Starting Pitching Matchup

The Cleveland Guardians will start Tanner Bibee here and Bibee is 3-4 with a 4.06 ERA and 35 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Tigers, Bibee is 1-2 with a 4.67 ERA and 25 strikeouts. Jack Flaherty will get the start for the Tigers here and is 2-5 with a 4.44 ERA and 56 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Guardians, Flaherty is 2-1 with a 1.11 ERA and 26 strikeouts.

Cleveland Guardians Recap

The Cleveland Guardians come into this game looking to build on their 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins from Wednesday’s matchup to improve to 26-22 on the year. After this series, the Guardians will head home for a series against the Dodgers.

Guardians Snap Five-Game Losing Streak

Steven Kwan leads the Guardians with 60 hits as part of a .317 batting average and 4 home runs, 11 doubles and 17 RBIs. Kyle Manzardo has 32 hits with 5 doubles, 2 triples, 10 home runs and a team-high 26 RBIs as well this year. Gabriel Arias has 8 doubles but also 46 strikeouts and Manzardo has 45 strikeouts so far this season. Arias has also added 4 home runs and 20 RBIs and Jose Ramirez has chipped in 9 home runs and 24 RBIs.

Why the Cleveland Guardians will win

• The Guardians have won each of their last four games as underdogs following a road win.
• The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight night games against the Guardians following a win.
• The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last 10 Thursday night games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as favorites.

Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts

• Jose Ramirez has hit at least one home run in three of the Guardians’ last four road games against the Tigers.
• Steven Kwan has recorded at least one Double in three of the Guardians’ last four games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Carlos Santana has recorded an RBI in each of the Guardians’ last four games as underdogs.
• Steven Kwan has scored at least one run in each of the Guardians’ last five night games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Steven Kwan has recorded at least one Single in each of the Guardians’ last nine road games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Jose Ramirez has recorded at least one hit in each of the Guardians’ last 14 games.
• Steven Kwan ranks T4th in the league in Hits (60) this season.

Detroit Tigers Recap

The Detroit Tigers come into this game looking to add on to their 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals last time out to improve to 33-17 on the year. After this series, the Tigers will welcome the San Francisco Giants to town for an interleague set.

Tigers Win 7 Of Their Last 9

Spencer Torkelson has 43 hits along with a .249 batting average including a team-high 12 home runs, 13 doubles and 39 RBIs. Kerry Carpenter also has 10 home runs and 22 RBIs while Riley Greene has 54 hits with 10 doubles, 12 home runs and 34 RBIs but also has a team-high 59 strikeouts as well this season. Dillon Dingler has 4 home runs and 18 RBIs and Zack McKinstry’s added 9 doubles, 3 triples, 2 home runs and 17 RBIs of his own along with 44 hits as well this season. Javier Baez had added 40 hits and 8 doubles as well as 6 home runs and 29 RBIs this season.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won 11 of their last 12 night games against AL Central opponents.
• The Guardians have lost five of their last six games.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last 12 night games against AL Central opponents.
• The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four road games against American League opponents following a win.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Riley Greene has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last four games as favorites.
• Kerry Carpenter has recorded at least one RBI in each of his four previous appearances with the Tigers as favorites against the Guardians.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded a win in each of his last four home appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded six or more strikeouts in eight of his last nine appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven home appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Matt Vierling has scored at least one run in each of his last six appearances with the Tigers as home favorites against AL Central opponents.
• Matt Vierling has recorded at least one Double in four of the Tigers’ last five games as favorites against the Guardians.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games.
• Riley Greene ranks T9th in the league in Home Runs (12) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Tigers’ last six night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Guardians’ last eight night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Tigers vs Guardians Prediction

I’m on the Tigers here. I just haven’t loved the form of Tanner Bibee on the road and Jack Flaherty has been a lot better at home this season as have the Tigers. Flaherty also has had a lot of success going back to last year against the Guardians, and I think this ends up being a win for the Tigers to start the series. Give me Detroit to draw first blood in this one.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Detroit Tigers did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted. Andre Pallante will get the start for the Cardinals here and is 4-2 with a 4.11 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. This will be Pallante’s first career start against the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers Recap

The Detroit Tigers come into this game looking to build on their 5-4 win over the Cardinals from Tuesday’s matchup to improve to 32-17 this season. After this series, the Tigers will head home for a series against the division rival Guardians.

Tigers Looking For Some Consistency

Spencer Torkelson has 41 hits along with a .240 batting average, including a team-high 12 home runs, 12 doubles, and 38 RBIs. Kerry Carpenter also has 10 home runs and 22 RBIs, while Riley Greene has 53 hits with 10 doubles, 12 home runs, and 34 RBIs, but also has a team-high 57 strikeouts this season. Dillon Dingler has 4 home runs and 17 RBIs, and Zack McKinstry’s added 9 doubles, 3 triples, 2 home runs, and 17 RBIs of his own along with 44 hits this season. Javier Baez had added 39 hits and 8 doubles as well as 6 home runs and 28 RBIs this season.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Cardinals have lost six of their last eight games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have won seven of their last 10 games as underdogs against the Cardinals.
• The Tigers have covered the run line each of their last 12 Wednesday games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against AL Central opponents.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Riley Greene has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last five games against the Cardinals.
• Spencer Torkelson has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Tigers’ last five day games.
• Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 12 appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Matt Vierling has recorded a Double in five of his last six appearances in day games against NL teams that held a winning record.
• Parker Meadows has scored at least one run in each of his last four appearances against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Riley Greene ranks T8th in the league in Home Runs (12) this season.

