The Cleveland Guardians (56-52) and the Detroit Tigers (43-67) meet for the opener of a 3-game set at Comerica Park Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Guardians vs. Tigers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Tigers lead series 7-5
The Guardians picked up a 3-game sweep the last time these teams met July 14-16, avenging a 4-game sweep by the Tigers at Comerica Park July 4-6. Cleveland is a respectable 5-3 across its last 8 games.
The Tigers are skidding, losing 4 of their last 5 games overall, and 7 of their previous 9. Detroit is looking to snap a 4-17 slide against right-handed starting pitchers, too.
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Guardians at Tigers projected starters
RHP Shane Bieber vs. LHP Tyler Alexander
Bieber (6-6, 3.39 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 through 124 2/3 IP.
- Is 1-2 with a 3.48 ERA and 21 K across 20 2/3 IP across 3 starts against the Tigers this season.
- Has managed a 3-3 record, 3.32 ERA and .247 opponent batting average across 76 IP over 12 starts on the road.
Alexander (2-5, 4.04 ERA) makes his 7th start and 17th appearance. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 5.1 K/9 through 42 1/3 IP.
- Has registered a 1-2 record, 3.57 ERA and just 1 HR allowed across 22 2/3 IP in 3 starts and 5 relief appearances at home.
- Is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA over 4 1/3 IP across 2 relief appearances against the Guardians this season.
Guardians at Tigers odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Guardians -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Tigers +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (-108) | Tigers +1.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)
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Guardians at Tigers picks and predictions
Prediction
Guardians 4, Tigers 2
Money line
The Guardians (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return and that’s just too much to risk for your payout. While Cleveland has been playing good ball lately, and Detroit is just 2-12 in the past 14 games inside the AL Central Division, AVOID. This is just too risky, especially with the Tigers at home.
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Run line/Against the spread
The GUARDIANS -1.5 (-108) are a much better play on the run line. The Tigers have managed to win just 4 times in the past 21 outings agaisnt a right-handed starting pitcher, while going 1-5 in their last 6 contests at home vs. RHP.
Over/Under
The UNDER 7.5 (-120) is a strong play. While it’s all about the Over for Cleveland lately, the Under is 6-4 in Bieber’s last 10 starts. The Under is 8-1-3 in the last 12 games overall for Detroit, too, while going 10-3-2 in its last 15 series openers.
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