Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians Moneyline Pick & Preview

The Cleveland Guardians (26-22) and Detroit Tigers (33-17) face off on Thursday, May 22 to kick off a three-game series at 6:40 PM ET at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. MyBookie has the Tigers slightly favored with a moneyline at -135.

Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview

The Guardians just snapped their five game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Despite having some positive momentum on their side, they have not been the most consistent team on both sides of the field.

Tanner Bibee (3-4) will take the mound to start this series. He currently offers an ERA at 4.06 and a WHIP at 1.29 through 51.0 innings. The Guardians currently have an ERA at 4.14, so they will need Bibee to have a great start to get an advantage.

Steven Kwan leads Cleveland with a .317 batting average, while Kyle Manzardo leads their offense with 10 home runs and 26 RBIs so far. Cleveland is averaging .233 at the plate while giving up.260 in return. This shows their opportunities typically have better scoring opportunities.

The Guardians have some weaker offensive outputs compared to the Tigers. This includes their .307 on base percentage and .380 slugging percentage. Their offense should hang with the Tigers some, but their defense is what they are having issues with the most.

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Tigers have won their last two games and are 3-2 over their last five. They are coming off a 5-1 outing over the St. Louis Cardinals. In their last two wins, they scored five runs each game and this could be the key to their success in this upcoming battle.

Jack Flaherty (2-5) will get the start on the mound for the Tigers, who currently sports an ERA at 4.44 and a WHIP at 1.22 that he has developed through 46.2 innings. The Tigers have an ERA at 3.37, which will need to come into play here if they want to slow down the Guardians.

Riley Greene stands out on offense, leading the Tigers with a .287 batting average and has 12 home runs total. Detroit is averaging .259 at the plate and holding teams to .229, showing a slight differential that should be in their favor.

The Tigers are slightly more appealing on paper with their on base percentage at .330 and a slugging percentage at .423 compared to the Guardians. In other words, they have had more opportunities with runners on base and typically have had more home runs.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you covered with the most appealing Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers betting odds. Current MLB betting odds show the Tigers favored to win. The Tigers have a good shot at winning according to market predictions, with a success rate suggested at 61.9 percent. The Tigers are slightly more appealing af home to take care of business.

Final Pick: Detroit Tigers -135