Tigers vs. Guardians: Odds, picks and predictions 10/1/23
Baseball is a sport with an indelible connection to numbers. Even a rather pedestrian number like 162 has meaning to baseball fans: the final game of the season, as in No. 162.
On Sunday, No. 162 has significance for both the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians, even though neither team will play in the postseason. The Tigers are one game ahead of Cleveland in the standings, in a battle for second place in the American League Central. Also, Sunday afternoon’s contest will be the final bow for future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera. Also making his MLB exit is G’s manager Terry Francona, who one day might also receive a plaque in Cooperstown.
For baseball bettors, the game this afternoon represents a last chance to wager on the national pastime. Before you do, take a look at the Best MLB Betting Sites to find the promo offer for you. FanDuel Sportsbook is handing out $1,000 in bonus bets to new users when they wager $10.
Game details
- Who: Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians
- When: Sunday, October 1
- Time: 3:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Comerica Park (Detroit, MI)
MLB odds
We’ve taken the best odds you can find from across the best sportsbooks in Michigan and displayed them for you here:
Eduardo Rodriguez (12-9, 3.40 ERA, 138 K in 145.2 IP) vs. Lucas Giolito (8-14, 4.77 ERA, 200 K in 179.1 IP)
Beyond all the hoopla surrounding the final game of the season, with Miggy taking bows, we could have a marquee pitching matchup. ERod and Luicas Giolito are bonafides, as in bonafide aces. Given it’s the ultimate getaway day, we could see plenty of first-pitch swinging, which means lots of quick outs. This means Rodriguez and Giolitto could get loads of 1-2-3 innings, and the score might be as low as a World Cup soccer match. This is why the UNDER is a good wager to consider at +100 from FanDuel.
When you can find value in the First 5 Innings market, you shouldn’t ignore it. The Guardians have something to play for (second place AND to honor manager Tito Francona’s last go-around). We expect the score to be low, and all you need is Cleveland up by at least one through 5 innings to win this wager. A winning $100 bet will net you +212, including your stake.
The odds on our same-game parlay are +16350, which is why we’re leading with that: it’s +16350. Yes, it’s a long shot, but if Cleveland has a one-run lead after 5, and Detroit wins by the exact score of 2-1, you celebrate like Kool & The Gang. Even a $5 winning wager nets you $817.50.
- Detroit Tigers 2-1, Correct Score
- Cleveland Guardians Win First 5 Innings By 1 Run
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