MLB Friday, September 04 at 02:10 PM EDT
10,000 Sim Trials Run
DET

Detroit Tigers

Away 64-75 (30-40 Away)
W L L L W
Projected Final Score
4.6 2.9
CLE

Cleveland Guardians

Home 70-70 (33-38 Home)
L W W L L
Spread
DET +1.5 (-180)
CLE -1.5 (+150)
Total
Posted 8.0 (-110)
Simulated 7.5
Moneyline
DET +120
CLE -140

Simulated Outcome Probability

Detroit Tigers
66.7%
Cleveland Guardians
33.3%
+21.2% edge at +120
No edge at -140

Our 10,000 iterations project the Detroit Tigers to win outright in 66.7% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: DET +1.5 / CLE -1.5
DET covers (-180) +16.9% Edge 81.2%
CLE covers (+150) 18.8%
Total O/U: 8.0
OVER (-110) 38.5%
UNDER (-110) +9.1% Edge 61.5%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: DET starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in Slugging (+0.031).
  • 🐂 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 CLE's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Detroit Tigers winning outright in 66.7% of run trials, with a projected score of DET 4.6 - CLE 2.8. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with DET +1.5 covering in 81.2% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 8.0 which hit in 61.5% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
64.7%
+9.1% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-125
Implied Probability: 55.6%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **64.7%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Keider Montero (K%: 16.5%, BB%: 6.5%) faces CLE's top of the order (avg OBP: 35.8%). Home starter Logan Allen (K%: 19.3%, BB%: 9.6%) matchups against DET's first three hitters (avg OBP: 35.1%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+9.1%) at -125.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

DET

Keider Montero

Away Starter
ERA 3.58
WHIP 1.05
Record 9-9
IP 151.0
SO 102
GS 25
CLE

Logan Allen

Home Starter ℹ️ Blended Model
ERA 3.77
WHIP 1.47
Record 0-0
IP 14.1
SO 15
GS 1

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Detroit Tigers

Cleveland Guardians

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Detroit Tigers

W @ Minnesota Twins
11 - 6 | Sep 02, 2026
L @ Minnesota Twins
2 - 15 | Sep 01, 2026
L @ Minnesota Twins
1 - 11 | Aug 31, 2026
L vs Los Angeles Dodgers
1 - 6 | Aug 30, 2026
W vs Los Angeles Dodgers
2 - 1 | Aug 29, 2026

Cleveland Guardians

L vs Toronto Blue Jays
3 - 6 | Sep 03, 2026
L vs Toronto Blue Jays
0 - 11 | Sep 02, 2026
W vs Toronto Blue Jays
6 - 1 | Sep 01, 2026
W vs Kansas City Royals
11 - 1 | Aug 30, 2026
L vs Kansas City Royals
3 - 8 | Aug 29, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Detroit Tigers defeated Cleveland Guardians
3 - 0 | Aug 13, 2026
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

Injury Reports

Detroit Tigers 65 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
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 Bryce Alewine
7-Day
P Burch Smith
60-Day
P Carlos Marcano
- Full Season
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
P Jorger Petri
- Full Season
SS Jose Dickson
60-Day
P Joseph Montalvo
60-Day
C Josue Briceño
7-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
P Luke Taggart
7-Day
P Marco Arcia
60-Day
P Marco Jimenez
7-Day
CF Matt Vierling
60-Day
SS Meridian Leffew
60-Day
P Mitchell Evans
- Full Season
3B Nestor Miranda
- Full Season
OF Nick Dumesnil
7-Day
CF Parker Meadows
60-Day
P Reese Olson
60-Day
P Reymer Chourio
60-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

Cleveland Guardians 25 reported

P Abraham Negrin
60-Day
P Adam Tulloch
7-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 Colin Holderman
15-Day
P Edelvis Perez
60-Day
LF Esteban González
7-Day
P Jacob Remily
60-Day
RF Jonah Advincula
7-Day
2B Jonathan Martinez
7-Day
SS Jose Devers
60-Day
P Khal Stephen
60-Day
SS Kyle Dernedde
60-Day
C Logun Clark
7-Day
IF Luis De La Cruz
7-Day
P Luke House
60-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 Wes Burton
- Full Season