th (109) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Cincinnati Reds have won their last 5 games. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians won their last game.
- Team Records - The Cincinnati Reds have a 16-8 Overall record (0.0 GB National Central Division), with the Cleveland Guardians possessing a 14-11 Overall standing (0.0 GB American Central Division).
Best Reds at Guardians Odds
| Underdog Cincinnati Reds | Favorite Cleveland Guardians |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Cincinnati Reds | Favorite Cleveland Guardians |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Guardians are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cincinnati Reds are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8.5 -120 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 +100 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Guardians are -1.5 +125 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Cincinnati Reds are +1.5 -155 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Reds
Guardians
5/17/26 1:40pm EDT | +135-165 |
- Cincinnati Reds bettors risk $100 to win $135 at +135 odds. The implied probability for Cincinnati Reds is 42.55%.
- Cleveland Guardians bettors risk $100 to win $60.61 at -165 odds. The implied probability for Cleveland Guardians is 62.26%.
Cincinnati Reds at Cleveland Guardians Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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|---|---|
Reds
Guardians
First Team to Score
5/17/26 1:40pm EDT | -130+100Bet |
Reds
Guardians
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/17/26 1:40pm EDT | +320+250-125Bet |
Reds
Guardians
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/17/26 1:40pm EDT | +170+110+310Bet |
Reds
Guardians
To Extra Innings
5/17/26 1:40pm EDT | Yes +775No -1400Bet |
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Reds
Total Runs
CIN at CLE 5/17/26 1:40pm EDT | 3.5 o -1303.5 u +100Bet |
Guardians
Total Runs
CIN at CLE 5/17/26 1:40pm EDT | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -115Bet |
Cincinnati Reds & Cleveland Guardians Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Cincinnati Reds World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Reds | +20000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Guardians | +3500 Bet |
Cincinnati Reds & Cleveland Guardians Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Guardians | 44 | 42 | 0.512 | +12.0 | 21-20 | 23-22 | 336 | 349 | -13 | L2 | 4-6 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 39 | 45 | 0.464 | +16.0 | 19-22 | 20-23 | 355 | 413 | -58 | L3 | 4-6 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Guardians MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, May 17th, 2026 at 1:40 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Guardians Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Guardians Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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