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Cleveland Guardians Favored to Dominate Detroit Tigers in Monday Matchup at Progressive Field

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians will face off on Monday at Progressive Field with first pitch scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET. The Tigers will start right-hander Jack Flaherty, who has a 0-1 record with a 4.00 ERA this season. Cleveland will counter with righty Triston McKenzie, who has a 2-2 record with a 4.34 ERA. Both teams have players on their injury report, with Detroit's Wenceel Pérez listed as questionable and Cleveland's Steven Kwan also questionable. Kenta Maeda (ERA: 5.02) will start for Detroit and Triston McKenzie (ERA: 4.34) will start for Cleveland. Cleveland is the current betting favorite at -120.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers +106 | Guardians -120
• Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-205) | Guardians -1.5 (+175)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 55%.

Detroit vs Cleveland Stats

Detroit Tigers

In summary, the Detroit Tigers recently finished a series with New York where they were swept in three games, losing momentum after previous wins. Their upcoming game against Cleveland poses a new opportunity to turn things around. Despite struggling in offensive statistics such as OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBI, the Tigers' pitching staff has been performing well with a 3.24 ERA and 1.12 WHIP. Flaherty will be starting the next game, coming off a strong performance in his last outing. Detroit is ranked 19th in offense, 7th in defense, and holds a 18-16 record this season. For betting enthusiasts, it is recommended to research and find the top sportsbook for the best betting promos.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

Cleveland Guardians recently had a significant bounce-back showing, winning two out of three games against the Angels, including Sunday's series finale. Despite losing five of their previous seven games, they are currently holding off the competition in the AL Central. Their offensive statistics rank them 13th in OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBI, while their pitching staff has a 3.41 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. Tomorrow, McKenzie will be pitching for Cleveland, coming off a strong outing against Houston. He has a solid track record against Detroit, with a 3-2 record, 1.05 ERA, and 50 strikeouts in seven career appearances. Cleveland currently has a power ranking of 14 and ranks 6th in both offense and defense, with an overall record of 22-12. In their last three matchups, Detroit went 1-2 against Cleveland. For more MLB winners, you can check out our Expert Picks.

Cleveland Guardians' Power Hitting and Strong Pitching Dominate Detroit Tigers at Home

The Cleveland baseball team boasts a slugging percentage of .417 and an OPS of .739 at home, with 20 of its 33 home runs being hit at Progressive Field. This performance is particularly impressive considering they have played five more away games this season. The Guardians have a relatively low strikeout rate, ranking seventh in the league in fewest strikeouts per game. Against Flaherty last year, they were only struck out four times in seven innings. While Flaherty is coming off a strong outing, it is unlikely he will have the same control over the strike zone as he did against the Cardinals. I anticipate McKenzie to have a solid performance against the Tigers, who have struggled to meet expectations recently. Detroit has a lower batting average on the road and against right-handed pitchers this season. McKenzie has a strong track record against Detroit, consistently keeping them to two runs or fewer in his seven career outings and recording eight or more strikeouts in four appearances. Once McKenzie exits, Cleveland's bullpen, which ranks second in ERA and fewest home runs allowed, will be able to secure the win against the visiting team.

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