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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cleveland Guardians vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Cleveland Guardians, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, commencing at 1:35 PM ET.
Andrew Painter (1-4, 5.77 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies, while the Guardians will counter with Parker Messick (5-1, 2.46 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model gives an equal chance for both both teams to win the Guardians-Phillies matchup.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's Guardians vs. Phillies matchup, including best bets and picks.
Guardians vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB game between the Guardians and Phillies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Guardians and Phillies a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Phillies (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of seven runs has a 58% chance of going over.
Guardians vs. Phillies odds [5/24/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Guardians | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+152) | +1.5 (-175) |
| Moneyline | -116 | -102 |
| Total | o7 (-123) | u7 (+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 | -175 |
| Moneyline | Phillies | -102 |
| Total | Over 7 | -123 |
According to our MLB best 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.
Guardians vs. Phillies game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB action between the Phillies and Guardians at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to begin at 1:35 PM ET.
- Who: Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Time: 1:35 PM ET/10:35AM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Guardians and Phillies on Sunday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
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