Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Seattle Mariners (74-58) and the Cleveland Guardians (68-62) play the middle game of a 3-game set Saturday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mariners vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Mariners lead series 4-1

The Mariners picked up where they left off in Seattle. This team took 3 of 4 games from the Guardians at T-Mobile Park last weekend, and Seattle won 6-1 in Friday’s series opener to avenge a loss to RHP Zach Plesac last weekend.

The Guardians have had a lot of difficulty plating runs, going for a total of just 13 runs in the past 8 games. Cleveland has won just 2 of its outings during that stretch of awful offensive performances.

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Mariners at Guardians projected starters

LHP Robbie Ray vs. RHP Xzavion Curry

Ray (11-8, 3.58 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 through 155 2/3 IP.

  • Is just 5-5 with a 5.25 ERA and .262 opponent batting average across 61 2/3 IP over 11 road starts
  • Twirled 7 scoreless IP with just 3 H, 0 BB and 7 K in a 4-0 win over the Guardians last time out Sunday in Seattle

Curry allowed 3 ER and 8 H across 5 IP with 1 BB and 3 K in a no-decision in his Major League debut against the Tigers Aug. 15.

  • Registered an 8-4 record, 4.00 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 108 IP in 19 starts and 2 relief appearances at Double-A and Triple-A this season

Mariners at Guardians odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Mariners -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Guardians +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+102) | Guardians +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Mariners at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 6, Guardians 3

Money line

The MARINERS (-165) are moderate favorites and a strong play over the tumbling Guardians. Seattle has won 4 of the 5 meetings this season, and it is catching Cleveland at a perfect time. The Guardians have struggled to score lately, and they won’t get back on track with a rookie making just his 2nd career start.

Run line/Against the spread

The MARINERS -1.5 (+102) are worth playing on the run line. All 5 wins during Seattle’s 5-game win streak have come by 2 or more runs. In addition, the M’s have won 3 of 4 games against the Guardians by 2 or more runs, too.

Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-122) is worth a look as the Mariners will try to keep the offense rolling. They have 3 or more runs in 8 straight games and are averaging 6.2 runs per game during their 5-game win streak. While the Guardians are struggling to score runs, they should be able to at least plate a few runs of offense together to help get this over the finish line.

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Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Seattle Mariners (73-58) and the Cleveland Guardians (68-61) open a 3-game series Friday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mariners vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Mariners lead series 3-1

The Mariners are coming in hot, winners of 4 consecutive games, and 6 of the past 7 outings. That streak includes a 3-1 series victory against the Guardians last weekend at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

The Guardians have hit the skids a little lately, dropping 5 of the past 7 outings, while experiencing an offensive power outage. Cleveland was blanked Wednesday and Thursday at the Baltimore Orioles, and the Guardians are averaging just 1.7 runs per game across the past 7 contests.

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Mariners at Guardians projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. RHP Zach Plesac

Castillo (5-5, 2.85 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 116 2/3 IP.

  • Allowed just 1 ER on 4 H and 1 BB with 10 K in a no-decision against the Guardians in Seattle Saturday
  • Has recorded at least 5 K in each of his 5 starts with the M’s, posting 39 total K across just 31 2/3 IP

Plesac (3-11, 4.39 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 127 IP.

  • Is 1-4 with a 3.81 ERA with 38 K across 54 1/3 IP across 10 starts at Progressive Field this season
  • Allowed just 3 ER (all solo HR) with 0 BB and 6 K across 7 IP in a win in Seattle Saturday — his first victory in 13 starts.

Mariners at Guardians odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Mariners -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Guardians +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+120) | Guardians +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mariners at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 4, Mariners 3

Money line

The GUARDIANS (+115) really haven’t given bettors a reason to back them lately, going 2-5 across the past 7 outings. However, Cleveland is a solid side at home, and Plesac’s confidence received a huge jolt when he topped the Mariners and Castillo last weekend in Seattle.

Run line/Against the spread

The GUARDIANS +1.5 (-145) aren’t priced terribly out of line if you’d like a little bit of insurance and just don’t trust Cleveland to snap out of its funk. Cleveland’s offense has been quite sporadic lately, and facing Castillo isn’t exactly a recipe of success.

