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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers predictions for MLB Thursday.
The Detroit Tigers will face the Cleveland Guardians, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Comerica Park on Thursday, commencing at 1:10 PM ET.
Casey Mize (2-2, 2.43 ERA) will start for the Tigers, while the Guardians are going with Joey Cantillo (3-1, 3.40 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Tigers a slight edge with a 53% win probability over the Guardians.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's Guardians vs. Tigers matchup, including best bets and picks.
Guardians vs. Tigers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's MLB matchup between the Guardians and Tigers, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Tigers a 53% chance of beating the Guardians.
According to our model, the Tigers (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Guardians vs. Tigers odds [5/21/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Guardians | Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+163) | +1.5 (-199) |
| Moneyline | +102 | -120 |
| Total | o7.5 (+100) | u7.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Guardians vs. Tigers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Tigers +1.5 | -199 |
| Moneyline | Tigers | -120 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Guardians vs. Tigers game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB action between the Tigers and Guardians at Comerica Park is scheduled to begin at 1:10 PM ET.
- Who: Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers
- Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Time: 1:10 PM ET/10:10AM PT
- Venue: Comerica Park
Conclusion
We predict the Tigers, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Guardians in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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