This playoff matchup would have felt crazy a month ago, but the Cleveland Guardians stormed all the way back to take the AL Central title from the Detroit Tigers. Still, Detroit managed to stick in the playoff race and now the two teams square off in the Wild Card. As the two go full-tilt in this best-of-three series, we have some exciting player props on deck.
First pitch in Cleveland is scheduled for 1:08 p.m. EST on Tuesday afternoon. Detroit enters as a -169 Moneyline favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook and the total is set at just six runs. A Cleveland upset is priced at +138 on the Moneyline.
Best Guardians vs. Tigers Player Props
José Ramírez Over 0.5 Stolen Bases (+447)
This projects to be a classic playoff game. Two great pitchers, two versatile offenses, and extra pressure on every run scored. That makes a base-stealer like José Ramírez extra valuable. Batting at the top of Cleveland’s order, they’ll count on him to create runs out of thin air.
Ramírez swiped 44 bags this year, including eight in September and four in the last two games of the season. When it’s a must-win scenario, especially facing a pitcher like Tarik Skubal, they’ll have him off and running.
Gavin Williams Under 14.5 Outs Recorded (+108)
Gavin Williams looked excellent against the Tigers in the regular season. Cleveland’s Game 1 choice gave up only two runs in 17 innings against Detroit, striking out 29 batters. But things can change quickly in the postseason.
In Williams’ only playoff start last year, he recorded just seven outs. Hooks are quick in the postseason, and if manager Stephen Vogt thinks he’s in trouble, they’ll go to the bullpen early. Williams is a great pitcher, but even the best get knocked out early from time to time. Nothing personal, Gavin… the playoffs are rough.