St. Louis Cardinals Recap

The St. Louis Cardinals come into this game looking to bounce back from their loss at the hands of the Tigers on Tuesday to slip to 27-22 on the year. After this series, the Cardinals will welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks to town for a matchup.

Cardinals Alternate Wins & Losses In Four Straight

Brendan Donovan has a team-high 61 hits along with 16 doubles, 3 home runs, and 22 RBIs, while Lars Nootbaar has 48 hits with 7 home runs, 25 RBIs, and 4 stolen bases. Nolan Arenado also has 43 hits with 10 doubles, 5 home runs, and 21 RBIs of his own, and Victor Scott II has 40 hits with 8 doubles, a triple, 8 RBIs, and a team-high 13 stolen bases. Willson Contreras has also chipped in 45 hits with 6 home runs and 27 RBIs of his own this season.

Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win

• The Cardinals have won each of their last eight day games at Busch Stadium following a home loss.
• The Tigers have lost each of their last four games against NL Central opponents following a win.
• The Cardinals have covered the run line in 15 of their last 16 games.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games following a win.

St. Louis Cardinals Player Prop Facts

• Alec Burleson has hit a home run in three of his last six appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Brendan Donovan has recorded a Double in each of the Cardinals’ last four games as favorites.
• Nolan Arenado has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Cardinals’ last six home games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Masyn Winn has scored at least one run in each of his last six home appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Nolan Arenado has recorded at least one Single in each of the Cardinals’ last nine day games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Brendan Donovan has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cardinals’ last 11 games as favorites.
• Brendan Donovan ranks 3rd in the league in Hits (61) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Tigers’ last five games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the last five games between the Tigers and Cardinals at Busch Stadium have gone OVER the total runs line.

Cardinals vs Tigers Prediction

I’m on the Tigers here. I get the case to be made for the Cardinals, who have been one of the hottest teams in baseball this season, but the thing is that the Tigers continue to hit really well against right-handed pitching. Furthermore, I’m just not buying into Andre Pallante, and I think the Tigers get the job done in this one to pick up another series win. Still crazy that the Tigers have the best record in baseball, but here we are. Give me Detroit.

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The St. Louis Cardinals’ recent form and player performance

The Detroit Tigers’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Saint Louis Cardinals

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Detroit Tigers

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A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Detroit Tigers vs Saint Louis Cardinals game

St. Louis Cardinals Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have a 27-21 record this season and are sitting in second place in the NL Central. The Cardinals have a 16-6 home record and are 25-22 in over/under. They are coming off an 11-4 home victory over the Tigers, and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. Under is 6-3 in their last 9 games, and are playing the Diamondbacks and the Orioles next.

The Cardinals have a .266 batting average this season, a .337 OBP, and a .409 Slugging percentage. Saint Louis’ pitching staff has a 3.68 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. Brendan Donovan leads the Cardinals with 61 hits and a team-high .337 batting average, while Wilson Contreras leads the team in RBI, with 27.

Erick Fedde (R) will take the mound for the Cardinals, and he has a 3-3 record, 3.44 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP. He has been weaker at home with a 4.76 ERA in four home starts, but he is coming off back-to-back shutout starts, with zero earned runs across 14.2 innings pitched versus the Nationals and the Phillies. Erick Fedde has a 0-1 record with an ERA of 3.09 and 10 strikeouts in 2 appearances versus the Tigers in his career.

Detroit Tigers Preview

The Detroit Tigers have a 31-17 record this season and are sitting in first place in the AL Central. The Tigers have a 14-12 road record and are 24-19 in over/under. They are coming off a 4-11 road defeat by the Cardinals, and are now 5-2 in their last 7 games. Over is 6-2-2 in their last 9 games and are playing the Guardians and the Giants next.

The Tigers have a .260 batting average this season, a .332 OBP, and a .422 slugging percentage. Detroit’s pitching staff has a 3.36 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. Riley Greene leads the Tigers with 50 hits, while Spencer Torkelson leads the team in RBI, with 38, adding a team-high 12 home runs.  Kerry Carpenter is the team’s best hitter with a .284 batting average.

Tarik Skubal (L) will take the mound for the Tigers, and he has a 4-2 record, 2.67 ERA, and 0.93 WHIP. He has been slightly weaker on the road with a 3.04 ERA across four road starts, and he is coming off his worst start of the season, where he gave up 5 runs in 6.1 innings pitched against the Red Sox. Tarik Skubal is 0-1 with an ERA of 7.71 and 17 strikeouts in 3 appearances against the Cardinals in his career.

Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win

• The Cardinals have won each of their last seven games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Cardinals have covered the run line in each of their last nine games as underdogs.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as favorites.
• The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four road games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cardinals have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games against the Tigers at Busch Stadium.
• The Cardinals have won the first inning in three of their last four home games against AL Central opponents.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won each of their last eight games as road favorites against National League opponents.
• The Cardinals have lost four of their last five night games against AL Central opponents following a home win.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last eight games as road favorites against National League opponents.
• The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last three games against the Tigers following a win.
• The Tigers have won the first inning in three of their last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games as road favorites.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games as favorites against NL Central opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Cardinals’ last eight games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Tigers’ last five night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Cardinals’ last eight Tuesday games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Tigers’ last six night games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Cardinals rank 2nd in the league for hits this season (437).
• The Cardinals rank 2nd in the league for doubles this season (96).
• The Tigers rank 29th in the league for steals this season (20).
• The Tigers rank 4th in the league for runs scored this season (257).

Tigers vs Cardinals Prediction

The Tigers are 7-4 in their last 11 overall meetings against the Cardinals, and both teams are tied 3-3 in their last 6 meetings in Saint Louis. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.

In this Tigers vs Cardinals Prediction, the Tigers are coming as -180 home favorites. The Tigers are rightfully favored, as they have a better overall record and are putting their ace on the mound for this game. The Tigers also have a better bullpen and a better batting average.

Skubal has struggled against Saint Louis bats historically, and Fedde is coming off two shutout starts. The Cardinals have been very strong at home and in extremely good form lately, so there is value with the home dog in this game. You can take the Cardinals at +0.5 runs on the first 5 innings for plus money, which offers extreme value. Take the St. Louis Cardinals a +0.5 runs in the F5 innings in this one.

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Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers (31-16, 14-11 Away) bounced back from a series loss to the Rangers with a sweep of the Red Sox and a series win against the Blue Jays. In the most recent 3-2 victory in Toronto, Spencer Torkelson drove in all three runs, while Jackson Jobe got the win after allowing two runs on six hits with five strikeouts and two walks across 6.0 innings of work.

This season, the Tigers average 5.38 runs per game (4th in the MLB) on a .260/.333/.424 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Tigers’ staff has a 3.21 ERA (4th) and 1.16 WHIP (4th). Spencer Torkelson leads the Tigers with a .244 batting average, 12 home runs, and 38 RBI this season.

Keider Montero will take the mound for the Tigers on Monday. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 1-1 record in four starts this year with a 4.68 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 25.0 innings.

St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals (26-21, 15-6 Home) are in excellent form right now. They have won 12 of the previous 14 games and are on a seven-series winning streak. The Cards failed to sweep the Royals in the latest series, though, losing 2-1. Matthew Liberatore pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run on six hits with five strikeouts and one walk. Chris Roycroft took the loss.

This year, the Cardinals average 4.77 runs per game (8th in the MLB) on a .262/.334/.404 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Cardinals’ staff has a 3.72 ERA (12th) and 1.22 WHIP (10th). Willson Contreras leads the Cardinals with a .249 batting average, six home runs, and 26 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Cardinals is Sonny Gray, who is 4-1 in nine starts this season, with a 4.50 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 50.0 innings.

Why the Cardinals will beat the Tigers

• The Cardinals have won seven of their last eight games against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have lost each of their last four night games against NL Central opponents following a win.
• The Cardinals have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five night games following a win.
• The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three road games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Tigers’ last 10 night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Cardinals’ last five games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Tigers’ last nine road games against NL Central opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Cardinals’ last nine night games against AL Central opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Cardinals rank 29th in the league for strikeouts this season (330).
• The Cardinals rank 2nd in the league for home runs allowed this season (35).
• The Tigers rank 4th in the league for hits this season (418).
• The Tigers rank 4th in the league for RBIs this season (241).

Cardinals vs Tigers Prediction

The Tigers won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last six. I am backing the Cardinals in this one because of Sonny Gray and a favorable pitching matchup. Gray struggled in his last start against Philly, and I am sure he will bounce back on Monday. Sonny allowed a .177 BA in 62 at-bats against the Tigers. Keider Montero, on the other hand, allowed 3+ runs in three of his four starts this year. The Cards wills core 3+ off him in the opening five innings. Go with the Cardinals.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Detroit Tigers will send out Jackson Jobe for the start here, and Jobe is 3-0 with a 4.32 ERA and 27 strikeouts this season. This will be Jobe’s first career start against the Blue Jays. Toronto will get the start for the Blue Jays here and is 1-1 with a 4.33 ERA and 49 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Tigers, Berrios is 3-1 with a 2.00 ERA and 35 strikeouts.

Detroit Tigers Recap

The Detroit Tigers will be out to bounce back from a 2-1 loss at the hands of the Blue Jays in Saturday’s matchup to fall to 30-16 on the year. After this series, the Tigers will head on the road for an interleague series against the Cardinals.

