Cleveland Guardians defeat Detroit Tigers 3-2: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 · MLB · Detroit Tigers 2, Cleveland Guardians 3
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Progressive Field. The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 5 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians final score and game recap
The Cleveland Guardians won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jack Flaherty (Detroit Tigers): 3.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Spencer Torkelson (Detroit Tigers): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Tanner Bibee (Cleveland Guardians): 7.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Patrick Bailey (Cleveland Guardians): 2-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians?
The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened at Detroit Tigers -0.5 and closed at Detroit Tigers -1.5.
Did Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 3.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
How did AiQ's Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
- Player props: 0-1, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 0-1 in this game, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Jack Flaherty (Detroit Tigers): over 4.5 strikeouts at -155, finished with 1, a loss.
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Detroit Tigers at +103 and the Cleveland Guardians at -125. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Cleveland Guardians a 53% favorite. The Cleveland Guardians won as the favorite at -125: $80 profit on a $100 bet.
The run line moved toward the Detroit Tigers between the open and the close, and the Cleveland Guardians covered.
Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Detroit Tigers 29-41 in the 2026 regular season (18-16 at home, 11-25 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 34 of 68 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 31 times and under 33 times, with 4 pushes.
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 38-33 in the 2026 regular season (18-17 at home, 20-16 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 33 of 66 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 34 times and under 32 times.
What's next for Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians?
Next for the Detroit Tigers: at the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Guardians: the Detroit Tigers at home on Saturday, June 13, 2026.