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Braves vs. Guardians prediction: Cleveland predicted to win Friday's MLB matchup [8/15/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Friday's Atlanta Braves vs Cleveland Guardians matchup.
The Cleveland Guardians will face the Atlanta Braves, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Progressive Field on Friday, starting at 7:10PM ET.
Joey Cantillo (3-2, 4.11 ERA) will be on the bump for the Guardians, while the Braves will counter with Hurston Waldrep (2-0, 1.54 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Guardians as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Braves vs. Guardians predictions page.
Guardians vs. Braves prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB matchup between the Braves and Guardians 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Guardians a 52% chance of beating the Braves.
According to our model, the 8.5-run over/under also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Braves vs. Guardians odds [8/15/2025]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Braves | Guardians |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -102 | -116 |
| Total | o8.5 (-112) | u8.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Braves vs. Guardians picks and best bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Braves vs. Guardians matchup is on the moneyline.
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Braves vs. Guardians game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB action between the Guardians and Braves at Progressive Field is scheduled to begin at 7:10PM ET.
- Who: Atlanta Braves vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
- Time: 7:10PM ET/4:10PM PT
- Venue: Progressive Field
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Braves vs. Guardians matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Guardians, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Braves on Friday.
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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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