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Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers meet at Comerica Park.
The Indians will give the ball to starter Sam Hentges in this one. Left hander Hentges is 1-1 this season with a 6.46 ERA.
It'll be Spencer Turnbull toeing the rubber for the Tigers in this contest. Right hander Turnbull is 3-2 with a 2.88 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Tigers as -115-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Last time out for Detroit, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Royals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Royals at -139 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Cleveland, they were a 8-5 loser as they battled the Twins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Twins at 128 were rewarded, while the 13 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Cleveland:
Team record: 24-20 SU
Cleveland is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Detroit:
Team record: 18-28 SU
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Cleveland at Detroit Tuesday, May 25