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Today's Betting Overview - Guardians vs. Tigers
The Guardians take on the Tigers on Monday, April 17th 2023 at Comerica Park, Detroit. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians (9-7) vs. Detroit Tigers (5-9)
- Date: Monday, April 17th 2023
- Time: 6:40 ET
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit
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At 9-7, the Cleveland Guardians will host Cleveland, currently ranked 2nd in the AL Central. When playing away from home, the Guardians have played well posting a record of 7-3.
Despite having the advantage of being favored in nine of their 16 games, Cleveland's record vs. the runline is just 7-9. The team's over/under record comes in at 10-6 with an average betting line of 8.
The Guardians will send Hunter Gaddis to the mound with an overall record of 0-1. With an ERA of 8.53, Hunter Gaddis has had his struggles on the mound. His batting average allowed of .280 is high compared to other pitchers. Opposing hitters have gone deep one time against Hunter Gaddis, who has a WOBA allowed of .347. Gaddis' WHIP of 1.50 comes along with a total of five walks allowed.
Cleveland's offense enters play with the 13th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.6 runs per game. Together, the Guardians' offense has the 19th-ranked batting average, at .239. Overall, the team has hit just eight home runs, placing them 29th in the league. To date, Cleveland has the MLB's 15th-rated OBP, sitting at .330.
Detroit Tigers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Cleveland, the Tigers have a record of just 5-9. This places the team 4th in the AL Central. Detroit has yet to take advantage of playing at home, going just 2-3.
Detroit has played as the underdog in all 14 of their games while going 6-8 vs. the runline. The team's over/under record comes in at 9-5 with an average betting line of 8.
Tigers starter Matthew Boyd comes into the game with a record of just 0-1. With an ERA of 4.00, Matthew Boyd has had his struggles on the mound. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .206 against him. In terms of power numbers, Matthew Boyd has yet to give up a home run and enters with a WOBA allowed of .316. Boyd's WHIP of 1.56 comes along with a total of seven walks allowed.
Detroit has struggled to score runs this season, currently ranking 29th in scoring with an average of 3.6 runs per game. Through 14 games, the Tigers have the 30th-ranked batting average at .208. In addition, the team's lineup has had problems hitting for power, ranking just 28th in the league, at 10 home runs. To date, Detroit has the MLB's 29th-rated OBP, sitting at .273.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Guardians vs. Tigers
Heading into today's matchup between Cleveland and Detroit, the Guardians are the betting favorite at -120 on the moneyline. Cleveland's implied win probability sits at 54.55%. The MLB preditive model shows Cleveland having a strong performance at the plate and has identified the best bet to take Cleveland on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Guardians Moneyline
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