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Indians vs. Tigers Betting Overview

In a huge series for both teams, the Cleveland Indians will host the Detroit Tigers in the first of a three game series on Monday. Both teams are in the American League Central. Coming into the Tigers’ Sunday night game on ESPN against divisional foe; Chicago – they held a six game lead on the Indians in the division. The Tigers are looking for a sweep on Sunday night, while Cleveland won on Sunday. Ubaldo Jimenez will take the mound for the Cleveland Indians, and he will take on Doug Fister. Both pitchers were aquired near the middle of the season right before the Major League Baseball trade deadline.

Cleveland Indians News and Betting Tips for Monday, September 05, 2011

The Cleveland Indians know they must find wins, and find them in no less than two of the games this series. A sweep could be fantastic, and allow the Indians to get right back into the race. The Indians are 39-30 on the season when playing at home. Cleveland has been out scored 598-580 on the season. The Indians are led in offense by shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera. Cabrera is batting .277, with 22 homeruns, 82 runs batted in and 79 runs scored. Cleveland’s Ubaldo Jimenez is 8-10 on the season, and 2-1 since coming to the Indians. In his career, Jimenez is 58-46, with an earned run average of 3.73.

Detroit Tigers News and Betting Tips for Monday, September 05, 2011

Doug Fister is 6-13 on the season, but went 3-1 since his move from Seattle to Detroit. Fister is coming off a start against Kansas City, where he pitched 7.2 innings, allowing 4 hits and a run, but did not pick up the win or a loss. Fister beat the Indians on August 20th, pitching 7 innings and allowing 6 hits and a run. The Tigers are one of the top hitting teams in all of Major League Baseball. Detroit ranks third with a .272 batting average. Miguel Cabrera is putting up another MVP type season, as he leads the Tigers with a .327 batting average, and 25 homeruns with 88 runs batted in and 89 runs scored. Detroit has scored 639 runs and allowed 628.

Our Tigers vs. Indians Pick and Predictions

This is a huge game for both teams in the American League Central. The Indians know, if they want any chance of getting back in the race they are going to have to win a bunch of games, and especially over Detroit. The Indians have not been consistent since the early going of the season, but now have won seven of their last ten. Detroit has caught fire, and look to be a very dangerous team to beat in the American League. We know the Tigers will have a tough time with either Boston of New York, but with the Tigers starting rotation – they have a good shot. In this game, we expect Jimenez to pitch a very good game, and the Indians gain a game in the standings with a win. We are betting the Cleveland Indians over the Detroit Tigers.

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