Tigers vs. Guardians May 21: AL Central Clash and Betting Guide
The Detroit Tigers (13-26) face the Cleveland Guardians (17-19) in the second game of their three-game series at Progressive Field on Saturday, May 21 at 6:10 PM ET. The Guardians won the series opener 6-1.
Key Matchup Details:
- Pitching: Alex Faedo (0-1, 2.87 ERA) vs Shane Bieber (1-2, 3.72 ERA)
- Odds: Guardians -190, Tigers +160
- Run Line: Tigers +1.5 (-142)
- Over/Under: 8 runs
Team Comparison:
- Scoring: Guardians 4.66 runs/game (7th MLB), Tigers 2.76 runs/game (last)
- Defense: Tigers allow 3.92 runs/game (10th), Guardians allow 4.60 runs/game (25th)
- Home/Road: Guardians 8-7 at home, Tigers 4-13 on road
Key Players:
- Guardians: Jose Ramirez (.287, 9 HR, 37 RBI)
- Tigers: Miguel Cabrera (.276, 3 HR, 14 RBI)
Notable Trends:
- Guardians are 15-5 in last 20 home games vs Tigers
- Guardians are 8-3 in last 11 vs AL Central teams
- Tigers struggling with MLB-worst record and 4-13 road record
The Guardians look to secure the series win behind ace Shane Bieber against a struggling Tigers team that has particularly struggled on the road this season. Cleveland's superior offense and strong home record against Detroit make them clear favorites.