Tigers Have Four-Game Win Streak Snapped

Spencer Torkelson has 38 hits along with a .238 batting average, including a team-high 12 home runs, 11 doubles, and 35 RBIs. Kerry Carpenter also has 9 home runs and 21 RBIs, while Riley Greene has 47 hits with 8 doubles, 11 home runs, and 30 RBIs, but also has a team-high 53 strikeouts this season. Dillon Dingler has 4 home runs and 16 RBIs, and Zack McKinstry’s added 8 doubles, 3 triples,2 home runs, and 17 RBIs of his own, along with 40 hits as well this season. Javier Baez had added 39 hits and 8 doubles as well as 6 home runs and 28 RBIs this season.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won each of their last 10 day games against American League opponents following a road loss.
• The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five games as favorites against the Tigers following a win.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the last 11 games between the Tigers and Blue Jays.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four day games against American League opponents following a home win.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances after playing the previous day.
• Spencer Torkelson has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances with the Tigers as underdogs against the Blue Jays.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Tomas Nido has recorded at least one Single in eight of his last nine appearances.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances.
• Wenceel Perez has scored a run in each of his last six road appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Spencer Torkelson ranks T7th in the league in Home Runs (12) this season.

Toronto Blue Jays Recap

The Toronto Blue Jays come into this game looking to finish the series on a high note after picking up the win in walkoff fashion on Saturday to improve to 22-23 on the year. After this series, the Blue Jays will welcome the San Diego Padres to town for an interleague series.

Blue Jays Looking For Some Consistency

George Springer has 36 hits and Bo Bichette has 56 hits, with Springer adding 5 home runs, a triple, 10 doubles, and 18 RBIs while Bichette has 15 doubles and 22 RBIs. Andres Gimenez has added 25 hits with 5 doubles and 3 home runs and 10 RBIs this season, along with 9 stolen bases, while Anthony Santander has 41 strikeouts so far this season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also has 5 homers, 8 doubles, and 20 RBIs, while Springer also has a .265 batting average and 42 strikeouts up to this point in the year.

Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win

• The home team has won four of the Tigers’ last five games.
• The Tigers have lost 12 of their last 15 day games against AL East opponents following a road loss.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit a home run in two of the Blue Jays’ last three games as favorites against the Tigers.
• Jose Berrios has recorded a win in four of his last five home appearances against AL Central opponents.
• George Springer has recorded at least one RBI in five of the Blue Jays’ last six games as home favorites against the Tigers.
• Jose Berrios has recorded six or more strikeouts in 16 of his last 19 home appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has scored at least one run in each of the Blue Jays’ last six games as favorites.
• Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
• Andres Gimenez has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight home appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Bo Bichette ranks T4th in the league in Hits (56) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Nine of the Blue Jays’ last 10 day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Tigers’ last five games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.

Blue Jays vs Tigers Prediction

I’m on the Tigers in this one. Berrios just has not been as sharp at home as he’s been in past seasons with the Blue Jays, and I just don’t know if I love this spot for him. The Tigers have been sharper at home for sure, but even on the road, when this team gets knocked down, they don’t stay down for long, having lost back-to-back games just four times all season. Jackson Jobe has had control issues at times, but he gets the run support as the Tigers are still 7-0 as a team in his starts. I think the Tigers salvage something here, so give me Detroit in this one.

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Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays are 21-23 this year after they lost game one by a score of 5-4 on Friday. Toronto had trouble scoring runs in the first half of the game, but they cut the lead to 4-3 and 5-4, but came up short in the loss. The Blue Jays recorded 10 hits in the game, and they were led by Varsho, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs in the loss. Toronto started Francis, who allowed eight hits and four earned runs over 4.2 innings for the loss, while Green allowed one hit and one earned run over one relief inning. 

Prior to this series, the Blue Jays lost two out of three against the Rays, but did sweep the Mariners in three games before that. Toronto has lost three of its last four games, and they are currently third in the AL East standings. The Toronto pitching staff has a 4.41 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .242 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 175 runs with a .252 batting average and a .319 on-base percentage this season. Vladimir Guerrero has led Toronto with five home runs and 20 RBIs, while George Springer has added five home runs and 18 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is TBD.

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 30-15 this season after they won game one by a score of 5-4 last night. Detroit led 4-0 in the fifth inning, but they needed a run in the eighth inning to seal the victory. The Tigers recorded 10 hits in the game, and they were led by Greene, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. Detroit started Flaherty, who allowed five hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings for the win, while Brieske picked up the save. 

