Cleveland Guardians (62-41) vs. Detroit Tigers (51-54)
Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers July 29 2024 – As the MLB season continues to unfold, the upcoming matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers on July 29, 2024, presents intriguing opportunities for baseball betting picks. Holding a strong record of 62-41, the Guardians are poised to face the Tigers, who currently stand at 51-54, at Comerica Park.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers July 29 2024 Game Info
| When: | Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Comerica Park |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Guardians | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Tigers | TBD | TBD | TBD |
The betting odds for this game are still to be determined. However, bettors should keep a keen eye on updates as the game day approaches. Given the recent performance trends and starting pitchers lined up, insights and predictions will help craft potentially winning bets.
Tanner Bibee (8-4 W-L, 3.5 ERA) vs. Jack Flaherty (7-5 W-L, 2.95 ERA)
Tanner Bibee of the Cleveland Guardians has been effervescent on the mound this year. Over the course of 115.2 innings pitched, Bibee has largely kept his team in control and has had a good hit prevention as he yielded only (95) hits this season having a low ERA of 3.5 and a WHIP of 1.09. Another interesting fact is that resorting to strikes, he set a record of 130, while issuing 31 walks – which shows his good direction and escapades of batters.
On the other side, one can consider Jack Flaherty of the Detroit Tigers who has the better ERA of 2.95 and the best WHIP of 0.96, which indicates better control over hitters of the other teams. Flaherty’s 133 strikeouts to over 106.2 innings and walk rate of 19 hailing him as a tough pitcher for the Guardians’ lineup.
Whenever Bibee and Flaherty go head to head in the diamond, one will witness the intense baseball game that is characterized by close pitcher battle where every hit, and run will be crucial. Concerning pitching, both pitchers are tough and economical , although they could be a little better in certain aspects, Flaherty has slightly better metrics than Rodriguez.
Guardians at Bat: Analyzing the Offensive Lineup
The Cleveland Guardians’ batting lineup poses a fairly good average of .241 and a slugging of .398 for the game. They have an outstanding power hitting marked by 112 home runs and 471 runs scored; the team enjoys a balance that allows them to capitalize on any weakness a pitcher may exhibit. Still, their .313 on-base percentage hints at a weakness in producing runs, which is paramount when up against a pitcher, such as Flaherty.
Tigers’ Tactical Plays: Strengths in the Field
While the Detroit Tigers stand with a slightly lower .233 batting average, they have matched the Indians elsewhere; indeed 108 home runs and .388 slugging. Their on base plus percentage is slightly lower at .298 which can be a bit of a drawback, however they are almost equal in home run opportunities which make them almost equal in close games.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Trends
Guardians are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Cleaveland Guardians are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Guardians are 25-29 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Guardians’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 25 of Guardians’ 48 last games at home
Detroit Tigers Betting Trends
Tigers are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Detroit Tigers are 5-0 in their last 5 games against the spread
Tigers are 30-26 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Tigers’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 26 of Tigers’ 48 last games at home
Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers Betting Picks
Given the tight pitching matchup and recent betting trends, this game promises to be closely contested. While the Guardians have the better overall record, the Tigers’ recent form against the spread and Flaherty’s edge in pitching stats could make them a tempting pick, especially if they manage to exploit any inconsistency in Bibee’s game.
Consider looking at under-markets for total runs, given the strengths of both starting pitchers. Prop bets on strikeouts for both pitchers could also offer value, reflecting their dominant season performances. For those seeking platforms to place these bets, many top USA betting platforms offer competitive odds and comprehensive market coverage.
This projected score reflects the expected tight nature of the game, influenced significantly by the starting pitchers. As always, keep updated with the latest odds and player news as the game day approaches to make the most informed bets possible.
Score Prediction: Tigers 3, Guardians 2.
