Saturday, April 11, 2015

Progressive Field in Cleveland

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Probable Pitchers: (L) Price, D (1-0) vs. (R) Kluber, C (0-1)

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

The Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 road games and are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Detroit is 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record and are 2-6 in David Price's last 8 starts following a quality start in his last appearance. The under is 4-0 in Price's last 4 starts on grass and is 4-0 in his last 4 starts overall.

The Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and are 26-8 in their last 34 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Cleveland is 6-1 in Corey Kluber's last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record and are 5-1 in their last 6 starts on grass. The under is 19-7 in the Indians last 26 games vs. a left-handed starter and is 18-7 in their last 25 home games.

In head to head matchups, the Tigers are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Cleveland and are 25-10 in the last 35 meetings. The Indians are 2-5 in Kluber's last 7 home starts vs. Tigers.

Detroit Tigers Betting Trends

The Detroit Tigers are 1-2-0 against the over/under

The run differential for the Detroit Tigers is 7

Cleveland Indians Betting Trends

The Cleveland Indians are 0-3-0 against the over/under

The run differential for the Cleveland Indians is 1.3

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

04/10/15 LF Michael Brantley Back is upgraded to expected to be in the starting lineup 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 Detroit

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