Friday, April 10, 2015

Progressive Field in Cleveland

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The Detroit Tigers take on the Cleveland Indians on Friday at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

The Tigers are 9-3 in their last 12 during game 1 of a series and are 23-10 in their last 33 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Detroit is 2-5 in their last 7 road games and are 2-5 in their last 7 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150. The under is 9-1 in the Tigers last 10 games as an underdog of +110 to +150 and is 7-1 in their last 8 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150.

The Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and are 5-2 in their last 7 home games with the total set at 6.5 or lower. Cleveland is 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter and are 9-4 in their last 13 games as a favorite. The under is 14-5 in the Indians last 19 games as a favorite of -110 to -150 and is 8-3 in their last 11 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150.

In head to head matchups, the over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings and is 10-2 in the last 12 meetings in Cleveland. The Tigers are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Cleveland.

Detroit Tigers Betting Trends

The Detroit Tigers are 1-1-0 against the over/under

The run differential for the Detroit Tigers is 7.5

Cleveland Indians Betting Trends

The Cleveland Indians are 0-2-0 against the over/under

The run differential for the Cleveland Indians is 0

Injuries to Watch

Detroit Tigers

04/09/15 P Joe Nathan Elbow 15-day DL
04/04/15 P Bruce Rondon Bicep 15-day DL (4/1)
04/04/15 P Justin Verlander Tricep 15-day DL (3/29)

Cleveland Indians

04/09/15 LF Michael Brantley Back "?" Friday vs. Detroit Tigers
04/06/15 P Josh Tomlin Shoulder 15-day DL (3/29)
04/05/15 P Gavin Floyd Elbow 60-day DL (4/6)
04/05/15 1B Nick Swisher Knee 15-day DL (4/2)
04/05/15 2B Zach Walters Oblique 15-day DL (3/27)

Josh's Pick: Take Cleveland

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