Prior to this series, the Tigers swept the Red Sox in three games, but did lose two out of three against the Rangers before that. Detroit has won four games in a row, and they are currently first in the AL Central standings. The Detroit pitching staff has a 3.26 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .226 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 249 runs with a .262 batting average and a .334 on-base percentage this season. Spencer Torkelson has led Detroit with 11 home runs and 34 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 11 home runs and 30 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Reese Olson, who is 4-3 with a 3.38 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 42.2 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Tigers will beat the Blue Jays

• The Tigers have won 14 of their last 15 games against AL East opponents.
• The Blue Jays have lost each of their last five day games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in six of their last seven road games after playing the previous day.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 12 day games following a home loss.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight day games.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight day games.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Blue Jays’ last nine day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Eight of the Tigers’ last nine road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last 11 day games against AL East opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 16 of the last 18 games between the Tigers and Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• Daulton Varsho has hit a home run in three of his last five home appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Myles Straw has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Blue Jays’ last three games against opponents that held a winning record.
• George Springer has recorded a Double in five of the Blue Jays’ last six day games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has recorded at least one Single in 13 of the Blue Jays’ last 14 home games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has scored at least one run in nine of the Blue Jays’ last 10 games.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Javier Baez has hit a home run in four of his last five road appearances with the Tigers against AL opponents.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Javier Baez has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
• Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last 10 games against AL East opponents.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one Single in each of his last eight appearances against the Blue Jays.
• Javier Baez has scored at least one run in each of his last seven road appearances.

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Blue Jays vs Tigers Prediction 

Detroit was able to pick up another win on Friday night to start this series, and they continue to be one of the best teams in the MLB through the first two months. The Tigers are 13-10 on the road this year, and they have scored 35 runs in their last four games. Toronto is 12-11 at home so far this season, but they have lost three of their last four, and they have allowed 13 runs in their last two. We don’t know what Toronto is going to do with their starter, but we know Detroit will start Olson, who has allowed zero earned runs in three of his last five starts. Take the Tigers to get another win here. 

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Detroit Tigers will send out Jack Flaherty for the start here, and Flaherty is 1-5 with a 4.61 ERA and 50 strikeouts this season. In his career, Flaherty is 3-1 with a 2.35 ERA and 29 strikeouts against the Blue Jays. Bowden Francis will get the start for the Blue Jays here, and Francis is 2-5 with a 5.40 ERA and 30 strikeouts this season. This will be Francis’s first career start against Detroit.

Detroit Tigers Recap

The Detroit Tigers come into this game looking to build on their 6-5 win over Boston on Wednesday to improve to 29-15 on the year. After this series, the Tigers will head on the road for an interleague series with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Tigers Win Three Straight & 8 Of Their Last 10

Spencer Torkelson has 37 hits along with a .240 batting average, including a team-high 11 home runs, 11 doubles, and 34 RBIs. Kerry Carpenter also has 9 home runs and 21 RBIs, while Riley Greene has 45 hits with 7 doubles, 10 home runs and 27 RBIs but also has a team-high 49 strikeouts this season. Dillon Dingler has 4 home runs and 16 RBIs and Zack McKinstry’s added 8 doubles, 3 triples, a home run and 16 RBIs of his own along with 39 hits as well this season. Javier Baez has added 38 hits and 8 doubles as well this season.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won each of their last 12 games as favorites against AL East opponents.
• The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five games at Rogers Centre.
• The road team has covered the run line in nine of the Tigers’ last 10 games.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 night games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Zach McKinstry has recorded a Double in four of the Tigers’ last five games against AL East opponents.
• Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances with the Tigers as favorites against AL East opponents.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded a win in three of his four previous appearances against the Blue Jays.
• Spencer Torkelson has scored at least one run in each of the Tigers’ last seven road games.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded a Single in each of his last seven appearances in night games against AL East teams that held a losing record.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded five or more strikeouts in 15 of his last 16 appearances with his team as a favorite against AL opponents.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Spencer Torkelson ranks T8th in the league in Home Runs (11) this season.

Toronto Blue Jays Recap

The Toronto Blue Jays come into this game looking to bounce back from an 8-3 loss at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays last time out to fall to 21-22 on the year. After this series, the Blue Jays will welcome the San Diego Padres to town.

Blue Jays Looking For Some Consistency

George Springer has 36 hits and Bo Bichette has 53 hits, with Springer adding 5 home runs, a triple, 10 doubles, and 18 RBIs while Bichette has 14 doubles and 21 RBIs. Andres Gimenez has added 25 hits with 5 doubles and 3 home runs and 10 RBIs this season, along with 9 stolen bases, while Anthony Santander has a team-high 41 strikeouts so far this season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also has 5 homers, 8 doubles, and 20 RBIs, while Springer also has a .279 batting average up to this point in the year.

Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win

• The Blue Jays have won 13 of their last 14 night games at Rogers Centre following a home loss.
• The Tigers have lost four of their last six games as road favorites against AL East opponents following a win.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the last nine games between the Tigers and Blue Jays.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as favorites against the Blue Jays following a win.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• Anthony Santander has hit at least one home run in each of his two previous appearances with his team as a home underdog against the Tigers.
• Bo Bichette has recorded a Double in three of the Blue Jays’ last four home games against AL opponents.
• George Springer has recorded at least one RBI in five of the Blue Jays’ last six games against the Tigers at Rogers Centre.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has scored at least one run in 10 of the Blue Jays’ last 11 night games.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has recorded at least one Single in 12 of the Blue Jays’ last 13 home games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• George Springer has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine home appearances against the Tigers after playing the previous day.
• Bo Bichette ranks 7th in the league in Hits (53) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Ten of the Blue Jays’ last 11 games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Nine of the Tigers’ last 10 road games have gone OVER the total runs line.

