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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cleveland Guardians vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Friday.
MLB action continues on Friday at 6:40 PM ET as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies will send Cristopher Sánchez (5-2, 1.82 ERA) to the mound, up against Gavin Williams (6-3, 3.67 ERA) for the Guardians.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Phillies as the most likely winner of the Guardians vs. Phillies game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Guardians vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB matchup between the Guardians and Phillies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Phillies a 65% chance of beating the Guardians.
According to our model, the Guardians (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 6.5 runs has a 54% chance of going over.
Guardians vs. Phillies odds [5/22/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Guardians | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-150) | -1.5 (+126) |
| Moneyline | +155 | -178 |
| Total | o6.5 (-110) | u6.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Guardians vs. Phillies 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 | Phillies -1.5 | +126 |
| Moneyline | Phillies | -178 |
| Total | Over 6.5 | -110 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 6.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Guardians vs. Phillies game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB action between the Phillies and Guardians at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Guardians in Friday's MLB matchup.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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