Cleveland Guardians defeat Cincinnati Reds 10-3: Recap & Betting Results

Sun, May 17, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 3, Cleveland Guardians 10

The Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-3 on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Progressive Field. The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 13 runs combined.

Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians final score and game recap

The Cleveland Guardians won by 7 runs.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians?

The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 7 runs.

The run line opened and closed at Cleveland Guardians -1.5.

Did Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians go over or under the total?

The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 4.5.

The total opened and closed at 8.5.

This result left the Cincinnati Reds 24-23 in the 2026 regular season (13-11 at home, 11-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 26 of 46 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 30 times and under 15 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the Cincinnati Reds.

This result left the Cleveland Guardians 26-22 in the 2026 regular season (15-10 at home, 11-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 22 of 43 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 24 times and under 19 times. That made it two straight wins for the Cleveland Guardians.

What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians?

Next for the Cincinnati Reds: at the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, May 18, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Guardians: at the Detroit Tigers on Monday, May 18, 2026.