Tigers vs. Guardians Prediction for MLB Thursday [8/17/2023]

The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers will meet in MLB action at Progressive Field on Thursday, starting at 7:15PM ET.

The Guardians will send Xzavion Curry (3-1, 3.39 ERA) to the mound, while the Tigers have opted for Tarik Skubal (2-2, 4.18 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Tigers vs. Guardians, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Tigers vs. Guardians

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Tigers-Guardians MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Tigers a 56% chance of defeating the Guardians.

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Tigers vs. Guardians Odds [8/17]

• Run Line: Guardians +1.5 (-135), Tigers -1.5 (+125)
• Moneyline: Guardians +120, Tigers -136
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-105/-110)

The Guardians are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Tigers, with -135 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Tigers (-1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +125.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Guardians at +120, which means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Tigers at -136, where you can risk $136 to win $100, for a total payout of $236, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while PointsBet currently has 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 Guardians (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Tigers vs. Guardians

• Run Line: Guardians +1.5 @ -135 via BetMGM (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Guardians @ +120 via BetMGM
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering expertise to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Tigers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Guardians moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Tigers vs. Guardians Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Tigers are more likely to beat the Guardians in the MLB game on Thursday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Tigers given a 56% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Tigers vs. Guardians on Thursday August 17, 2023.

Tigers vs. Guardians 2023

Thursday's MLB action between the Guardians and Tigers at Progressive Field is scheduled to start at 7:15PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians
• Date: Thursday August 17, 2023
• Time: 7:15PM ET / 4:15PM PT
• Venue: Progressive Field

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