After a dominant 7-0 victory in Game 1, the Cleveland Guardians look to take a commanding lead in the ALDS as they face the Detroit Tigers once again. With Tarik Skubal on the mound for Detroit and Matthew Boyd pitching for Cleveland, this pivotal Game 2 promises to be a battle of pitching, with both teams hoping to gain momentum in this best-of-five series. Let’s break down the key trends and insights from the Raymond Report for tonight’s matchup.
ALDS Game 2: Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians (October 7, 2024)
Betting Lines:
- Detroit Tigers: -1.5 (-128)
- Cleveland Guardians: +1.5 (+116)
- Total (O/U): 6.0
Detroit Tigers Overview (Road Team):
- Record: 88-77 (SU), 80-80-5 (O/U)
- Pitcher: Tarik Skubal (18-4, 2.39 ERA, 8-2 in last 10 starts)
- Last 10 Games: 7-3 (SU), 1-7-2 (O/U)
- Chances of Winning (C.O.W.): 66.67%
- Chances Game Going Over (C.O.G.O.): 77%
- Recent Form:
- Lost Game 1, 0-7 vs. Cleveland (Tanner Bibee)
- Skubal’s last 3 starts: 3-0 (3 runs scored, 1.33 runs allowed per game)
- Tigers average 3.4 runs per game in last 10 games, allowing 3.2 runs
- Struggled offensively in recent games, averaging 2.6 runs in last 5
Cleveland Guardians Overview (Home Team):
- Record: 93-69 (SU), 65-83-14 (O/U)
- Pitcher: Matthew Boyd (2-2, 2.72 ERA)
- Last 10 Games: 6-4 (SU), 1-7-2 (O/U)
- Chances of Winning (C.O.W.): 46.15%
- Chances Game Going Over (C.O.G.O.): 77%
- Recent Form:
- Won Game 1, 7-0 vs. Detroit (Tanner Bibee)
- Boyd’s performance this season limited but solid (2.72 ERA)
- Guardians average 4.2 runs per game in last 10 games, allowing 2.7 runs
- Hot pitching, allowing just 2.4 runs per game in last 5 contests
Key Trends:
- Detroit Tigers:
- 7-3 SU in their last 10 games but have gone under the total in 7 of those
- Skubal has been dominant, allowing just 1.33 runs in his last 3 starts
- Tigers are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games when Skubal starts
- Cleveland Guardians:
- Won 6 of their last 10 games but have also seen 7 unders in their last 10
- Guardians are 25-20 SU at home, Boyd making his postseason debut
- Cleveland’s pitching has been stellar, allowing just 3 runs over the last 3 games
Raymond Report Tips:
- Detroit Tigers: Skubal’s form gives the Tigers the edge, especially with Cleveland’s limited offensive output in recent games.
- Cleveland Guardians: Boyd has been reliable, but his lack of recent starts could put the Guardians at a disadvantage against a solid Tigers offense.
- Total Trends: The game leans heavily towards the under, with both teams hitting the under in 7 of their last 10 games.
Prediction: Tigers to bounce back and win, covering the -1.5 spread. Total likely to stay under 6.0 runs.