- Get expert MLB playoff betting predictions for the Tigers vs. Guardians ALDS matchup.
- The Tigers are -120 to win Saturday’s Game 5.
A pair of division rivals will clash in a do-or-die Game 5 on Saturday when the Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers.
The Guardians forced this high-stakes matchup with a 5-4 win over the Tigers in Game 4 of the ALDS. Pinch-hitter David Fry launched a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning and bunted home an insurance run in the ninth.
With Tarik Skubal getting the nod on Saturday, the Tigers are betting favorites to advance to the ALCS.
Here is a look at the latest MLB betting lines for Tigers vs. Guardians and my best bet ahead of Game 5:
MLB Playoff Odds – Tigers vs. Guardians
- Tigers Moneyline: -120
- Guardians Moneyline: +100
- Over/Under: 6 (Over +100/-120)
Tigers vs. Guardians Schedule, Pitchers, TV Info
| Game | Date/Time | Tigers SP | Guardians SP | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 5 | Saturday at 1:08 p.m. ET | Tarik Skubal | Matthew Boyd | TBS |
Tigers vs. Guardians Prediction, Game 5 Best Bet
Best bet: Tigers F5 Moneyline (-140)
The latest MLB postseason odds illustrate how big of an advantage the Tigers have with Skubal on the mound.
Detroit’s F5 moneyline price is 20 cents more expensive than the full-game market.
I still think it’s worth paying up to back Skubal at -145 or better, given how impressive he has been this postseason. Skubal hasn’t allowed a run across 13 playoff innings, holding Cleveland to three hits over seven frames in Game 2.
Skubal, who is expected to win the AL Cy Young award this year, posted a 2.39 ERA in 31 regular-season starts. He struck out 228 batters and walked 35 in 192 innings of work.
I expect the Tigers to set the tone in Game 5.
Tigers vs. Guardians: Betting Stats
- Detroit Tigers 2024 Moneyline Record: 90-78
- Detroit Tigers 2024 Over/Under Record: 79-82
- Cleveland Guardians 2024 Moneyline Record: 94-71
- Cleveland Guardians 2024 Over/Under Record: 70-85
Tigers vs. Guardians 2024 Season Series
| Date | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 10 | Comerica Park | Guardians 5, Tigers 4 |
| Oct. 9 | Comerica Park | Tigers 3, Guardians 0 |
| Oct. 7 | Progressive Field | Tigers 3, Guardians 0 |
| Oct. 5 | Progressive Field | Guardians 7, Tigers 0 |
| July 30 | Comerica Park | Guardians 5, Tigers 0 |
| July 29 | Comerica Park | Guardians 8, Tigers 4 |
| July 25 | Progressive Field | Tigers 3, Guardians 0 |
| July 24 | Progressive Field | Guardians 2, Tigers 1 |
| July 23 | Progressive Field | Guardians 5, Tigers 4 |
| July 22 | Progressive Field | Tigers 8, Guardians 2 |
| July 11 | Comerica Park | Tigers 10, Guardians 1 |
| July 10 | Comerica Park | Tigers 5, Guardians 4 |
| July 9 | Comerica Park | Guardians 9, Tigers 8 |
| July 8 | Comerica Park | Tigers 1, Guardians 0 |
| May 8 | Progressive Field | Guardians 2, Tigers 1 |
| May 7 | Progressive Field | Tigers 11, Guardians 7 |
| May 6 | Progressive Field | Guardians 5, Tigers 4 |
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