Over/Under

Play the UNDER 7.5 (-110), as it is easily the best play with Cleveland struggling to plate runs lately. In fact, the Guardians have been shut out in 3 of their last 4 games.

The Under is 6-2-1 in Seattle’s past 9 games overall, and 4-1-1 in the past 6 against teams with a winning overall record. The Under has also cashed in Cleveland’s last 5 at home and gone 10-1 in its last 11 at home against a right-handed starting pitcher.

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Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Detroit Tigers (45-74) and the Cleveland Guardians (62-55) wrap up a 4-game set Wednesday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Tigers vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 9-9

After a 4-1 setback in Game 1 of a doubleheader Monday, the Tigers bounced back with a 7-5 win in Game 2, and a 4-3 victory Tuesday. Both teams have scored 12 runs apiece despite that Detroit has won 2 of the 3 games.

The Guardians remain in 1st place in the AL Central Division despite losing the past 2 outings. Their performance over their last 2 games is a disappointment after an 8-1 run from Aug. 6-15.

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Tigers at Guardians projected starters

LHP Daniel Norris vs. RHP Cal Quantrill

Norris (0-4, 5.97 ERA) makes his 3rd start and 29th appearance. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 6.0 BB/9 and 11.4 K/9 in 34 2/3 IP.

  • Allowed just 4 H and 2 BB with 1 K in 4 2/3-scoreless IP in a no-decision at the Chicago White Sox Friday in his first outing with the Tigers after coming over from the Chicago Cubs.
  • Has an 0-2 record with a 3.86 ERA in 25 2/3 IP with a .200 opponent batting average over 21 nighttime games vs. a 0-2 record, 12.00 ERA and .250 opponent BA in 7 daytime appearances.

Quantrill (9-5, 3.67 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 130 IP.

  • Picked up his career-high 9th win with 7-scoreless IP and just 1 H and 0 BB allowed at the Toronto Blue Jays Friday.
  • Has won 5 straight decisions across his past 7 starts dating back to  a July 5 loss in Detroit.
  • Is 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA with 9 K across 10 IP over 2 starts vs. Detroit this season.

Tigers at Guardians odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Tigers +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Guardians -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers +1.5 (-120) | Guardians -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Tigers at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 5, Tigers 2

Money line

The Guardians (-220) will cost more than 2 times your potential return, and over the long haul that’s just not a good betting strategy.

AVOID, and look to the run line instead.

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Run line/Against the spread

The GUARDIANS -1.5 (+100) are a much better play on the run line at home. Quantrill has been on fire lately with his last loss coming in early July. It just so happens that the last loss was against the Tigers. However, he also dominated them with 6-scoreless IP in a win July 16 last time they met.

Over/Under

The UNDER 7.5 (-102) is worth a look in the series finale.

The Under has been the dominant trend for both of these clubs. It’s 8-2-1 in the past 11 games overall for the Guardians and 4-1 in their last 5 games at home.

The Under is 13-3-5 in the past 21 games overall for the Tigers while going 8-2-2 in the previous 12 outings inside the division.

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Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Detroit Tigers (44-74) and the Cleveland Guardians (62-54) play the 3rd contest of a 4-game set Tuesday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Tigers vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Guardians lead series 9-8

The Tigers picked up a 7-5 win in Game 2 of a doubleheader Monday, snapping a 7-game win streak in this series by the Guardians. Detroit had managed just 8 total runs in its last 5 meetings against Cleveland.

The Guardians enter play Tuesday with a 2-game lead in the AL Central over both the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox. They’re 30-23 at home this season and have gone 29-22 inside the division.

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Tigers at Guardians projected starters

RHP Garrett Hill vs. RHP Zach Plesac

Hill (2-3, 4.66 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 4.4 K/9 in 36 2/3 IP.

  • Has managed an 0-3 record and terrible 7.80 ERA with 3 HR allowed and a .279 opponent batting average across 15 IP in 3 road starts.
  • Is 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA with 6 H, 3 BB and 4 K across 11 IP in 2 starts vs. Cleveland this season.

Plesac (2-10, 4.32 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 in 114 2/3 IP.

  • Has allowed 6 HR with a .277 opponent BA in 49 IP across 9 home starts, although he has a solid 3.49 ERA at Progressive Field.
  • Is 0-1 with a 2.81 ERA and13 K through 16 IP across 3 starts vs. Detroit this season.

