Reds vs. Guardians odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Tuesday, July 28 by proven model

The Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds meet in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday after their game was rained out on Monday evening. The Guardians (54-53) are two games back of the White Sox in the AL Central after going 3-7 in their last 10. The Reds (49-55) are in the cellar of the NL Central and are likely sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. The Reds have the edge on the hill, however, with ace Chase Burns (12-1, 2.42 ERA) set to start, while the Guardians will turn to Slade Ceconni (4-7, 3.60 ERA).

First pitch is at 1:40 p.m. ET from Great American Ball Park. The Reds are -161 favorites (risk $161 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Reds vs. Guardians odds, while the over/under is 9. 

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