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The Detroit Tigers (52-55) welcome the Cleveland Guardians (63-42) to Comerica Park for the opener of a 2-game series Monday. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tigers lead 6-5
The Guardians won 4-3 at the Philadelphia Phillies, winning 2 of 3 — both as underdogs — in the weekend series. Prior to the Philly trip, Cleveland hosted Detroit and split 4 games with both wins coming by 1 run. Cleveland is 30-27 on the road this season, including 3-5 in its last 8 away games. The Guardians are 52-53 against the spread (ATS) for the season.
The Tigers lost to the Minnesota Twins 5-0 Sunday, failing to cover as +129 home underdogs. They dropped 2 of 3 to the Twins and are 2-4 over their last 6 games. The Tigers are 25-26 at home this season but 5-3 over their last 8 at Comerica Park. Detroit is 55-52 ATS on the season.
Guardians at Tigers projected starters
RHP Tanner Bibee vs. RHP Jack Flaherty
Bibee (8-4, 3.50 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 through 115 2/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 2-1 home win vs. Tigers Wednesday
- 2024 away splits: 4-2, 3.00 ERA (57 IP, 19 ER), 1.05 WHIP, 8 HR, 10.1 K/9 in 10 starts
- Career vs. Tigers: 0-3, 5.84 ERA (24 2/3 IP, 16 ER), 1.34 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in 5 starts
- 2024 vs. Tigers: 0-1, 5.06 ERA (16 IP, 9 ER), 1.00 WHIP, 9.6 K/9 in 3 starts
Flaherty (7-5, 2.95 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 0.96 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 11.2 K/9 through 106 2/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER (1R), 3 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 2-1 loss at Guardians Wednesday
- 2024 home splits: 2-3, 3.50 ERA (43 2/3 IP, 17 ER), 1.08 WHIP, 7 HR, 11.3 K/9 in 7 starts
- Career vs. Guardians: 1-2, 2.38 ERA (34 IP, 9 ER), 1.09 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 in 6 starts
- 2024 vs. Guardians: 1-1, 1.50 ERA (18 IP, 3 ER), 0.89 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 in 3 starts
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Guardians at Tigers odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 8:09 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Guardians -116 (bet $116 to win $100) | Tigers -102 (bet $102 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+152) | Tigers +1.5 (-184)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -120 | U: -102)
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Guardians at Tigers picks and predictions
Prediction
Tigers 4, Guardians 2
Moneyline
BET TIGERS (-102).
The Tigers have thrived with Flaherty on the mound. They have won 6 of his last 8 starts. The right-hander only allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 7 of those 8 outings as well. Plus, Detroit has won the game following a loss in 2 straight.
The Guardians have been among the best home teams in the MLB but have struggled on the road, especially as of late. The offense is mostly to blame as Cleveland has been shut out twice in its last 4 games.
Considering the trends, TAKE TIGERS (-102).
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
Detroit +1.5 (-184) is too expensive to bet on the RL, and Cleveland -1.5 (+152) is too risky as a RL favorite, considering its recent woes at the plate. Ultimately, AVOID a RL wager.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 7 (-102).
The Guardians have gone Under in 5 straight games and are 2-11 O/U in their last 13. They have scored 4 or fewer runs in 5 straight and have allowed 3 or fewer in 4 of their last 5. Cleveland is 49-50-6 O/U on the season, per Teamrankings.com.
The Tigers have gone Under in 3 of their last 5 and have scored 14 runs in their last 5 games. Additionally, they are 2-3 O/U in Flaherty’s last 5 starts. TAKE UNDER 7 (-102).
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