Tigers at Guardians odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Tigers +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Guardians -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers +1.5 (-115) | Guardians -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Tigers at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 5, Tigers 4

Money line

The Guardians (-220) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s risky business when they’re starting a guy with 2 wins and 10 losses on his ledger. While the Cleveland offense has been strong lately, hold off here.

AVOID.

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Run line/Against the spread

The TIGERS +1.5 (-115) are a risky play based on their play of late, but they’re worth playing as the underdog on the run line since Plesac has been so very giving this season.

Over/Under

The OVER 8.5 (-107) is the lean here, but play it lightly.

Hill is an unproven commodity, and he has struggled on the road. Plesac has had some awful luck at home, and he has been very giving overall. Look for the offense to do enough to inch this one over the finish line.

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Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Guardians (58-52) and the Detroit Tigers (43-69) battle in the finale of a 3-game set at Comerica Park Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Guardians vs. Tigers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Series tied 7-7

The Guardians eked out a 3-2 victory Wednesday, scoring all 3 of their runs in the first 2 innings. RHP Aaron Civale allowed both of Detroit’s runs in the 4th inning before giving away to 5-scoreless frames from the bullpen.

Cleveland has now won 5 straight games against Detroit. The Tigers have dropped 6 of their last 7 contests overall.

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Guardians at Tigers projected starters

RHP Zach Plesac vs. RHP Garrett Hill

Plesac (2-10, 4.49 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 through 108 1/3 IP.

  • Has an awful 1-7 record and 5.31 ERA with 8 HR allowed in 59 1/3 IP across 11 road starts.
  • Is 0-5 with a 6.21 ERA across 29 IP over 6 starts since the beginning of July.
  • Has managed an 0-1 record, 3.72 ERA and .286 opponent batting average across 9 2/3 IP over 2 starts vs. Detroit this season.

Hill (2-3, 5.12 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 4.8 K/9 through 31 2/3 IP.

  • Has posted a 2-0 record with a 2.70 ERA and .210 opponent BA in 16 2/3 IP in 3 home starts vs. an 0-3 record, 7.80 ERA and .279 opponent BA in 15 IP in 3 road outings.
  • Picked up his 1st career win in his major league debut against the Guardians July 4 with just 1 ER on 2 H and 1 BB with 3 K across 6 IP.

Guardians at Tigers odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Guardians -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Tigers +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (-103) | Tigers +1.5 (-117)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Guardians at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Tigers 7, Guardians 4

Money line

The TIGERS (+135) are a value play at home as they look to avoid the broom in the series finale.

Plesac has been very giving this season, especially on the road, while Hill has been tremendous so far in his home park. The rookie also has confidence against the Guardians after beating them in his MLB debut July 4.

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Run line/Against the spread

The TIGERS +1.5 (-117) are just 2-9 across their last 11 games, but they’re a strong play in Thursday’s day game with Plesac on the bump. Hill has allowed 3 or fewer runs in 3 of his last 4 outings, and he’ll cool off the Guardians bats in this one.

Over/Under

Play the OVER 8.5 (-112) with the very giving Plesac starting. Yes, the Under is 7-2 across his past 9 outings, but he has allowed 4 or more earned runs in 3 of his past 5 outings, including July 15 at home against Detroit in a no-decision. That outing ended up going Over, too.

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Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Guardians (57-52) and the Detroit Tigers (43-68) meet for middle contest of a 3-game set at Comerica Park Wednesday. 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 7-6

The Guardians posted a 5-2 victory in the series opener Tuesday, backing RHP Shane Bieber with 11 hits. Cleveland has now won its past 4 games against Detroit after suffering a 4-game sweep at Comerica Park July 4-6.

The Tigers have dropped 5 of the past 6 contests, and 8 of the previous 10. Detroit is now just 4-18 in its last 22 games against a right-handed starting pitcher.

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Guardians at Tigers projected starters

RHP Aaron Civale vs. RHP Drew Hutchinson

Civale (2-5, 6.17 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 through 54 IP.

  • Returns from the injured list for his first start since July 13 after recovering from a wrist injury.
  • Is 0-2 with a dismal 7.67 ERA with a .319 opponent batting average across 27 IP over 6 road starts.
  • Allowed just 1 unearned run on 3 H and 1 BB across 6 1/3 IP in a win against the Tigers May 20 in Cleveland.

