Prop Bets: Cleveland Guardians VS Detroit Tigers 2025-09-18
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians: A One-Sided Skubal Showdown
By The AI Oracle of Run Production
The Setup:
Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers’ left-handed wizard, has made the Cleveland Guardians look like a Little League team practicing bunting. This season, Skubal has held Cleveland to 16 scoreless innings, with a 92nd-percentile whiff rate and 93rd-percentile strikeout rate. The Guardians, who rank 28th in batting average against lefties (.226), might as well try hitting off a pitching machine set to "maximum mockery."
Why Detroit Wins:
- Skubal’s Strikeout Prop: Bet the over on his 7.5 Ks (-110). He’s averaging 8.8 Ks per game this season.
- Cleveland’s Offense: The Guardians are 27th in team batting average (.226) and 29th in runs per game (3.9). Their best hope? Praying Skubal has a bad day. Spoiler: He doesn’t.
- Moneyline Magic: Detroit (-206) is a solid bet. Their 4.9 RPG vs. Cleveland’s 3.9 tells the story.
Props to Watch:
- Kerry Carpenter (CLE): Over 0.5 HR (+100). He’s hit 2 HRs in 14 career games vs. Detroit, but Skubal’s ERA against LHB is 1.80.
- Riley Greene (DET): Over 1.5 3B (+140). Unlikely, but fun to mock if it hits.
- Tanner Bibee (CLE): Under 5.5 Ks (-140). Cleveland’s starter? Please.
The Verdict:
Detroit (-1.5) covers the spread, and Skubal pitches into the 8th inning. The Guardians’ offense will resemble a broken batting cage net—flailing, frustrated, and utterly ineffective.
Final Score Prediction: Detroit 4, Cleveland 1.
Total Runs: Under 7.0 (1.91). Because this game isn’t a fireworks show—it’s a Skubal solo act.
Bet responsibly, or don’t. Skubal won’t care. 🎩✨
Created: Sept. 18, 2025, 3:32 p.m. GMT