Blue Jays vs Tigers Prediction

I’m on the over here. I get the case to be made for either side here, but you have two starting pitchers that haven’t necessarily been the most reliable options for their respective teams this season. In terms of keeping runs off the board. Bowden Francis has been one of the most home run-prone pitchers in baseball. Despite the Tigers’ stellar record, Flaherty has been on the bump for almost half of their losses as a team this season and has been far less effective on the road. Give me the over here.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Boston Red Sox will send out Hunter Dobbins for the start here and 2-1 with a 2.79 ERA and 19 strikeouts this season. This will be Dobbins’ first career start against the Tigers. Tarik Skubal will get the start for the Tigers here, and Skubal is 4-2 with a 2.08 ERA and 60 strikeouts this season. In his career, Skubal is 2-2 with a 4.30 ERA and 20 strikeouts against the Red Sox.

Boston Red Sox Recap

The Boston Red Sox come into this game looking to bounce back from a 10-9 loss at the hands of the Tigers in Tuesday’s matchup to fall to 22-22 on the year. After this series, the Red Sox will head home for an interleague series against the Atlanta Braves.

Red Sox Trying To Avoid Sweep

Alex Bregman leads the Red Sox with 51 hits, including a team-high 15 doubles, along with 9 home runs and 31 RBIs, while Rafael Devers has added 45 hits with 12 doubles, 7 home runs and 31 RBIs this season. Trevor Story added 39 hits with 6 home runs, 19 RBIs, and 8 stolen bases, while Jarren Duran has 46 hits with 9 doubles, 4 triples, 2 home runs, 21 RBIs, and a team-high 11 stolen bases. Kristian Campbell added 34 hits with 8 doubles, 4 homers, and 13 RBIs, while Wilyer Abreu has 11 home runs with 27 RBIs and 4 stolen bases, and Ceddanne Rafaela has 2 homers, 2 triples, 15 RBIs, and 7 stolen bases this season.

Why the Boston Red Sox will win

• The underdogs have won three of the Red Sox’s last four games.
• The Tigers have lost five of their last seven games as home favorites after going to extra innings.
• The Red Sox have covered the run line in each of their last six games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites after going to extra innings.

Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts

• Ceddanne Rafaela has recorded a Double in four of the Red Sox’s last five games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• Abraham Toro has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight appearances against the Tigers.
• Abraham Toro has scored at least one run in five of his last six appearances at Comerica Park.
• Rafael Devers has recorded at least one Single in six of the Red Sox’s last seven games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Abraham Toro has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Triston Casas has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances in night games against AL teams that held a winning record.
• Alex Bregman ranks T6th in the league in Hits (52) this season.

Detroit Tigers Recap

The Detroit Tigers will be out to pick up another W after rallying for the win on Tuesday to improve to 28-15 on the year. After this series, the Tigers will head on the road for a series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Tigers Win 7 Of Their Last 9

Spencer Torkelson has 36 hits along with a .238 batting average, including a team-high 10 home runs, 11 doubles, and 33 RBIs. Kerry Carpenter also has 9 home runs and 21 RBIs, while Riley Greene has 41 hits with 6 doubles, 9 home runs and 24 RBIs, but also has a team-high 48 strikeouts this season. Dillon Dingler has 4 home runs and 16 RBIs, and Zack McKinstry’s added 6 doubles, 3 triples, a home run, and 16 RBIs of his own, along with 36 hits this season. Javier Baez has added 36 hits and 8 doubles as well this season.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against AL East opponents.
• The Red Sox have lost seven of their last eight road games after going to extra innings.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last six games after playing the previous day following an extra innings win.
• The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games against American League opponents after going to extra innings.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last four games as favorites against AL East opponents.
• Zach McKinstry has recorded a Double in three of the Tigers’ last four games against AL East opponents at Comerica Park.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight appearances against the Red Sox.
• Spencer Torkelson has scored at least one run in each of his last seven Wednesday night appearances at Comerica Park.
• Tarik Skubal has recorded eight or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances.
• Tarik Skubal has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances against AL East opponents.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games.
• Tomas Nido has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight appearances.
• Spencer Torkelson ranks T8th in the league in Home Runs (11) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Tigers’ last nine games following an extra innings win have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the Red Sox’s last five night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.

Tigers vs Red Sox Prediction

I’m on the Tigers in this one. I get the case to be made for the Red Sox as a sizeable underdog, as Dobbins has been pretty solid up to this point in his rookie year. However, the Tigers are just a different animal right now, especially at home, and I just think this could be where Dobbins has his worst start as a major-leaguer. I don’t see him matching zeroes with Skubal, the defending CY Young champ, and I think that Detroit completes the sweep here.

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Boston Red Sox Betting Preview

The Boston Red Sox are 22-21 on the year and play the Braves, Mets, and Orioles next. The Boston Red Sox are batting .252 on the season, have a .326 OBP, and a .418 slugging percentage. The Boston Red Sox pitching staff has a 3.88 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. Alex Bregman leads the Boston Red Sox with 51 hits and 31 RBI, while Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers have combined for 91 hits and 52 RBI.

