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Cleveland Guardians Favored to Continue Dominance Against Detroit Tigers in AL Central Showdown

The Detroit Tigers are set to continue their series against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night, with the Tigers currently in fourth place in the AL Central Division and the Guardians leading the division. The pitching matchup will feature Kenta Maeda (1-1, 5.02 ERA) for the Tigers against Logan Allen (3-2, 5.11 ERA) for the Guardians. The game is scheduled for a 6:10 PM EST start time. Cleveland is the favorite according to the betting odds, opening at -122 and currently at -125.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers +113 | Guardians -125
• Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-185) | Guardians -1.5 (+162)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 56%.

Detroit vs Cleveland Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers had a rough start to their series in Cleveland after being swept by the Yankees in New York. Despite a strong performance from Riley Greene in game one, they fell short with a 2-1 loss to the Guardians. Looking ahead to game two, the Tigers will rely on Kenta Maeda on the mound. Maeda has had mixed results so far this season, with an ERA of 5.02 and a record of 1-1 in six starts. Injuries to RP Garrett Hill and 3B Luis Santana are also impacting the team. With a power ranking of 10, the Tigers are ranked 21st in offense and 9th in defense, with a record of 18-17. For more insights on the MLB season, check out our Free MLB Picks.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians are currently leading the AL Central Division with a record of 23-12. They recently won two out of three games against the Los Angeles Angels, with Jose Ramirez hitting a game-winning solo home run in the sixth inning. The team will be starting Logan Allen, who has a record of 3-2 with one quality start this season. Despite key injuries to Nic Enright, Steven Kwan, and Angel Martinez, the Guardians continue to excel offensively, ranking 7th in the league. Detroit has struggled against Cleveland in their recent matchups.

Guardians Expected to Capitalize on Tigers' Struggles in Pitching Matchup against Maeda

Allen delivered a strong performance against the Tigers last season, yielding only four hits over six innings. This season, the Tigers have struggled against left-handed pitchers, hitting just .238, and are currently on a three-game losing streak. On the other hand, Maeda has faced challenges this season in finishing off hitters, a stark contrast to his impressive 117 strikeouts in 104.1 innings last season. The Guardians have excelled in patience at the plate and hitting for contact, boasting a team batting average over .240 with 35 home runs. With Maeda's susceptibility to giving up home runs, it is likely the Guardians will take advantage and hit at least one long ball on Tuesday night. In comparison, the Tigers have a team batting average of just .224 overall. It is advisable to bet on the Guardians to win the game.

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