Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction & Picks - MLB
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Enjoying their best stretch of baseball this season, the Detroit Tigers roll into Game 2 of their series against the Cleveland Guardians as a compelling pick to cover -1.5 runs (+170).
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The Detroit Tigers have won 4 of their last 5 games and 9 of their last 11, moving one win away from returning to .500 at 59-60. In this five-game stretch, the Tigers have shown outstanding pitching numbers (1.60 ERA and .186 BAA) despite losing two-time CY Young winner Tarik Skubal in a trade to the LA Dodgers.
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians have lost 6 of their last 7 and 8 of their last 10, dropping to fourth in the AL Central with a 58-62 record. The Guardians’ pitching staff has struggled mightily over their last five games, posting an alarming 6.64 ERA.
Starting Pitchers: Tigers LHP Framber Valdez (7-7, 4.17 ERA) vs. Guardians LHP Foster Griffin (12-4, 3.31 ERA).
The Matchup: The Guardians have won 7 of their last 10 meetings with the Tigers, including 6 straight wins. The Tigers, however, won the last meeting 6-4 on April 11, 2026.
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Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.492 | 118 | 58 | 60 |
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0.487 | 119 | 58 | 61 |
Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians Latest Matches
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2/6 (33%)
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2/6 (33%)
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1/6 (17%)
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2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
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Detroit Tigers against Cleveland Guardians : Head to Head (H2H)
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Detroit Tigers - Cleveland Guardians Key Points
- The Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
- The Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
- The Guardians are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread.
- The Guardians are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
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Our Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction
The Difference Maker: Aside from the Tigers’ terrific pitching numbers, Detroit has also been dealing damage at the plate recently. Over their last 10 games, Detroit has batted .291 and averaged 7.2 runs per game.
Guardians Foster Griffin carries an impressive 12-4 record this season, but the past three starts saw the lefty give up a total of 14 runs. Griffin is 0-1 with a 4.70 ERA over his last five starts.
What to Expect: The Tigers will continue to stay hot. With their explosive offense and impeccable pitching, Detroit will blow out the visiting Guardians to return to .500.
Fearless Forecast: Detroit 7, Cleveland 2
Our betting prediction for the Detroit Tigers vs. the Cleveland Guardians: The Tigers -1.5 RunsA Welcome Bonus for Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians!
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