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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cleveland Guardians vs Milwaukee Brewers predictions for MLB Thursday.
MLB action continues on Thursday at 2:10 PM ET as the Cleveland Guardians square off with the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.
The Brewers will send Shane Drohan (3-2, 3.59 ERA) to the mound, while the Guardians are going with Parker Messick (6-3, 2.68 ERA).
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Brewers as the most likely winner of the Guardians vs. Brewers game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Guardians vs. Brewers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's MLB matchup between the Guardians and Brewers, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Brewers a 56.1% chance of beating the Guardians.
According to our model, the Guardians (+1.5) have a 62.3% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 55.5% chance of going over,.
Guardians vs. Brewers odds [6/18/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Guardians | Brewers |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-182) | -1.5 (+154) |
| Moneyline | +130 | -146 |
| Total | o7.5 (-105) | u7.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Guardians vs. Brewers 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 | Brewers -1.5 | +154 |
| Moneyline | Guardians | +130 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Guardians vs. Brewers game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB action between the Brewers and Guardians at American Family Field is scheduled to commence at 2:10 PM ET.
- Who: Cleveland Guardians vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
- Time: 2:10 PM ET/11:10AM PT
- Venue: American Family Field
Conclusion
We predict the Brewers, with a 56.1% win probability, will likely beat the Guardians in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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