Guardians vs Phillies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 23

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) walks off the field after striking out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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The Cleveland Guardians (+155) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (-190) on May 23, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 pm in Philadelphia, PA.

This season, the Guardians are 31-22 against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are 15-36 ATS.

Guardians vs Phillies Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Guardians starting pitcher: Slade Cecconi 3-4, 5.16 ERA
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Zack Wheeler 3-0, 1.99 ERA

Guardians vs. Phillies Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Guardians+1.5 -145O 7 -110+155
Phillies -1.5 +118U 7 -110-190

Guardians vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 61.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Guardians players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Guardians Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Angel Martinez has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 10 games (+22.90 Units / 229% ROI)
  • Steven Kwan has hit the Hits Under in 10 of his last 15 games (+9.40 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Steven Kwan has hit the Total Bases Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+9.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Steven Kwan has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+9.10 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Rhys Hoskins has hit the Singles Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+8.55 Units / 28% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Phillies players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Brandon Marsh has hit the Hits Over in 23 of his last 25 games (+19.85 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 6 games at home (+17.40 Units / 290% ROI)
  • Brandon Marsh has hit the Singles Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+15.35 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 10 games (+10.45 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.25 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 40 away games (+17.90 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 28 of their last 40 away games (+15.10 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 21 of their last 40 away games (+13.60 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.75 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the Run Line in 10 of their last 16 games (+5.95 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 31 of their last 50 games (+10.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games at home (+6.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+6.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 games (+1.35 Units / 7% ROI)

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Guardians are 28-25 against the Run Line (+4.2 Units / 6.34% ROI).

  • 31-22 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.4 Units / 14.75% ROI
  • 26-27 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.3 Units / -5.68% ROI
  • 27-26 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.7 Units / -2.89% ROI

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 15-36 against the Run Line (-24.1 Units / -40.2% ROI).

  • 25-26 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.45 Units / -12.68% ROI
  • 24-25 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.35 Units / -5.96% ROI
  • 25-24 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.1 Units / -1.97% ROI

Phillies vs Guardians Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Kyle Schwarber +185
Bryce Harper +300
Adolis Garcia +450
Jose Ramirez +450
Kyle Manzardo +500

Phillies vs Guardians Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Trea Turner 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Brandon Marsh 0.5 -220 0.5 +165
Bryce Harper 0.5 -220 0.5 +160
Chase DeLauter 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Alec Bohm 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Phillies vs Guardians Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Patrick Bailey 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Adolis Garcia 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Brandon Marsh 0.5 -175 0.5 +130
Bryce Harper 0.5 -175 0.5 +130
Trea Turner 0.5 -165 0.5 +125

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Guardians are 10-1 (.909) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .752.

The Guardians are 9-2 (.818) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .701.

The Guardians are 21-1 (.955) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .859.

The Guardians are 30-3 (.909) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH since the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .798.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The Phillies are just 1-12 (.077) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .299.

The Phillies are 6-0 (1.000) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .793.

The Phillies are 21-69 (.233) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .128.

The Phillies are 100-29 (.775) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2025 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .715.

9% of Guardians’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (179/1,998 PA’s) this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

Guardians hitters have struck out in just 19% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 4th best in MLB.

Guardians hitters have drawn walks in 14% of their PA’s versus relief pitchers this season — best in MLB.

The Guardians are batting just .216 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of just .213 (1,013 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB.

Phillies hitters have an OPS of just .631 (880 PA’s) on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of just .282 (880 PA’s) on the road this season — lowest in MLB.

The Phillies are batting just .217 against LHP this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 35% in close and late situations this season — best in MLB.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of 29% in late innings this season — best in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Guardians pitchers this season — tied for best in MLB.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 47% with two-strikes this season — tied for best in MLB.

Phillies pitchers have walked 7% of batters this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .290 against Phillies pitchers this season — highest in MLB.

Opponents are hitting .264 against Phillies pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

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