Hutchinson (1-5, 4.37 ERA) makes his 9th start and 19th appearance. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 5.7 K/9 through 55 2/3 IP.

  • Is 1-4 with a 4.71 ERA and .287 opponent BA across 32 1/3 IP over 5 starts and 11 appearances at home.
  • Has posted a 1-0 record with a 4.50 ERA through 10 IP across 2 starts against the Guardians this season.

Guardians at Tigers odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Guardians -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Tigers +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+100) | Tigers +1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Guardians at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 7, Tigers 5

Money line

The GUARDIANS (-175) are rather heavy favorites, but slightly under my personal limit of -180 for money line plays.

Cleveland won the first game by a 5-2 count, and it is now 6-2 in the past 8 games inside the AL Central Division.

Detroit is now just 3-13 in the past 16 games inside the division and has gone 1-4 in the previous 5 home games against teams with a winning overall record.

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Run line/Against the spread

The GUARDIANS -1.5 (+100) are worth a look on the money line as they try to cover for the second time in as many days.

Cleveland has 4 victories just since Aug. 3 and has won by 2 or more runs in 3 of those outings.

On the flip side, Detroit is careening out of control and has lost 8 of its last 10 games, with each of the setbacks coming by 2 or more runs.

Over/Under

Over bettors lucked out when the Tigers scratched out 2 runs in the bottom of the 9th Tuesday to grab the push in the series opener. We won’t really need a lot of luck to hit the OVER 8.5 (+100) Wednesday. Civale and Hutchinson are both very giving, and we should get the Over sooner rather than later.

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Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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

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  • 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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Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Detroit Tigers (37-52) and Cleveland Guardians (43-44) kick off a 4-game set Thursday at Progressive Field in Cleveland. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Tigers vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Tigers lead series 7-2

After a season-high 6-game win streak — which included a 4-game sweep of the Guardians at Comerica Park — the Tigers are 1-5 across their last 6 outings.

The Guardians limp in with just 4 wins in the past 14 games, slipping under .500. Cleveland has won just 3 of its last 11 games inside the AL Central.

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Tigers at Guardians projected starters

RHP Elvin Rodriguez vs. RHP Triston McKenzie

Rodriguez (0-2, 11.51 ERA) makes his 5th start and 6th appearance. He has a 1.82 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 through 20 1/3 IP.

  • Is 0-1 with a 13.50 ERA and .375 opponent batting average in 9 1/3 IP in 2 road starts.
  • Worked 4 scoreless IP with 2 H, 0 BB and 4 K in a no-decision May 29 against the Guardians at Comerica Park.

McKenzie (6-6, 3.47 ERA) has a 1.01 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 93 1/3 IP across 15 starts and 1 relief appearance.

  • Has managed a 2-1 record, 3.68 ERA and .185 opponent BA with 30 K across 29 1/3 IP in 5 starts at Progressive Field.
  • Suffered a hard-luck loss at Detroit May 29 with 2 ER, 4 H and 1 BB with 8 K in 7 2/3 IP.

Tigers at Guardians odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Tigers +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Guardians -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers +1.5 (-110) | Guardians -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Tigers at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 4, Tigers 2

Money line

The Guardians (-240) will cost you nearly two and a half times your potential return. That’s just too risky, especially against a Tigers team that has won 7 of 9 in the season series.

PASS, and look to the run line instead.

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Run line/Against the spread

The GUARDIANS -1.5 (-110) are a much better play on the run line, as Cleveland looks to snap on track. McKenzie has been throwing peas, recording tons of strikeouts in the process, and Cleveland has the edge here going against the unproven Rodriguez in this make-up game from May 21.

Over/Under

The UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the way to go here.

The Under is 4-2 across the past 6 games for the Tigers and 5-3-1 in 9 games against the Guardians this season.

The Under went 3-1 for Cleveland in the 4-game set with the White Sox, and the Under is 9-4 across the past 13 games overall.

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Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Guardians (40-41) and the Kansas City Royals (31-51) play the middle contest of a 3-game set at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Guardians vs. Royals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Guardians lead series 5-3

The Guardians saw their 4-game win streak in this series snapped with a 4-3 walk-off win by the Royals Friday night in the series opener.

