Cleveland Indians Favored by -170 Against Detroit Tigers on Friday

The Cleveland Indians will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Detroit Tigers invade Progressive Field on Friday.

Michael Fulmer, with a record of 10-6 on the season, gets the ball for the Detroit Tigers, while the Cleveland Indians trot Corey Kluber to the mound in this one. He is 16-9 so far in 2016.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Detroit Tigers listed as underdogs of 160 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 7.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.9-3.5 victory for the Indians. 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

Cleveland (84-62) will face the 78-68 Tigers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Detroit injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 4 (Cleveland Indians) and the No. 19 (Detroit Tigers) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Cleveland Indians No. 4 ranked offense (4.88 runs per game) against a Detroit Tigers defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 17 at 4.51 runs allowed per game. The Cleveland Indians have been averaging 9.05 hits per game, less than the Detroit Tigers have managed so far this season (9.14 hits on average).

Comparing defensive stats, Detroit owns the No. 16-rated road mark, allowing 4.64 runs per game on the highway. Cleveland, on the other hand, rates No. 3 in scoring at home.