Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Indians Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The Cleveland Indians will try to be nasty hosts on Wednesday when the Detroit Tigers pay a visit to Progressive Field.

The Cleveland Indians will rely on Josh Tomlin to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Michael Fulmer will be his counterpart for the Detroit Tigers. Josh Tomlin is 9-1 this season, and Michael Fulmer is 8-2.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Cleveland Indians as -131 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8.5 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Tigers to win this game 5.2-4.2. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Indians Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Cleveland Indians bring a 51-32 record to the battle against the 44-40 Tigers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Detroit injuries news.

The Cleveland Indians vs Detroit Tigers odds would favor the Indians if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Cleveland is rated No. 2 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Detroit is at No. 11.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Cleveland Indians No. 8-ranked scoring average of 4.9 runs per game, against a Detroit Tigers offense rated No. 10 and scoring 4.82 runs per game. The Indians have averaged 8.99 hits per game to date this season, less than the Tigers hitters have managed (9.36 per nine innings).

Defensively, Detroit features the No. 26-rated defense on the road, allowing 5 runs per game. Cleveland, meanwhile, comes in at No. 3 at home, scoring 5.73 runs per game.