Cleveland got shut out in yesterday’s game but they are still the better team with the better pitcher and lineup in this matchup. Cleveland’s offense ranks 12th in batting average and 10th in home runs so far this season. Maeda with an ERA of 6.71, is not a pitcher that instills confidence and he’s going to get hit by this Guardian’s lineup. He’s given up 28 hits and 18 runs in his last three starts and is striking out 3.8 batters on average, which is below average. The Tigers offense ranks 26th overall, 24th in batting average, and 21st in home runs. Lively is much better in his last few starts and the team has won two of his last three starts. Cleveland leads the series this season and should get the much needed win today with the better bullpen that ranks second in the league while Detroit’s ranks 15th.

Best bet: take Cleveland on the moneyline (ML).