Guardians vs Tigers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 18

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The Cleveland Guardians () visit Comerica Park to take on the Detroit Tigers () on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10pm EDT in Detroit.

The are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at ().

The Guardians vs Tigers Over/Under is total runs for the game.

This season, the Guardians are 9-7 against the spread (ATS), while the Tigers are 6-8 ATS.

Guardians vs. Tigers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Guardians O
Tigers U

Guardians vs Tigers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Guardians will win Tuesday‘s MLB matchup with 61.3% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Guardians and Tigers and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Guardians players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Guardians Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Andres Gimenez has hit the Runs Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+14.00 Units / 92% ROI)
  • Jose Ramirez has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 16 games (+11.60 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Myles Straw has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.20 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Myles Straw has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+8.15 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Myles Straw has hit the Singles Over in 11 of his last 14 games (+7.45 Units / 44% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Tigers players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Tigers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Kerry Carpenter has hit the Singles Under in 9 of his last 10 games (+7.75 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Riley Greene has hit the Runs Over in 7 of his last 11 games (+5.85 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Matt Vierling has hit the Runs Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Nick Maton has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 6 of his last 7 games (+5.55 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Matt Vierling has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+5.05 Units / 58% ROI)

Tigers vs Guardians Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eric Haase 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Javier Baez 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600
Riley Greene 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400
Kerry Carpenter 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Steven Kwan 0.5 +1300 0.5

Tigers vs Guardians Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eric Haase 0.5 -140 0.5 +105
Javier Baez 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Riley Greene 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Kerry Carpenter 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Steven Kwan 1.5 +190 1.5 -250

Tigers vs Guardians RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eric Haase 0.5 +240 0.5 -350
Javier Baez 0.5 +180 0.5 -250
Riley Greene 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Kerry Carpenter 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Steven Kwan 0.5 +230 0.5 -350

Tigers vs Guardians Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Hunter Gaddis 4.5 +100 4.5 -130
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 away games (+4.00 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 away games (+3.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 9 away games (+0.85 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.85 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.75 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.25 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 games (+3.00 Units / 27% ROI)

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Guardians have gone 7-9 against the Run Line (-2.25 Units / -11.22% ROI).

  • 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.47% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.4 Units / 13.64% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.85 Units / -21.88% ROI

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Tigers have gone 6-8 against the Run Line (-3.55 Units / -21.45% ROI).

  • 5-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.65 Units / 23.62% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.8 Units / -31.17% ROI

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Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

starting pitcher – home

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

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Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The Tigers are just 2-3 (.400) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .733.

The Tigers are 15-1 (.938) when totaling 5 or more extra base hits since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .806.

The Tigers are just 9-74 (.108) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .198.

The Tigers are just 8-33 (.195) vs top 10 scoring offenses since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .412.

Guardians hitters have just 883 strikeouts in 5,070 PA’s (17%) against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Guardians hitters have just 1,238 strikeouts in 6,809 PA’s (18%) since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Guardians hitters have missed on just 21% of swings since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Guardians hitters struck out just 795 times in 4,584 PA’s (17%) against RHP in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .608 (4,742 PA’s) against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .706.

Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .277 (4,742 PA’s) against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .311.

Tigers hitters are slugging just .331 against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .395.

Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .250 (132 PA’s) against LHP this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .328.

Guardians pitchers have walked 97 of 1,608 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Guardians pitchers this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Guardians pitchers have walked 9 of 148 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Guardians pitchers have walked 44 of 623 batters (7%) this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Tigers pitchers this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Tigers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Tigers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 37% with two-strikes this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Tigers pitchers since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Tigers vs. Guardians Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Casey Mize (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Austin Meadows (Tigers): Anxiety, D10
  • Tarik Skubal (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Matthew Manning (Tigers): Foot, D15
  • Beau Brieske (Tigers): Arm, D15
  • Freddy Pacheco (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Sam D. Hentges (Guardians): Shoulder, D15
  • Aaron Civale (Guardians): Oblique, D15
  • Triston McKenzie (Guardians): Shoulder, D60
  • Cody Morris (Guardians): Shoulder, D60

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