KC vs CLE prediction for August 29, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects CLE 3.8 - KC 4.4. KC is favored with a 51.3% win probability. the total is 7.5. Model projects 8.2 total runs.
CLE
3.8
Projected Score
VS
O/U 7.5
KC
4.4
Projected Score
Win Probability
CLEKC
N/A
Run Line
7.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 52.3% (3,503 games)
Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile
KC
246
CLE
246
Projected
CLE 3.8 — KC 4.4
Actual
CLE 3 — KC 8
Starting Pitcher Matchup
Daniel Lynch IV L
KC
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
SI30%94 mph14% whiff
CH24%86 mph26% whiff
SL22%87 mph40% whiff
Foster Griffin L
CLE
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FC32%88 mph17% whiff
FF17%92 mph17% whiff
ST14%80 mph26% whiff
Weather Impact
Progressive Field
84°F9 mph wind
HR: 1.087 Total: 1.047
thin air, 9mph out
Bullpen Comparison
KC
4.80ERA
5.03FIP
7.77K/9
4.81BB/9
1.51WHIP
CLE
3.45ERA
3.79FIP
10.06K/9
3.80BB/9
1.24WHIP
Betting Edges
First 5 Innings & NRFI
KC F5
2.4 runs
50.0% win
CLE F5
1.8 runs
33.8% win
F5 Total
4.3
NRFI
58.1%
YRFI
41.9%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
0.84
HR Spotlight
Injury Report
KC8 injured
Beck Way RP15-DAY-IL
Michael Massey 2B7-DAY IL
Tony Gonsolin SP15-DAY-IL
Nick Mears RP60-DAY-IL
Carlos Estevez RP60-DAY-IL
Maikel Garcia 3B10-DAY-IL
+2 more
CLE3 injured
Shawn Armstrong RP60-DAY-IL
Slade Cecconi SP15-DAY-IL
Rhys Hoskins 1B10-DAY-IL
AI Intelligence Analysis
Edge Analysis
How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded MLB 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the MLB 2026 season report card.