In this article we will formulate a Tigers vs Guardians prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 12th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 59-60 this season after they won game one by a score of 6-4 on Tuesday night. Detroit had their lead cut to 4-2 in the seventh inning, but they added two more in the bottom of the seventh to seal the win. The Tigers recorded six hits in the game and they were led by McGonigle, who went 2-4 with three RBIs. Anderson allowed four hits and one earned run over 4.0 innings, while Waguespack picked up the win and Jansen got the save. Prior to this series, Detroit won two out of three against the Giants and two out of three against the Mariners.
This season, Detroit has a 3.48 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP and a .230 opponent batting average, while they have scored 545 runs with a .243 batting average and a .320 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 26 home runs and 80 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 16 home runs and 54 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Framber Valdez, who is 7-7 with a 4.17 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP over 127.1 innings pitched this season.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are 58-62 this year after they lost game one by a score of 4-6 last night. Cleveland scored once in the eighth and once in the ninth to cut the deficit to 6-4, but they left way too many runners on base in the final innings. The Guardians recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Adell, who went 1-2 with one home run and two RBIs. Bibee allowed five hits and five earned runs over 6.1 innings for the loss, while Aleman threw a scoreless inning in relief. Prior to this series, Cleveland lost two out of three against the White Sox and all three against the Mets.
This season, Cleveland has a 3.85 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .239 opponent batting average, while they have scored 477 runs with a .233 batting average and a .313 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with 13 home runs and 57 RBIs, while Angel Martinez has added 12 home runs and 42 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Foster Griffin, who is 12-4 with a 3.31 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP over 133.1 innings pitched this year.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Guardians have lost eight of their last nine games against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have won nine of their last 10 night games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 12 road games against the Tigers following a loss.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in 11 of their last 12 games against the Guardians following a home win.
- The Guardians have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last six games as favorites against American League opponents.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Guardians have won five of their last six games as road underdogs against the Tigers.
- The Tigers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last 13 Wednesday games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine home games after playing the previous day.
- The Guardians have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games against the Tigers.
- The Guardians have led after 5 innings in six of their last eight games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Tigers’ last seven games as favorites against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Guardians’ last four night games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in eight of the Guardians’ last nine games at Comerica Park.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the last four games between the Guardians and Tigers at Comerica Park.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Dillon Dingler has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last four games against AL opponents.
- Framber Valdez has recorded a win in five of his six previous appearances against the Guardians.
- Framber Valdez has recorded five or more strikeouts in 26 of his last 32 home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Spencer Torkelson has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last eight games as favorites.
- Kevin McGonigle ranks 5th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.391) this season.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Foster Griffin has recorded a win in nine of his last 12 appearances in night games.
- Foster Griffin has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against AL opponents.
- Steven Kwan has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances.
- Nathaniel Lowe has hit at least one home run in three of his last four appearances against the Tigers.
- Jose Ramirez ranks 6th in the league in Steals (29) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Tigers rank 30th in the league for steals this season (35).
- The Tigers rank 2nd in the league for ERA this season (3.48).
- The Guardians rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.369).
- The Guardians rank 28th in the league for runs scored this season (477).
Tigers vs Guardians Prediction
Detroit was able to stay hot with a win to start this series on Tuesday and they have won four of their last five games. The Tigers are 31-27 at home this year, while the Guardians are 30-31 on the road. Cleveland has dropped three in a row and they have allowed 17 runs in those three games. The Guardians are starting Griffin, who has allowed 11 earned runs in his last 9.1 innings, while Valdez has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. Take the Tigers to win again.