Tigers-Indians Preview

The Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Progressive Field. The Tigers will trot ace Justin Verlander out to the mound in this one. Righthander Verlander has a 8-10 record and a 4.29 ERA this season. Verlander's opponent in this one will be Fausto Carmona. The Indians ace righthander has a 4.33 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Tigers scored twice in the 13th inning Wednesday, as they defeated the Indians 14-12. The Tigers won the game as +145 underdogs, while the 26 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9). Miguel Cabrera had three hits and drove in four runs to lead the Tigers. Casey Fossum tossed two scoreless innings for the win. Kelly Shoppach went 5-for-6 at the plate with two home runs and three RBIs for the Indians. Juan Rincon allowed two runs in relief and was saddled with the loss. Current streak: Detroit has won 2 straight games. Cleveland has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Detroit: 55-52 SU Cleveland: 46-60 SU Detroit most recently: When playing on Thursday are 1-9 Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After playing Cleveland are 7-3 After a win are 6-4 Cleveland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 3-7 After playing Detroit are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland Cleveland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Next up: Detroit at Tampa Bay, Friday, August 1 Cleveland at Minnesota, Friday, August 1