MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians (May 19, 2026)
The Cleveland Guardians (27-22) face the Detroit Tigers (20-28) at Comerica Park on Tuesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Parker Messick is the probable pitcher for the Guardians, while Keider Montero is the probable pitcher for the Tigers. The Guardians are favored to win at -126, while the Tigers are at +105. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -111.
- The Guardians (+138) have a 26-23 Run Line record this season, while the Tigers (-167) hold a record of 21-27.
- The Guardians have a 26-23-0 O/U record this season (meaning 26 games have gone over the total runs line and 23 have gone under). The Tigers have a 22-25-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Guardians are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (13th in the league). Comparatively, the Tigers are averaging only 4.0 (T25th).
- In the field, the Guardians are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (9th in the league), while the Tigers are allowing an average of 4.4 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 .233 (ranking 24th in the Major leagues), while the Tigers are batting .238 (17th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Tigers have hit 42 (T23rd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Guardians have managed 51 (T13th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Guardians have recorded 208 RBIs to rank T10th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Tigers have recorded 180 RBIs to rank 27th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have an earned run average of 4.03 this season (T13th in the Majors), while The Guardians have an ERA of 3.82 (10th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Guardians have recorded 449 this season, ranking T2nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank 18th for total strikeouts, recording 388.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .240 against the Tigers this season (15th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Guardians' opponents are at .237 (13th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 11-8-30 | 6-3-16 | 5-5-14 | 6-5-16 | 5-3-14 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
| Tigers | 11-9-28 | 6-3-13 | 5-6-15 | 9-6-14 | 2-3-14 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 21-15-13 | 12-6-7 | 9-9-6 | 12-6-9 | 9-9-4 | 0-0-0 | 7-2-1 |
| Tigers | 18-19-11 | 9-9-4 | 9-10-7 | 14-10-5 | 4-9-6 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -140 and the YRFI is paying +105.
- The NRFI is 27-22 in Guardians games this season. The Tigers have a 27-21 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Guardians recorded an 8-2 victory over the Tigers at Comerica Park yesterday. Jose Ramirez was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 3 RBIs. The Guardians have now won four straight at Comerica Park against the Tigers.
