The Cleveland Indians (11-9) continue their series against the Detroit Tigers (9-8) Saturday at Comerica Park with a 6:10 p.m. ET first pitch. We analyze the Indians-Tigers MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Indians at Tigers: Projected starting pitchers
RHP Shane Bieber vs. RHP Spencer Turnbull
Bieber has been nearly unhittable, going 3-0 with a 1.63 ERA and 0.76 WHIP across 27 2/3 innings over four starts while leading the American League with 43 strikeouts.
- Bieber picked up a no-decision last time out, a 5-4 Cleveland victory in Chicago against the White Sox in 10 innings. However, the Indians are a sparkling 4-0 in his four outings so far, including 3-0 vs. AL Central foes.
- Bieber has allowed five or fewer hits and three or fewer runs in each of his outings while going at least six innings, quality starts in all four appearances.
Turnbull has been a godsend for the Tigers this season, posting a 2-0 record with a 2.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 18 strikeouts over 18 innings in his three outings.
- Oddly enough, this will be Turnbull’s first appearance of the season against a divisional opponent. In fact, it’s his first start against an AL team in 2020.
- A big reason for Turnbull’s success is his ability to keep the ball in the park. He has yet to allow a home run this season.
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Indians at Tigers: Key injuries
(Get the latest injury news here.)
Indians
- C Roberto Perez (shoulder) out
Tigers
- 1B C.J. Cron (knee) out
- OF Troy Stokes Jr. (hand) out
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Indians at Tigers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Indians 5, Tigers 2
Moneyline (ML)
The Indians (-176) are rather moderate favorites, and there is a little risk facing arguably the best pitcher to date for the Tigers (+155). While the Indians won the series opener 10-5, and they’re 46-20 in the past 66 inside the division, they’re also just 6-14 in the previous 20 on the road against teams with a winning overall mark. You’ll actually find some better value betting the run line rather than the high juice on the moneyline.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The INDIANS -1.5 (-106) have struggled against winning teams, but they have dominated in recent seasons against the Tigers (+1.5, -115). Cleveland is 21-6 in the past 27 trips to Comerica, and an amazing 43-8 in the previous 51 meetings overall. You’ll have to eat quite a bit of chalk on the moneyline, but Cleveland has won seven of their past eight by two or more runs. Minimize your risk betting the run line.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 7.5 (-110) is worth a look here as Bieber and Turnbull have been two of the better pitchers in the AL Central, if not the AL. Hits will be few and runs will be at a premium in this twilight battle.
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