The Cleveland Guardians’ reward for roaring back to win the American League Central is a matchup against the team they outlasted to win the division.

Cleveland will square off against the Detroit Tigers in the postseason for the second consecutive year, this time in the best-of-3 American League Wild Card Series, which starts Tuesday at Progressive Field.

Even though the Tigers coughed up a 10-game lead with 21 to play — and went 1-5 against the Guardians in September — they are an ever-so-slight favorite over the Guardians in the series.

Here’s how to bet the AL Central showdown between the Guardians and Tigers.

Guardians vs Tigers series predictions and best bets

The Guardians took the season series after winning five straight against the Tigers in September before Detroit’s slump

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