MLB Friday, September 04 at 07:15 PM EDT
10,000 Sim Trials Run
DET

Detroit Tigers

Away 64-76 (30-41 Away)
L L L W L
Projected Final Score
3.9 3.5
CLE

Cleveland Guardians

Home 71-70 (34-38 Home)
W W L L W
Spread
DET +1.5 (-180)
CLE -1.5 (+150)
Total
Posted 8.0 (-105)
Simulated 7.4
Moneyline
DET +120
CLE -140

Simulated Outcome Probability

Detroit Tigers
51.2%
Cleveland Guardians
48.8%
+5.7% edge at +120
No edge at -140

Our 10,000 iterations project the Detroit Tigers to win outright in 51.2% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: DET +1.5 / CLE -1.5
DET covers (-180) +4.7% Edge 69.0%
CLE covers (+150) 31.0%
Total O/U: 8.0
OVER (-105) 38.3%
UNDER (-115) +8.2% Edge 61.7%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: DET starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in Slugging (+0.026).
  • 🐂 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.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: CLE enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 64%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Detroit Tigers winning outright in 51.2% of run trials, with a projected score of DET 3.8 - CLE 3.5. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with DET +1.5 covering in 69.0% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 8.0 which hit in 61.7% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
56.8%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-145
Implied Probability: 59.2%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **56.8%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Andrew Sears (K%: 14.3%, BB%: 3.6%) faces CLE's top of the order (avg OBP: 35.8%). Home starter Foster Griffin (K%: 22.1%, BB%: 7.5%) matchups against DET's first three hitters (avg OBP: 35.1%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

DET

Andrew Sears

Away Starter
ERA 5.40
WHIP 1.38
Record 0-1
IP 16.2
SO 13
GS 2
CLE

Foster Griffin

Home Starter
ERA 3.67
WHIP 1.19
Record 15-5
IP 166.2
SO 151
GS 30

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Detroit Tigers

Cleveland Guardians

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Detroit Tigers

L @ Cleveland Guardians
6 - 7 | Sep 04, 2026
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

Cleveland Guardians

W vs Detroit Tigers
7 - 6 | Sep 04, 2026
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

Head-to-Head History

Home Cleveland Guardians defeated Detroit Tigers
7 - 6 | Sep 04, 2026
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

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