Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 4, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 4, 2025 ,

MLB Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction 7/4

On Friday, July 4, 2025, the Detroit Tigers will take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. This night game is set to start at 7:10 PM and will be broadcast on FDSDE. Fans can expect a warm evening with clear skies and a light breeze blowing out.

Tigers vs. Guardians Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Detroit Tigers -114. The Tigers have a solid road record of 24-20 and a strong season record of 54-34. Their starting pitcher, Reese Olson, has a lower ERA of 2.96 compared to the Guardians’ Slade Cecconi at 3.64.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-109). Both teams have shown recent struggles in scoring, with the Guardians scoring only 6 runs in their last 5 games and the Tigers scoring 6 runs in their last 2 games.

Team Trends

  • The game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians will take place at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
  • The Detroit Tigers have a road record of 24-20 this season.
  • The Cleveland Guardians have an even home record of 20-20 this season.
  • Detroit Tigers’ manager is A.J. Hinch, and their pitching coach is Chris Fetter.
  • Cleveland Guardians’ manager is Stephen Vogt, and their hitting coach is Grant Fink.

Tigers vs Guardians Preview

The Detroit Tigers will travel to Progressive Field to play against the Cleveland Guardians. The game is scheduled for Friday, July 4, 2025, at 7:10 PM. Fans can watch the action on FDSDE. The weather forecast predicts clear skies with a light breeze, making for a pleasant evening of baseball.

Reese Olson will start on the mound for the Tigers. He has a 2.96 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP, with a record of 4 wins and 3 losses. The Guardians will counter with Slade Cecconi. Cecconi holds a 3.64 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP, with a 3-3 record. Both pitchers aim to lead their teams to victory in this divisional matchup.

Guardians Ready for Action

The Cleveland Guardians have some strong hitters leading the team. José Ramírez stands out with a batting average of .297. He has played 82 games, hitting 13 home runs and scoring 43 runs. Carlos Santana is another key player for the Guardians. He has played 79 games with a batting average of .240. Santana has hit 10 home runs and scored 39 runs. Slade Cecconi will be the starting pitcher for the Guardians. His ERA is 3.64, and he has a WHIP of 1.31. Cecconi’s record is 3 wins and 3 losses this season.

Detroit Tigers: Key Players and Pitching Strengths

Spencer Torkelson leads the Detroit Tigers in several categories. He has played 82 games with a batting average of .234. Torkelson has hit 19 home runs, scored 50 runs, and has 55 RBIs. Gleyber Torres is another important player for the Tigers. He has a batting average of .282 in 75 games. Torres has hit 9 home runs and scored 46 runs. Reese Olson will start as the pitcher for the Tigers. His ERA is 2.96, and his WHIP is 1.17. Olson has 4 wins and 3 losses this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Tigers have a strong road record, which is a good reason to pick them for the money line. Reese Olson, their starting pitcher, has an ERA of 2.96, which is better than Slade Cecconi’s 3.64. Olson’s performance on the mound could give the Tigers an edge in this game.

The prediction for the game to go under 8.0 runs is based on recent scoring struggles. The Guardians have only managed 6 runs in their last 5 games. Similarly, the Tigers scored 6 runs in their last 2 games. These low-scoring trends suggest a game with fewer runs, supporting the under pick.

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