Philadelphia Phillies at Cleveland Guardians Odds, Picks & Prediction
Cleveland Guardians will defeat Philadelphia Phillies 118-102. Phillies are decimated by injuries—Tyrese Maxey (29.6 PPG), Joel Embiid (26.5 PPG), VJ Edgecombe (17.1 PPG), and Quentin Grimes (13 PPG) all out. Guardians' Jarrett Allen (19.4 PPG), James Harden (18.7 PPG), and Evan Mobley (17 PPG) provide edge despite Mitchell sidelined. CLE -11.5 consensus.
Quick Facts
- Matchup
- Philadelphia Phillies at Cleveland Guardians
- Date
- Monday, March 9, 2026, 11:00 PM ET
- Spread
- Cleveland Guardians -11.5
- Total
- O/U 227.5
- Moneyline
- Cleveland Guardians -590 / Philadelphia Phillies +440
- Best Bet
- CLE -11.5
- Prediction
- 118-102 Guardians
Odds Comparison
| Sportsbook | away | home | line | market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | CLE | -11.5 | Spread | |
| - | - | O/U 227.5 | Total | |
| +440 | -590 | - | Moneyline |
Matchup Preview
Both teams enter with 0-0 records over their last 10 games, scoring 0 PPG while allowing 0 PPG. Cleveland Guardians host with a massive edge in consensus odds: -11.5 spread, -590 moneyline. Philadelphia Phillies +440 underdogs face a depleted roster. Guardians' Donovan Mitchell averages 26.3 PPG (high 32) but is out; Jarrett Allen steps up at 19.4 PPG (high 27), James Harden 18.7 PPG (high 22), Evan Mobley 17 PPG (high 24), Sam Merrill 12.5 PPG (high 32, but out). Phillies' Tyrese Maxey leads at 29.6 PPG (high 39), Joel Embiid 26.5 PPG (high 27), but both out alongside VJ Edgecombe 17.1 PPG and Kelly Oubre Jr. 15.8 PPG.
By The Numbers
| Stat | Cleveland Guardians | Philadelphia Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Record (L10) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| PPG | 0 | 0 |
| Opp PPG | 0 | 0 |
| Streak | 0 | 0 |
| Key Scorer PPG | Mitchell 26.3 | Maxey 29.6 |
| Rebounds Allowed Rank | #2 (6.86/g to Cs) | #2 (3.21/g to Gs) |
Key Injuries
- PHI: Quentin Grimes (G) Out, Charles Bassey (C) Out, Tyrese Maxey (PG) Out, Trendon Watford (F) Out, Joel Embiid (C) Out (multiple listings), VJ Edgecombe (SG) Out, Johni Broome (C) Out, Tyrese Martin (G) Out
- CLE: Dean Wade (F) Out, Donovan Mitchell (G) Out, Sam Merrill (G) Out, Max Strus (G) Out, Larry Nance Jr. (F) Out
Phillies lose their top four scorers; Guardians retain Allen, Harden, Mobley.
Odds Analysis
Consensus: Spread Cleveland Guardians -11.5, Total O/U 227.5, ML CLE -590 / PHI +440. PHI's defensive weaknesses shine: allows assists #4 (2.99/g to Gs), 3PT made #4 (1.13/g to Gs), points #5 (10.69/g to Gs). CLE allows rebounds #2 (6.86/g to Cs), but PHI centers depleted.
Player Props to Watch
- Jarrett Allen (CLE): 19.4 PPG, high 27—expect big night vs thin PHI frontcourt.
- James Harden (CLE): 18.7 PPG, high 22—exploits PHI's guard defense edges.
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (PHI): 15.8 PPG, high 25—one of few PHI available, but tough matchup.
- Evan Mobley (CLE): 17 PPG, high 24—rebound edge vs PHI #2 rank allowed to Gs? Wait, PHI allows to Gs.
Best Bets
- Cleveland Guardians -11.5: PHI missing Maxey (29.6), Embiid (26.5), Edgecombe (17.1), Grimes (13)—CLE's Allen/Harden/Mobley carry load.
- Under 227.5: Both 0 PPG records, heavy injuries limit scoring; PHI allows 10.69 pts/g to Gs but depleted offense.
- Jarrett Allen Over 19.5 Points: 19.4 avg, high 27, PHI frontcourt out.
Prediction
Guardians dominate depleted Phillies 118-102. CLE covers -11.5 easily with home edge and PHI's star absences. Total stays under amid injuries.
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