MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians (May 18, 2026)
The Cleveland Guardians (26-22) face the Detroit Tigers (20-27) at Comerica Park on Monday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Slade Cecconi is the probable pitcher for the Guardians, while Framber Valdez is the probable pitcher for the Tigers. The Tigers are favored to win at -149, while the Guardians are at +123. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -111 and UNDER at -109.
- The Guardians (-168) have a 25-23 Run Line record this season, while the Tigers (+139) hold a record of 21-26.
- The Guardians have a 25-23-0 O/U record this season (meaning 25 games have gone over the total runs line and 23 have gone under). The Tigers have a 21-25-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Guardians are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (14th in the league). Comparatively, the Tigers are averaging only 4.0 (25th).
- In the field, the Guardians are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (10th in the league), while the Tigers are allowing an average of 4.3 runs (13th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Guardians are at .232 (ranking 23rd in the Major leagues), while the Tigers are batting .239 (17th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Tigers have hit 41 (23rd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Guardians have managed 50 (15th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Guardians have recorded 200 RBIs to rank 13th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Tigers have recorded 178 RBIs to rank 26th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have an earned run average of 3.95 this season (12th in the Majors), while The Guardians have an ERA of 3.86 (10th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Guardians have recorded 444 this season, ranking 2nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank 19th for total strikeouts, recording 381.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .239 against the Tigers this season (15th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Guardians' opponents are at .238 (13th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 11-7-30 | 6-3-16 | 5-4-14 | 6-5-16 | 5-2-14 | 0-0-0 | 4-1-5 |
| Tigers | 10-9-28 | 5-3-13 | 5-6-15 | 8-6-14 | 2-3-14 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 20-15-13 | 12-6-7 | 8-9-6 | 12-6-9 | 8-9-4 | 0-0-0 | 7-2-1 |
| Tigers | 18-18-11 | 9-8-4 | 9-10-7 | 14-9-5 | 4-9-6 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -140 and the YRFI is paying +110.
- The NRFI is 27-21 in Guardians games this season. The Tigers have a 27-20 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded a 6-3 victory over the Guardians at Progressive Field when these teams last met in the 2025 Wild Card Series. Dillon Dingler went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI.