The Royals have won 3 of the 5 meetings against the Guardians at Kauffman Stadium this season, although Kansas City is just 10-21 in the past 31 overall at home.

Guardians vs. Royals projected starters

RHP Triston McKenzie vs. RHP Jonathan Heasley

McKenzie (5-6, 3.71 ERA) makes his 15th start of the season, and 16th overall performance. He has a 0.98 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 87 1/3 IP.

  • Is 3-5 with a 3.72 ERA and .211 opponents’ batting average in 58 IP across 9 road starts and 1 relief appearance this season.
  • Allowed 2 ER, 2 H and 2 BB in just 3 IP in a loss at Kansas City April 7 in his first outing of the season.

Heasley (1-4, 4.76 ERA) makes his 11th start of the season. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 through 51 IP.

  • Has managed a 1-3 record, 5.40 ERA and .256 opponents’ batting average across 21 2/3 IP in 4 home outings.
  • Yielded 3 ER, 6 H and 3 BB across 6 IP in a no-decision at Cleveland May 30.

Guardians vs. Royals odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Guardians -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Royals +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+125) | Royals +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Guardians vs. Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 5, Royals 2

Money line

The GUARDIANS (-130) are a strong play on the road behind McKenzie, a.k.a. “Sticks”. The right-hander twirled 7 scoreless IP with just 1 H and 1 BB allowed with 7 K in a win over the New York Yankees last time out.

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Run line/Against the spread

The GUARDIANS -1.5 (+125) are worth a roll of the dice with a small-unit play. All 5 of Cleveland’s victories against Kansas City this season were by 4 or more runs. So if you like the Guardians to win, you should feel confidence in playing the run line.

Over/Under

The UNDER 8.5 (+105) is the lean and a value at plus-money.

There is a little concern with the Royals using the inconsistent Heasley, but Kansas City should have issues scoring on McKenzie. The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 meetings in this series, too, including Friday’s series opener.

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Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Guardians (40-39) and the Detroit Tigers (33-47) wrap up a 4-game series on Wednesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 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 6-2, and they’re 5-1 in Detroit.

The Guardians look to salvage at least 1 win out of this 4-game set at Comerica. Cleveland lost 11-4 in Tuesday’s game, the first Over in 5 outings.

The Tigers seek to equal a season-high 4-game win streak. Detroit has outscored Cleveland 20-8 in the first 3 games of this series.

Guardians at Tigers projected starters

RHP Shane Bieber vs. RHP Michael Pineda

Bieber (3-4, 3.16 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 through 91 IP.

  • Is 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA with 15 K through 15 IP across 2 starts vs. DET this season.
  • Has posted a 2-1 record, 2.51 ERA and .242 opponent batting average in 57 1/3 IP over 9 road starts.

Pineda (1-3, 3.62 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 1.3 BB/9 and 4.9 K/9 through 27 1/3 IP.

  • Has posted a 1-2 record, 2.82 ERA and .238 OBA with 13 K across 22 1/3 IP in 5 home outings.
  • Faced Cleveland last Sept. 6, 2021 as a member of the New York Yankees, allowing 2 H and 1 BB across 3 scoreless IP of relief.

Guardians at Tigers odds and lines

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  • 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: -125 | U: +100)

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Guardians at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Tigers 4, Guardians 3

Money line

The TIGERS (+155) look to finish off the 4-game series sweep, and they’re a tremendous value at this price based on how they’re playing.

The Guardians (-190) are just too expensive to trust, even if their best pitcher is on the bump.

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Run line/Against the spread

The TIGERS +1.5 (-112) are worth playing on the run line if you just don’t trust them to close out the Guardians -1.5 (-108) for the four-game sweep.

Detroit has won each of the first 3 games in this series by at least 2 runs, therefore the alternate line of TIGERS -1.5 (+275) is worth a roll of the dice.

Over/Under

The UNDER 7.5 (+100) is the lean here, although it’s going to be super close.

The Under is 5-2-1 in the previous 8 meetings in this series and 3-1-1 in the past 5 meetings in the Motor City. The Under is also 7-3-2 in the past 12 road games for Cleveland and 7-1-2 in the past 10 against winning teams for Detroit.

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