Indians vs Tigers: AL Central Showdown and Betting Guide
The Cleveland Indians host the Detroit Tigers on Friday night in an AL Central matchup. Despite neither team being in playoff contention, recent performance has brought them close in the standings - Detroit at 53-58 and Cleveland at 52-54.
Key Game Details:
- Indians are favored at -153
- Over/under set at 9.5 runs
- Location: Cleveland (Indians have played well at home)
Team Comparison:
- Tigers: .242 batting average, 490 runs scored (better offensive numbers)
- Indians: .230 batting average, 454 runs scored
- Similar pitching stats for both teams
Pitching Matchup:
- Tigers: Matt Manning (2-4, 5.59 ERA)
- Indians: Cal Quantrill (2-2, 3.40 ERA)
Betting Analysis:
- Cleveland has home field advantage
- Detroit struggles on road (21-33)
- Moderate pitching matchup suggests runs likely
- Game expected to require 5+ runs to win
- Total runs likely to approach over/under of 9.5
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