The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers meet Tuesday in MLB game 2 action at Comerica Park. Here’s a Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians Pick.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are 64-42 on the year and play the Orioles and Diamondbacks next. The Cleveland Guardians have scored 12 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 9 games. The Cleveland Guardians have lost 5 of their last 7 games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Jose Ramirez leads the Cleveland Guardians with 113 hits and 85 RBI, while Steven Kwan and Andres Gimenez have combined for 193 hits and 75 RBI.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 52-56 on the year and play the Royals and Mariners next. The Detroit Tigers have scored 11 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 11 games. The Detroit Tigers have won 4 of their last 7 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Riley Greene leads the Detroit Tigers with 98 hits and 51 RBI, while Matt Vierling and Colt Keith have combined for 174 hits and 83 RBI.
Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers Pitching Pick Matchup
Gavin Williams gets the ball for the Cleveland Guardians, and he is 0-3 with a 4.50 ERA and 23 strikeouts this season. Williams has allowed 26 hits and 12 earned runs in 24 innings this season. Williams will make his 22nd career MLB start. Williams is 0-2 with a 3.31 ERA and 18 strikeouts in his career against the Detroit Tigers.
The Detroit Tigers didn’t announce a starting pitcher at the time this article was published.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will Beat the Tigers
- The Guardians have won each of their last six Tuesday games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have lost three of their last four games.
- The road team has covered the run line in 10 of the Tigers’ last 11 games.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six home games.
- The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five home games against opponents that held a winning record.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Matt Vierling has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 home appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Javier Baez has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Matt Vierling has scored at least one run in each of his last six home appearances against the Guardians.
- Matt Vierling has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last five home appearances against the Guardians.
- Kerry Carpenter has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight home appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Matt Vierling has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 12 home appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Steven Kwan has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 12 road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Josh Naylor has recorded at least one RBI in three of his last four road appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Tyler Freeman has recorded a Single in each of his last six Tuesday appearances against AL Central teams that held a losing record.
- Josh Naylor has recorded a Double in each of his last six appearances in day games against AL Central teams that held a losing record.
- Steven Kwan has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Steven Kwan has hit a home run in four of the Guardians’ last eight day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Josh Naylor has scored at least one run in each of his last four road appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction
Gavin Williams has been up and down this season in a limited sample size, and the Tigers should have an edge at home with the quick turnaround. With that said, the Cleveland Guardians continue to rack up the wins, and they’re still the most profitable team in MLB for bettors. Until the tickets stop cashing, I’ll continue to ride with the Guardians.