The Guardians will play the Reds on Sunday, May 18th, 2025. 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
- Captain Shady Lines
- 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 Cleveland Guardians have a 91.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cincinnati Reds is 90.00.
- Visiting Cleveland Guardians - The Cleveland Guardians have a 11-10 record as a visiting team, ranking them 4th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Cincinnati Reds - The Cincinnati Reds have a 9-12 record as a home team. They rank 9th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Cleveland Guardians currently stand 16th (176) Overall, with the Cincinnati Reds ranking 10th (201) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Cleveland Guardians are 10th (190) Overall for runs allowed. The Cincinnati Reds stand 14th (183) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Cleveland Guardians lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds have lost their last 3 games.
- Team Records - The Cleveland Guardians have a 25-18 Overall record (3.5 GB American Central Division), with the Cincinnati Reds possessing a 20-24 Overall standing (4.5 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr mateys, the Cleveland Guardians be setting sail to face the Cincinnati Reds...Those scurvy dogs be no match for our mighty crew of ballplayers...SportsBetting3.com be the place to bet on this game, review the odds below!
With a 25-18 record, the Guardians be ready to plunder another victory...The Reds be floundering with a dismal 20-24 record, ripe for defeat...Don't miss out on the chance to bet on the Guardians to emerge victorious!
Ye might be a landlubber if ye think the Reds stand a chance...Their 2-8 record in the last 10 games be a sign of impending doom...Set your sights on the Guardians and bet the house on a sure win!
Best Guardians at Reds Odds
| Underdog Cleveland Guardians | Favorite Cincinnati Reds |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Cleveland Guardians | Favorite Cincinnati Reds |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cincinnati Reds are the -130 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cleveland Guardians are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 9 -105 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 9 -115 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cincinnati Reds are -1.5 +165 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Cleveland Guardians are +1.5 -200 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
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Guardians
Reds
5/18/25 1:40pm EDT | +110-130 |
- Cleveland Guardians bettors risk $100 to win $110 at +110 odds. The implied probability for Cleveland Guardians is 47.62%.
- Cincinnati Reds bettors risk $100 to win $76.92 at -130 odds. The implied probability for Cincinnati Reds is 56.52%.
Cleveland Guardians at Cincinnati Reds Prop Bets
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Guardians
Reds
First Team to Score
5/18/25 1:40pm EDT | -150+118Bet |
Guardians
Reds
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/18/25 1:40pm EDT | +290+275-130Bet |
Guardians
Reds
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/18/25 1:40pm EDT | +145+130+310Bet |
Guardians
Reds
To Extra Innings
5/18/25 1:40pm EDT | Yes +825No -1400Bet |
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Guardians
Reds
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/18/25 1:40pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Reds
Total Runs
CLE at CIN 5/18/25 1:40pm EDT | 4.5 o -1054.5 u -125Bet |
Guardians
Total Runs
CLE at CIN 5/18/25 1:40pm EDT | 4.5 o +1054.5 u -140Bet |
Andrew Abbott
Strikeouts Thrown
CLE at CIN 5/18/25 1:40pm EDT | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +105Bet |
Cleveland Guardians & Cincinnati Reds 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.
Cleveland Guardians World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Guardians | +5000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Reds | +12500 Bet |
Cleveland Guardians & Cincinnati Reds 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 |
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| Cleveland Guardians | 29 | 25 | 0.537 | +6.0 | 14-10 | 15-15 | 216 | 236 | -20 | L3 | 4-6 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 27 | 28 | 0.491 | +8.5 | 14-14 | 13-14 | 255 | 227 | +28 | W1 | 6-4 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Guardians vs Cincinnati Reds 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 18th, 2025 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 Cleveland Guardians vs Cincinnati Reds Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cleveland Guardians vs Cincinnati Reds 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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