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Tigers Favored Over Guardians in Wild Card Game 1 at Progressive Field

Detroit starts Tarik Skubal, with Cleveland yet to name a pitcher after a late surge to the division title.

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Overview

  • Game 1 is Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 1:08 p.m. ET at Progressive Field in Cleveland, airing on ESPN.
  • As of Monday, sportsbooks list Detroit at -169 on the moneyline with Cleveland at +138, Tigers -1.5 on the run line, and a total of 6.0 runs.
  • The Tigers tabbed probable Cy Young candidate Tarik Skubal (13-6, 2.21 ERA), while Cleveland has not announced a starter, with projections pointing to Gavin Williams (12-5, 3.06 ERA).
  • Cleveland secured the AL Central at 88-74 after winning 14 of its last 17 games, overtaking Detroit, which finished 87-75 after dropping 13 of its final 16.
  • NBC Sports Bet avoids a moneyline play, leans to Cleveland +1.5 against the spread, and recommends the over 6.0, noting trends that include Cleveland’s recent home success versus AL Central opponents.