Brayan Bello gets the ball for the Boston Red Sox, and he is 2-0 with a 2.01 ERA and 13 strikeouts this season. Bello is 0-1 with a 6.55 ERA and 10 strikeouts in his career against the Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 27-15 on the year and play the Blue Jays, Cardinals, and Guardians next. The Detroit Tigers are batting .260 on the season, have a .334 OBP, and a .420 slugging percentage. The Detroit Tigers’ pitching staff has a 3.13 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP. Riley Greene leads the Detroit Tigers with 41 hits and 24 RBI, while Kerry Carpenter and Zach McKinstry have combined for 76 hits and 37 RBI.

Tyler Holton gets the ball for the Detroit Tigers, and he is 2-2 with a 3.12 ERA and 17 strikeouts this season. Holton is 0-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 4 strikeouts in his career against the Boston Red Sox.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won five of their last six games as underdogs against AL East opponents.
• The Red Sox have lost each of their last three games as road favorites.
• The Tigers have covered the run line each of their last seven home games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last three games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have won the first inning in three of their last four home games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games against opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Boston Red Sox will win

• The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight night games against the Red Sox following a home win.
• The Red Sox have won each of their last four games against AL Central opponents following a road loss.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as underdogs against the Red Sox following a win.
• The road team has covered the run line in seven of the Tigers’ last eight games.
• The Red Sox have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games as road favorites against American League opponents.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Gleyber Torres has hit a home run in each of his last two home appearances against the Red Sox.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last seven appearances against the Red Sox.
• Gleyber Torres has scored at least one run in each of his last seven home appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one Single in each of his last nine appearances with his team as a home underdog against AL opponents.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games.
• Spencer Torkelson ranks T10th in the league in Home Runs (10) this season.

Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts

• Wilyer Abreu has hit at least one home run in three of the Red Sox’s last four games as favorites.
• Alex Bregman has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four appearances with his team as a road favorite against the Tigers.
• Abraham Toro has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight appearances against the Tigers.
• Abraham Toro has scored at least one run in five of his last six appearances at Comerica Park.
• Rafael Devers has recorded at least one Single in each of the Red Sox’s last six games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Rafael Devers has recorded at least one hit in each of the Red Sox’s last 12 road games.
• Alex Bregman ranks T6th in the league in Hits (51) this season.

Tigers vs Red Sox Prediction

The Tigers are worth a look with the way they’ve played up to this point, but I’ve never been a fan of these bullpen games. You have to rely on way too many arms to get to the finish line. Holton also hasn’t been good at home through 9.1 innings, as he has a 4.82 ERA and .278 allowed batting average. Bello is starting to find his footing, as he’s allowed eight hits and one run in his last 11.1 innings. The Red Sox are 4-0 this season when Bello pitches. We’re getting a cheap price and a more trustworthy pitching situation. I have to side with the Red Sox on Tuesday night.

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Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 26-15 this year after they lost two out of three against Texas by scores of 2-1, 3-10, and 1-6. In their game three loss, Detroit allowed the first six runs in the game, but they did score in the ninth inning to avoid the shutout. The Tigers recorded just four hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Torkelson, who went 1-3 with one RBI in the loss. Detroit started Olson, who allowed seven hits and three earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Brieske allowed three hits and two earned runs over 2.0 innings in relief. 

Prior to that series, the Tigers swept the Rockies in three games and won three out of four against the Angels. Detroit has won five of their last seven games and they are currently first in the AL Central standings. The Detroit pitching staff has a 3.15 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP and a .220 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 214 runs with a .255 batting average and a .330 on base percentage this season. Spencer Torkelson has led Detroit with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs, while Kerry Carpenter has added nine home runs and 21 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Jackson Jobe, who is 2-0 with a 4.88 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP over 27.2 innings pitched this year. 

Boston Red Sox Betting Preview

The Boston Red Sox are 22-20 this season after they won two out of three against the Royals by scores of 1-2, 10-1, and 3-1. In their game three win, Boston trailed 1-0 in the third inning, but they scored the last three runs in the game to seal the win. The Red Sox recorded eight hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Devers, who went 2-3 with one home run and two RBIs in the win. Boston started Giolito, who allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 6.2 innings for the win, while Chapman picked up the save. 

Prior to that series, the Red Sox won two out of three against the Rangers, but did lose two out of three against the Twins before that. Boston has won four of their last five games and they are currently second in the AL East standings. The Boston pitching staff has a 3.63 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .247 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 205 runs with a .254 batting average and a .326 on base percentage this season. Alex Bregman has led Boston with nine home runs and 31 RBIs, while Wilyer Abreu has added 10 home runs and 26 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Boston is Tanner Houck, who is 0-2 with a 6.10 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP over 41.1 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Tigers will beat the Red Sox

• The Tigers have won each of their last 10 games as favorites against AL East opponents.
• The Red Sox have lost each of their last six games as underdogs against the Tigers following a road win.
• The Tigers have covered the run line each of their last six home games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games as favorites against AL East opponents.

