The playoff scenario intensifies as the Detroit Tigers face off against the Cleveland Guardians in the Division Series Game 1 scheduled for this Saturday. This clash is set at Progressive Field, giving the Guardians the home field advantage. Satisfactory performance has been exhibited by the teams during the regular season. Still, the situation is different now as the stakes are escalated while the brightness of the eyes due to focus is observable. Baseball gamblers and fans seeking the most effective and accurate MLB picks and tips will not be disappointed in this game. They will see numerous interesting angles.
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians 10/5/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 1:08 PM ET |
| Where: | Progressive Field |
| Watch: | TBS, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Tigers odds: | +120 Moneyline |
| Guardians odds: | -140 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 7.5 |
Detroit Tigers (86-76) vs. Cleveland Guardians (92-69)
The last week of the regular season was nice for the Detroit Tigers, and they entered the playoffs with some resilience. The team recorded important wins against Houston and Chicago in their latest stretch of games. Nevertheless, the outlook was not so rosy for the Tigers as a series against San Diego saw them win one and lose two games, which nonetheless provided some evidence of their ability to hold tough in battles. The team in these close matchups had a team batting average of .234 and solid pitching, as evidenced by 3.61 ERA, a span that contained there ability to deliver at the playoffs.
| Detroit Tigers Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Oct 2, 2024 | HOU | 5-2 | Win |
| Oct 1, 2024 | HOU | 3-1 | Win |
| Sep 29, 2024 | CHW | 5-9 | Lose |
| Sep 28, 2024 | CHW | 0-4 | Lose |
| Sep 27, 2024 | CHW | 4-1 | Win |
The Cleveland Guardians concluded their regular season with a robust 92-69 record, though they displayed some inconsistency, particularly in a series against Houston. Nonetheless, they demonstrated resilience by securing wins in recent matchups against Cincinnati and St. Louis, and by taking two out of three games in their series against Kansas City. This performance underscores their capacity for a strong postseason showing. With a team that has edged out the Tigers in batting average and home runs, the Guardians are poised to bring a potent offense to the playoffs.
| Cleveland Guardians Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 28, 2024 | HOU | 3-4 | Lose |
| Sep 27, 2024 | HOU | 2-5 | Lose |
| Sep 25, 2024 | CIN | 5-2 | Win |
| Sep 24, 2024 | CIN | 6-1 | Win |
| Sep 22, 2024 | STL | 1-2 | Lose |
Reese Olson (4-8, 3.53 ERA) vs. Tanner Bibee (12-8, 3.47 ERA)
On the other hand, and for the Tigers, Reese Olson will be the pitcher and command an ERA of 3.53 but has a more unfavorable win-loss record standing at 4-8. Most of the time showed determination and ability to limit the hits, resulting in a rather good WHIP of 1.18 over 112.1 IP. His ability to acquire strikeouts without wasting many pitches will be important in containing the Guardians’ offense, which has shown inconsistency in scoring runs.
On the other hand, Tanner Bibee for the Guardians proves a tough nut to crack with a 12-8 mark and a slightly favorable Era of 3.47. In 173.2 innings pitched, Bibee has also punched out 187 batters and did not factor too badly with his WHIP at 1.12. This season’s experience and stable display should help manage the Tigers’ batsmen during the crucial playoff games when every run is of utmost importance.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Cleveland Guardians -140, Total Odds: 7.5
As per the existing betting lines, the Cleveland Guardians are in the lead with a -140 moneyline fueled by their regular season performance and advantage over home grounds. The total is stated at under 7.5, considering the recent achievements by pitchers and noting that the post-season will reduce the offensive power of both teams.
Detroit Tigers Betting Trends
The Detroit Tigers have been playing extremely well on the road, winning 9 out of their last 10 away games, which may prove significant in this series. In contrast, their last record against Guardians, specifically a 1-4 loss stretch, might be worrisome. People seem to think that there is yet further optimism to be had from wagering at this level as those ventures have not always ended well at least lately to this particular opponent.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Trends
Though the Cleveland Guardians play best in their field, they have gone UNDER in fifty percent or more of the matches at Progressive Field, with the last fourteen games going OVER in only 2. In their most recent head-to-heads with the Tigers, they have dominated, which could provide the necessary psychological boost if they are to win come postseason.
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians 10/5/24 Betting Picks
As it currently is and has been statistically substantiated, the Cleveland Guardians seem to have the upper hand primarily due to their pitching superiority and history of dominance over the Tigers at Progressive Field. However, the Tigers’ away form has been pretty decent lately, which would challenge the caregivers.
For gamblers interested in the top premium picks, the under on the total once again looks safe owing to the ace quality of pitchers that are likely on display and the nature of playoff baseball generally cutting back on the runs scored in games. Weather forecasts suggest that prop bets on strikeouts should be beneficial since their respective pitchers will enter the contest well.