MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians (May 20, 2026)
The Cleveland Guardians (28-22) face the Detroit Tigers (20-29) at Comerica Park on Wednesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Tanner Bibee is the probable pitcher for the Guardians, while the Tigers' probable pitcher remains unclear.
- The Guardians have a 26-24-0 O/U record this season (meaning 26 games have gone over the total runs line and 24 have gone under). The Tigers have a 22-26-1 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 3.9 (26th).
- In the field, the Guardians are allowing 4.0 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 .231 (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 43 (T22nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Guardians have managed 52 (T13th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Guardians have recorded 212 RBIs to rank T9th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Tigers have recorded 182 RBIs to rank T25th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have an earned run average of 4.03 this season (13th in the Majors), while The Guardians have an ERA of 3.78 (10th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Guardians have recorded 462 this season, ranking 2nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank 18th for total strikeouts, recording 392.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .238 against the Tigers this season (14th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Guardians' opponents are at .236 (13th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 11-8-31 | 6-3-16 | 5-5-15 | 6-5-17 | 5-3-14 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| Tigers | 11-9-29 | 6-3-14 | 5-6-15 | 9-6-14 | 2-3-15 | 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 | 21-16-13 | 12-6-7 | 9-10-6 | 12-7-9 | 9-9-4 | 0-0-0 | 6-3-1 |
| Tigers | 19-19-11 | 10-9-4 | 9-10-7 | 14-10-5 | 5-9-6 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 28-22 in Guardians games this season. The Tigers have a 28-21 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Guardians recorded a 4-3 victory over the Tigers at Comerica Park yesterday. Travis Bazzana was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs. The Guardians have now won five straight at Comerica Park against the Tigers.
