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Get Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Guardians predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Cleveland Guardians and Boston redsox will lock horns in MLB action at Progressive Field on Sunday, starting at 1:40 PM ET.
The Guardians will send Tanner Bibee (0-7, 4.57 ERA) to the mound, up against Ranger Suarez (2-3, 3.02 ERA) for the Red Sox.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives an equal chance for both both teams to win the Red Sox-Guardians matchup.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's Red Sox vs. Guardians matchup, including best bets and picks.
Red Sox vs. Guardians prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB game between the Red Sox and Guardians, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model can't split the two teams, giving both the Red Sox and Guardians a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Guardians (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of seven runs has a 54% chance of going over.
Red Sox vs. Guardians odds [5/31/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Red Sox | Guardians |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+176) | +1.5 (-190) |
| Moneyline | -102 | -116 |
| Total | o7 (+100) | u7 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Red Sox vs. Guardians picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Red Sox -1.5 | +176 |
| Moneyline | Red Sox | -102 |
| Total | Over 7 | +100 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Red Sox vs. Guardians game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB game between the Guardians and Red Sox at Progressive Field is scheduled to start at 1:40 PM ET.
- Who: Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Time: 1:40 PM ET/10:40AM PT
- Venue: Progressive Field
Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Red Sox and Guardians on Sunday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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