MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians (August 11, 2026)
The Cleveland Guardians (58-61) face the Detroit Tigers (58-60) at Comerica Park on Tuesday 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 Drew Anderson is the probable pitcher for the Tigers. The Tigers are favored to win at -127, while the Guardians are at +105. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Guardians (-194) have a 54-65 Run Line record this season, while the Tigers (+159) hold a record of 59-59.
- The Guardians have a 57-62-0 O/U record this season (meaning 57 games have gone over the total runs line and 62 have gone under). The Tigers have a 50-63-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Guardians are averaging 4.0 runs per game this season (28th in the league). Comparatively, the Tigers are averaging +0.6 more at 4.6 runs (11th).
- In the field, the Guardians are allowing 4.2 runs per game this season (9th in the league), while the Tigers are allowing an average of 3.8 runs (4th).
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 27th in the Major leagues), while the Tigers are batting .244 (16th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Tigers have hit 144 (12th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Guardians have managed 114 (29th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Guardians have recorded 454 RBIs to rank 28th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Tigers have recorded 514 RBIs to rank T13th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have an earned run average of 3.49 this season (3rd in the Majors), while The Guardians have an ERA of 3.84 (9th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Guardians have recorded 1106 this season, ranking 4th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank 19th for total strikeouts, recording 984.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .229 against the Tigers this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Guardians' opponents are at .239 (12th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 27-19-73 | 16-9-34 | 11-10-39 | 18-11-42 | 9-8-31 | 0-0-0 | 5-0-5 |
| Tigers | 34-20-64 | 13-8-36 | 21-12-28 | 23-14-34 | 11-6-30 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Guardians are +105 to lead after three innings, while the Tigers are -135.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 42-37-40 | 25-18-16 | 17-19-24 | 27-23-21 | 15-14-19 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
| Tigers | 55-39-24 | 28-19-10 | 27-20-14 | 33-24-14 | 22-15-10 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 69-50 in Guardians games this season. The Tigers have a 61-57 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Guardians recorded a 3-1 victory over the Tigers at Progressive Field when these teams last met on June 13. Daniel Schneemann went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. The Guardians have now won six straight against the Tigers.
