Will the Detroit Tigers pick up their MLB-leading 34th win of the season when they take on the Cleveland Guardians? Here are the best bets from the SportsLine Projection Model

The Detroit Tigers still have the best record in baseball despite a series of injuries, the latest coming in Thursday's game.

The Cleveland Guardians (26-22) and the Detroit Tigers (33-17) open a 4-game series Thursday at Comerica Park in Detroit. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Guardians vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Detroit Tigers are now 50 games into the season and they continue to hold the best record in the major leagues. They’re well beyond “hot streak” territory. Only the New York Yankees have a better run differential at 93 runs versus the Tigers 85 run mark this season.

The Cleveland Guardians begin a pivotal four-game series against the league-leading Detroit Tigers today – Thursday, May 22 – at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres — who signed a one-year, $15 million contract — is hitting .277 with five home runs across 38 games.

The Detroit Tigers' road to the best record in baseball through late May has been built on the backs of their young players. Make no mistake, Tarik Skubal is wo

Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez are the constants at the top of Cleveland’s lineup. Kwan, in the leadoff spot, is hitting .317 (60 for 189) with four homers, 17 RBI and 27 runs. Ramirez, who bounces between the second and third spot, is hitting .304 (52 for 171) with nine homers, 24 RBI and 26 runs.