Red Hot Tigers Travel to Cleveland to Play the Indians
The division rival Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Progressive Field.
The Tigers will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Drew Smyly in this game. Smyly has a 1-2 record and a 3.29 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Indians will be Corey Kluber. The righthander has a 3.37 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 112-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total is sitting at 7.
Detroit won its last outing, a 6-2 result against the Red Sox on May 18. Bettors who backed the Tigers at +110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Cleveland was a 13-3 loser at home against the Athletics. Bettors on Oakland at -119 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (16) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Current streak:
Detroit has won 6 straight games.
Cleveland has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 27-12 SU
Cleveland: 19-25 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 7-3
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a win are 8-2
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 3-7
After playing Oakland are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Detroit is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games when playing Detroit
Next up:
Cleveland home to Detroit, Tuesday, May 20
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