Jose Ramirez and the Guardians beat the rival Tigers in five of six head-to-head games played in September. AP Photo/Phil LongThe Cleveland Guardians’ reward for roaring back to win the American League Central is a matchup against the team they outlasted to win the division. Here’s how to bet the AL Central showdown between the Guardians and Tigers. Guardians vs Tigers series predictions and best betsThe Guardians took the season series after winning five straight against the Tigers in September before Detroit’s slump-busting 4-2 win Thursday in Cleveland. Tigers vs Guardians series analysisSkubal went 2-1 against Cleveland this season with a paltry 0.64 ERA plus 40 strikeouts in 28 innings pitched.