Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers

MLB · Tue, Aug 11, 6:41 PM EDT

AI Pick
Detroit TigersSpread+1.5-200on Bovada
Confidence 78/99 (Slight Value)Market prob 68.8%Edge 2.1%
Why this pick

Detroit Tigers have 5 factors working in their favor: Playing much better recently than Cleveland Guardians. Playing at home — crowd, routine, and familiarity advantage. 3.49 team ERA. Concerns: Bullpen threw 8.0 IP across last 2 games. Getting +1.5 points on the spread offers additional cushion. Low-scoring defensive game projected (O/U 8.5).

Factors driving the pick
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Form Advantage
Playing much better recently than Cleveland Guardians
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Home Field
Playing at home — crowd, routine, and familiarity advantage
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Elite Pitching Staff
3.49 team ERA
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Opponent Bullpen Fatigued
Opponent bullpen threw 9.3 IP across last 2 games
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Bullpen Fatigued
Bullpen threw 8.0 IP across last 2 games
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Opponent Bullpen Cold
Opponent bullpen at 7.71 ERA over last 2 games (9.3 IP)
Best lines available
-200
Bovada
-205
FanDuel
-220
BetMGM

Frequently asked

What is SlateSense's pick for Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers?

SlateSense's AI model picks Detroit Tigers Spread (+1.5) at -200 on Bovada, with a confidence of 78/99 (Slight Value).

When does Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers start?

Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (MLB). Times listed are ET.

What are the best odds for Detroit Tigers Spread (+1.5)?

Best available: Bovada (-200), FanDuel (-205), BetMGM (-220).

How does SlateSense generate its picks?

SlateSense scores each side of every game across 50+ factors including team records, recent form, pitcher/goalie matchups, line movement, weather, injuries, rest, advanced metrics (run differential, net rating, etc.), and market disagreement. The model picks the side with the larger factor score when the gap is meaningful.

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