<p>The Cleveland Guardians will visit the Detroit Tigers in an MLB regular season game. This game will take place at Comerica Park in Detroit. The Guardians lead the AL Central with a 26-22 record, while the Tigers sit at the bottom with a 20-27 record.</p> <p>The Guardians come into the game with a two-game winning streak. The Tigers, on the other hand, have lost their last two games. The starting pitchers are Slade Cecconi for the Guardians and Framber Valdez for the Tigers. The game will be aired on FOX at 6:40 PM on May 18, 2026.</p> <h2>Cleveland Guardians Team Preview</h2> <p>The Cleveland Guardians have shown strong performances in recent games. They won four of their last five games. In their most recent game against the Cincinnati Reds, the Guardians scored ten runs with six home runs, winning by seven runs. Gavin Williams pitched six innings, allowing only two earned runs.</p> <p>The Guardians' batting lineup has been effective. José Ramírez leads with seven home runs and a .229 batting average. Brayan Rocchio has a .285 average and has driven in 26 runs this season. Kyle Manzardo also contributed two home runs in their latest win.</p> <p>On the pitching side, Slade Cecconi is the probable starter for the next game. He has a record of 2-4 with a 5.60 ERA. The Guardians' pitching staff ranks 10th in ERA in the league. They have recorded 444 strikeouts, ranking second in the league.</p> <h2>Guardians vs Tigers Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: MLB</li><li>Teams: Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers</li><li>Venue: Comerica Park in Detroit, MI</li><li>Date: Monday, May 18, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Guardians +126, Tigers -149</li></ul> <h2>Detroit Tigers Team Preview</h2> <p>The Detroit Tigers are preparing to take on the Cleveland Guardians in their next game. Framber Valdez will start on the mound for the Tigers. Valdez has a 4.32 ERA and 42 strikeouts this season.</p> <p>In recent games, the Tigers have faced some challenges. They lost their last game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a score of 4-1. Dillon Dingler had a strong performance, going 2 for 3 at the plate.</p> <p>The Tigers' hitting has been ranked 12th in batting average this season at .239. Kevin McGonigle leads the team in runs with 28. Dillon Dingler tops the team with 8 home runs and 28 RBIs.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Tigers are favored with a moneyline of -149. The Guardians have a moneyline of +126. Based on the stats, the Tigers' batting average and pitching are slightly better. The Tigers are predicted to win with a score of 5-4.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. Both teams have strong offensive stats, with the Guardians ranking high in walks and stolen bases. The projected score is 5-4, which suggests taking the over at 8.5 runs.</p>

Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/18

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

 Up to $250 in Free Bets + 100 Free Spins

Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/18

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada