Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 23, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 23, 2025 ,

MLB Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers Prediction 5/23

On Friday, May 23, 2025, the Cleveland Guardians will play against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The game will start at 7:10 PM, marking a night event. Fans can expect an engaging game between these two teams.

Guardians vs. Tigers Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Guardians MoneyLine: 115. The Guardians have a strong division record and recently defeated the Tigers 7-0. This makes them a good value as underdogs.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-111). Both teams have solid pitching, and the Guardians recently held the Tigers scoreless, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Cleveland Guardians have a division record of 12-4 this season.
  • The Detroit Tigers have a home record of 17-6 this season.
  • In a recent game, Tanner Bibee of the Guardians pitched 7 innings with 8 strikeouts against the Tigers.
  • Angel Martínez hit a home run and had 3 RBIs in the Guardians’ win over the Tigers.
  • Spencer Torkelson hit a home run in the Tigers’ recent game against the Blue Jays.

Guardians vs Tigers Preview

The Cleveland Guardians will visit the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Friday night. Slade Cecconi is set to start for the Guardians. He has pitched in one game this season, covering five innings with an ERA of 5.40. Cecconi has shown strong strikeout ability, recording eight strikeouts in his lone start.

Jackson Jobe will take the mound for the Tigers. He has been a regular in the rotation this season with eight starts. Jobe holds a 4-0 record with a 4.12 ERA over 39 1/3 innings. His ability to keep the Tigers in games has been evident, and he will look to continue that trend against the Guardians.

Detroit Tigers: Key Players and Stats

Spencer Torkelson stands out for the Detroit Tigers. He has played 50 games with a batting average of .244. Torkelson leads the league with 12 home runs, 33 runs, and 39 RBIs.

Riley Greene is another key player for the Tigers. In 49 games, Greene has a batting average of .281. He shares the league lead with 12 home runs and ranks second with 30 runs and 34 RBIs.

Kerry Carpenter adds depth to the Tigers’ lineup. Carpenter has played 48 games, hitting .279. He has contributed 10 home runs and 28 runs, ranking third in both categories for the team.

Cleveland Guardians: Key Contributors and Pitching Insights

José Ramírez is a standout player for the Cleveland Guardians. In 47 games, he has a batting average of .307. Ramírez leads the league with 27 runs and ranks second with 24 RBIs. Steven Kwan adds strength to the Guardians’ lineup. He has played 49 games with a batting average of .314. Kwan shares the league lead with 27 runs and holds the fourth spot for both home runs and RBIs. Carlos Santana provides additional support for the Guardians. In 47 games, his batting average is .235. Santana leads the team with 26 RBIs and ranks second with 25 runs.

Final Betting Pick

The Guardians offer good value on the money line at +115. They have a strong division record of 12-4, showing they perform well against familiar teams. The recent 7-0 win over the Tigers also highlights their potential to win as underdogs.

For the over/under, under 8.5 is a solid pick. Both teams have strong pitching, with the Guardians recently shutting out the Tigers. With the Tigers’ pitcher, Jackson Jobe, holding a 4.12 ERA, runs might be limited, keeping the score low.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change. **All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk. Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.