Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians Picks and Predictions for Sunday, June 14, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Detroit Tigers stay on the road Sunday afternoon for a 1:40 PM matchup at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH, against the Cleveland Guardians, and we have you ready to roll with our Detroit vs. Cleveland prediction. Detroit comes into Sunday with 29 wins and 42 losses this season, having lost 3 of the last 4, including 2 in a row following a 2-run loss in game 2 of the set. The Cleveland Guardians are 6 games above .500 and will stay home Sunday, riding a 2-game winning streak. Read more about this Detroit vs Cleveland prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our MLB Predictions!
Detroit looks to end its woes
The Detroit offense has a .234 batting average, scoring 287 runs on 542 hits. Detroit has a .315 OBP and a .391 team slugging percentage. Detroit's pitching has been solid enough this season, with a 3.97 team ERA, but they have allowed 12 runs over their last 3 losses. Riley Greene leads the Detroit offense this season with a .297 batting average. Dillon Dingler has a .254 batting average and leads the team with 16 home runs and 50 RBI's.
Tarik Skubal got the start and took the loss for Detroit on Saturday, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits over 4.2 innings. The Detroit bullpen was solid, giving up no runs on 3 hits over the final 3.1 innings of the game. Dillon Dingler provided the only spark for the Detroit offense, with 2 hits in 4 at bats to drive in the game's lone run.
Key Injury Report for Detroit:
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- Dugan Darnell (60-Day IL)
- Justin Verlander (60-Day IL)
- Josue Briceno (60-Day IL)
Cleveland goes for 3 in a row
Offensively, Cleveland has a .231 batting average, scoring 286 runs on 539 hits. Cleveland has a .316 OBP and a .371 team slugging percentage. The Cleveland pitching staff has been their biggest edge, with a 3.79 team ERA, and they've allowed just 3 total runs during their current 2-game winning streak. Brayan Rocchio leads the Cleveland offense this season with a .274 batting average. Angel Martinez has a .239 batting average and leads the team with 11 homers. Chase DeLauter has a .263 batting average and leads the team with 34 RBIs. Travis Bazzana scored in the 2nd inning on a throwing error.
Joey Cantillo got the start and the win for Cleveland on Saturday, allowing 1 run on 6 hits over 5 innings. The Cleveland bullpen was dominant, allowing no runs on 3 hits over the final 4 innings. Daniel Schneeman led the way for the Detroit offense, driving in 2 of their 3 runs Saturday.
Key Injury Report for Cleveland:
- Carlos Hernandez (60-Day IL)
- Gariel Arias (60-Day IL)
- Erik Sabrowski (15-Day IL)
Detroit vs Cleveland Pick
- Detroit vs Cleveland Spread Pick
The Cleveland Guardians are the much better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening pitches on Sunday. Detroit is going to start a struggling pitcher in this game. Cleveland has a huge edge. Cleveland is holding on to the division lead by less than a game and will build their lead with an easy win on Sunday against 1 of the worst teams in baseball. Look for the Guardians to jump on the Detroit pitching staff early and ride their home fans to a victory. Take the Guardian Sunday to do the job as they close the series with a victory over the Tigers.
- Detroit vs Cleveland Over/Under Pick
Both pitchers have good enough stuff coming into this game and should be able to stifle poor offenses. Expect a low-scoring pitchers' duel Sunday in Cleveland. The Detroit offense has been nonexistent this season, and that will continue Sunday afternoon on the road. Take the Guardians to do the job as they get the win at home against Detroit in a game that goes well under the number.
Game Written Prior to completion of game on Saturday.
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