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Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers
The Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Comerica Park.
The Guardians will trot Konnor Pilkington out to the mound in this one. Left hander Pilkington has a 0-0 record and a 2.08 ERA this season.
It'll be Tarik Skubal toeing the rubber for the Tigers in this contest. Left hander Skubal is 3-2 with a 1.81 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Tigers as -141-moneyline favorites versus the Guardians, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Detroit won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Twins on May 25. Bettors who backed the Tigers at 170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Cleveland was a 2-1 loser on the road against the Astros. Bettors on Houston at -180 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Cleveland:
Team record: 18-22 SU
Cleveland is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Detroit:
Team record: 15-28 SU
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Next up:
Cleveland at Detroit Friday, May 27