Tigers vs. Guardians Prediction for MLB Friday [8/18/2023]

MLB action continues on Friday at 7:10PM ET as the Detroit Tigers take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

The Guardians will send Gavin Williams (1-3, 2.80 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Matt Manning (4-4, 4.60 ERA) for the Tigers.

Dimers' best betting picks for Tigers vs. Guardians, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Tigers vs. Guardians

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Tigers-Guardians MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Guardians a 62% chance of defeating the Tigers.

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Tigers vs. Guardians Odds [8/18]

• Run Line: Guardians -1.5 (+185), Tigers +1.5 (-175)
• Moneyline: Guardians -120, Tigers +120
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110/-110)

The Guardians are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Tigers, with +185 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Tigers (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -175.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Guardians at -120. That means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Tigers at +120, where you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 7 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Tigers (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 7 runs has a 63% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Tigers vs. Guardians

• Run Line: Guardians -1.5 @ +185 via PointsBet (6.7% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Guardians @ -120 via PointsBet (62% probability) 🔥
• Total: Over 7 @ -110 via PointsBet (63% probability) 🔥

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Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Even though the Tigers are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Guardians -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Tigers vs. Guardians Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Guardians are more likely to beat the Tigers at Progressive Field on Friday.

This prediction is backed by comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Guardians given a 62% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Tigers-Guardians game, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Tigers vs. Guardians on Friday August 18, 2023.

Tigers vs. Guardians 2023

Friday's MLB game between the Guardians and Tigers at Progressive Field is scheduled to begin at 7:10PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians
• Date: Friday August 18, 2023
• Time: 7:10PM ET / 4:10PM PT
• Venue: Progressive Field

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