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10,000 Sim Trials Run
CLE

Cleveland Guardians

Away

59-62 (31-31 Away)

Last 5 Form
W L L L W
Projected Final Score
3.7 4.1
Projected Total: 7.8 (O/U: 8.0)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
CLE: -125 | DET: +110
DET

Detroit Tigers

Home

59-61 (31-28 Home)

Last 5 Form
L W W W L

Simulated Outcome Probability

Cleveland Guardians Win Prob
42.5%
No Value Edge
Detroit Tigers Win Prob
57.5%
+9.9% Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Detroit Tigers to win outright in 57.5% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: CLE -1.5 / DET +1.5
CLE covers (+135) 30.4%
DET covers (-160) +8.1% Edge 69.6%
Total O/U: 8.0
OVER (-115) 42.2%
UNDER (-110) +5.4% Edge 57.8%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: DET starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in Slugging (+0.059).
  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: CLE relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the DET bullpen.
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Played at DET's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: DET enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 62%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Detroit Tigers winning outright in 57.5% of run trials, with a projected score of CLE 3.7 - DET 4.1. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with DET +1.5 covering in 69.6% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 8.0 which hit in 57.8% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
61.5%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-220
Implied Probability: 68.8%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY YRFI (NO)
Yes Runs First Inning

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **61.5%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Parker Messick (K%: 25.1%, BB%: 7.2%) faces DET's top of the order (avg OBP: 36.5%). Home starter Keider Montero (K%: 17.5%, BB%: 6.7%) matchups against CLE's first three hitters (avg OBP: 35.4%). **Best Bet**: **YRFI (Yes Runs First Inning)**. The top-of-the-order hitting splits combined with starters' walk/homer susceptibility suggests high probability of early runs (+7.3% edge on YRFI).

Starting Pitchers Matchup

CLE

Parker Messick

Away Starter
ERA 2.50
WHIP 1.01
Record 10-8
IP 155.0
SO 156
GS 26
DET

Keider Montero

Home Starter
ERA 3.30
WHIP 1.00
Record 9-8
IP 133.2
SO 89
GS 21

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Cleveland Guardians

Detroit Tigers

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Cleveland Guardians

W @ Detroit Tigers
6 - 4 | Aug 12, 2026
L @ Detroit Tigers
4 - 6 | Aug 11, 2026
L @ Chicago White Sox
3 - 5 | Aug 09, 2026
L @ Chicago White Sox
3 - 6 | Aug 08, 2026
W @ Chicago White Sox
8 - 2 | Aug 07, 2026

Detroit Tigers

L vs Cleveland Guardians
4 - 6 | Aug 12, 2026
W vs Cleveland Guardians
6 - 4 | Aug 11, 2026
W @ San Francisco Giants
3 - 1 | Aug 09, 2026
W @ San Francisco Giants
8 - 0 | Aug 08, 2026
L @ San Francisco Giants
2 - 5 | Aug 07, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Cleveland Guardians defeated Detroit Tigers
6 - 4 | Aug 12, 2026
Home Detroit Tigers defeated Cleveland Guardians
6 - 4 | Aug 11, 2026
Home Cleveland Guardians defeated Detroit Tigers
3 - 1 | Jun 13, 2026
Home Cleveland Guardians defeated Detroit Tigers
3 - 2 | Jun 12, 2026
Away Cleveland Guardians defeated Detroit Tigers
3 - 1 | May 21, 2026

Injury Reports

Cleveland Guardians 27 reported

P Aaron Davenport
60-Day
P Abraham Negrin
60-Day
P Alexander Garcia
- Full Season
P Angel Cordova
60-Day
SS Anthony Silva
60-Day
P Cameron Sullivan
60-Day
P Carter Spivey
- Full Season
P Edelvis Perez
60-Day
LF Esteban González
7-Day
P Jacob Remily
60-Day
P Joey Oakie
7-Day
RF Jonah Advincula
7-Day
SS Jose Devers
60-Day
P Khal Stephen
60-Day
SS Kyle Dernedde
60-Day
P Kyle Scott
60-Day
IF Luis De La Cruz
7-Day
OF Luis Merejo
7-Day
P Luke House
60-Day
P Magnus Ellerts
7-Day
P Matt Jachec
60-Day
1B Rhys Hoskins
10-Day
OF Robert Arias
60-Day
P Rodney Boone
- Full Season
P Shawn Armstrong
60-Day
P Slade Cecconi
15-Day
P Wes Burton
- Full Season

Detroit Tigers 67 reported

P Abraham Gomez
60-Day
P Alexander Bertiz
60-Day
P Alexander Padilla
60-Day
P Alistair Tanner
- Full Season
P Anderson Diaz
60-Day
1B Andrew Jenkins
7-Day
P Antonio Florido
60-Day
P Bailey Horn
60-Day
P Blake Dickerson
60-Day
P Brady Smith
7-Day
P Branell Anderson
60-Day
P Brant Hurter
60-Day
P Burch Smith
60-Day
P Carlos Marcano
- Full Season
C Carlos Pérez
7-Day
P Cash Kuiper
7-Day
P Charlie Christensen
7-Day
OF Danandres Colon
60-Day
P Dawson Price
- Full Season
P Eddy Felix
60-Day
P Ethan Schiefelbein
- Full Season
P Francisco De Sala
60-Day
SS Franyerber Montilla
- Full Season
P Gabriel Reyes
60-Day
P Garrett Burhenn
- Full Season
1B Garrett Pennington
60-Day
P Gregory Amarante
60-Day
P Henderson Salas
60-Day
P Jack Flaherty
15-Day
SS Jack Penney
- Full Season
P Jaden Hamm
60-Day
P Jatnk Diaz
60-Day
P Jeremy Cano
60-Day
IF Jhonger Ochoa
- Full Season
P Joe Ruzicka
- Full Season
SS John Peck
7-Day
P Jorger Petri
- Full Season
SS Jose Dickson
60-Day
P Joseph Montalvo
60-Day
P Justin Verlander
60-Day
P Kameron Douglas
60-Day
P Kash Mayfield
7-Day
RF Kerry Carpenter
10-Day
P Luis Castillo
60-Day
P Luis Villamizar
60-Day
SS Maddox Molony
7-Day
P Marco Arcia
60-Day
CF Matt Vierling
10-Day
SS Meridian Leffew
60-Day
P Michael Massey
60-Day
P Mitchell Evans
- Full Season
3B Nestor Miranda
- Full Season
CF Parker Meadows
60-Day
P Reese Olson
60-Day
P Reymer Chourio
60-Day
LF Riley Greene
10-Day
P River Hamilton
- Full Season
C Roman Silgado
60-Day
2B Ronald Ramirez
7-Day
P Shay Timmer
60-Day
P Trevin Michael
7-Day
P Trevor Heishman
60-Day
SS Trey Sweeney
60-Day
RF Wenceel Pérez
60-Day
P Will Vest
60-Day
P Wuilberth Mendez
- Full Season
P Yeuri Ramirez
60-Day