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Chicago Cubs at Cleveland Guardians

MLBregular • 2026-2027 Season
completed
Guardians logo
Guardians
Cleveland
2
vs
Cubs logo
Cubs
Chicago
5
CLE 55%45% CHC
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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VenueGoodyear Ballpark
Goodyear, Arizona

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Cubs (away)
Guardians (home)
45%
Win probability
55%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Cubs defeated the Guardians 5-2.

Our model predicted the Guardians would win with 55% confidence, but the Cubs pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Home Field Advantage favored the Guardians and was a notable factor: Base home field advantage applied (no detailed stats available)
  • Offensive Efficiency was neutral and a contributing factor: No offensive stats available for comparison
  • Defensive Efficiency was neutral and a contributing factor: No defensive stats available for comparison

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Cubs won 2-5

Cubs won in a close game

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Guardians at 55%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

CHC
CLE
Home Field Advantage
Favours CHC|Favours CLE

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Understanding the win probability calculation

2 factors not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 3/16/2026, 8:45:01 AM

Key Players

Cubs

Colin ReaSP
Edward CabreraSP
Shota ImanagaSP
Jameson TaillonSP
Carson KellyC

Guardians

Slade CecconiSP
Gavin WilliamsSP
Parker MessickSP
Tanner BibeeSP
Joey CantilloSP

Learn About Our Analysis

Learn about the factors behind our predictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Guardians has a 55% win probability, while Cubs has a 45% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers weather conditions, offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona.

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