Why the Red Sox will beat the Tigers

• The Red Sox have won four of their last five games as road underdogs.
• The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
• The road team has covered the run line in each of the Tigers’ last seven games.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six home games against the Red Sox following a loss.
• The Red Sox have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight road night games.
• The Red Sox have won the first inning in three of their last four games against the Tigers.
• The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six night games.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Tigers’ last 10 games as favorites against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the Red Sox’s last five games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last eight games as home favorites against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Red Sox’s last five games.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Kerry Carpenter has hit at least one home run in three of his last four appearances against the Red Sox after playing the previous day.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six appearances against the Red Sox.
• Gleyber Torres has scored at least one run in each of his last six home appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one Single in each of his last eight appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games.
• Spencer Torkelson ranks T7th in the league in Home Runs (10) this season.

Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts

• Ceddanne Rafaela has recorded a Double in four of the Red Sox’s last five night games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Rafael Devers has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Red Sox’s last seven road games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Connor Wong has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Rafael Devers has scored at least one run in each of the Red Sox’s last six Monday night games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Rafael Devers has recorded at least one hit in each of the Red Sox’s last 11 road games.
• Triston Casas has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances in night games against AL teams that held a winning record.
• Alex Bregman ranks T5th in the league in Hits (51) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Tigers rank 30th in the league for steals this season (17).
• The Tigers rank 3rd in the league for ERA this season (3.15).
• The Red Sox rank T1st in the league for hits this season (370).
• The Red Sox rank 3rd in the league for doubles this season (79).

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Tigers vs Red Sox Prediction 

Detroit comes into this matchup after a rare series loss to Texas over the weekend, but they are still 14-5 at home so far this year. Detroit has had a great start to their season, but they allowed 16 runs in games two and three to Texas. The Tigers are starting Jobe, who has allowed nine earned runs and 12 hits in his last 7.2 innings. Boston is just 11-11 on the road this year, but they are starting to heat up. The Red Sox are starting Houck, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four outings. I really don’t trust either starting pitcher in this matchup, so I am siding with the over here. 

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Texas Rangers Betting Preview

The Rangers opened up 2025 with a set win versus the Red Sox, then took out the Cincinnati Reds in two of three and swept the Tampa Bay Rays. After losing a set to the Chicago Cubs and the Seattle Mariners, the Rangers managed to sweep the Los Angeles Angels. Set losses against the Oakland Athletics (twice) and San Francisco Giants came next during the next three matchups, then losses to Seattle in their first two weekend games before a sweep-stopping Sunday win. The Rangers beat the Red Sox on Tuesday in their series opener, then fell in the next two games. On Friday, Texas couldn’t get much going on three team hits and ended up taking a 2-1 loss. Starting pitcher Patrick Corbin gave up both earned runs in 7.0 innings on three hits and four walks, while Sam Haggerty had the lone RBI.

In the Saturday matchup, the Rangers powered out a 10-3 victory, scoring twice in three different innings. Texas’ Corey Seager put up two homers, three hits, three RBI, and three runs along the way. Starter Jacob deGrom finished with 5.0 innings and two earned runs.

For the starter gig on Sunday, Texas will send out Nathan Eovaldi. This year, Eovaldi is 3-2 with a 2.03 ERA in eight starts across 48.2 innings of work. Eovaldi is 94-83 with a 4.01 ERA in 302 career games (283 starts).

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

Over on the Detroit side, they fell in their first series of 2025 versus the Dodgers in a sweep, then took out the Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, and Minnesota Twins in the next four matchups. After a series loss to the Brewers, Detroit would take series wins over the Royals, Padres, and Orioles. Detroit lost a series against the Houston Astros, then beat the Angels in three of four. The Tigers kept it going with a sweep over the Colorado Rockies this past week, winning 8-6, 10-2, and 11-1. In the Friday opener versus the Rangers, Detroit only had three hits themselves, but still got the job done. Colt Keith had two hits with a run and an RBI, and Tarik Skubal was great on 7.0 innings, two hits, one earned, no walks, and 12 strikeouts.

In game two, the Tigers were down 5-1 by the third inning and couldn’t dig out of the hole. Detroit got solo homers from Kerry Carpenter (three hits; two runs) and Riley Greene. Starter Jack Flaherty logged 3.0 innings with five earned runs on four hits and two walks.

Starter for the Sunday game will be Detroit’s Reese Olson. This year, Olson is 4-2 with a 3.03 ERA in seven starts and 38.2 innings total. Olson is 13-17 with a 3.64 ERA in 50 games (47 starts) in his career.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won each of their last six day games against AL West opponents following a loss.
• The Rangers have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs against American League opponents following a road win.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last six games as favorites following a loss.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 road games against AL Central opponents following a road win.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last seven day games.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven day games.

Why the Texas Rangers will win

• The Tigers have lost each of their last eight Sunday games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
• The Rangers have won seven of their last eight day games against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine Sunday games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
• The Rangers have covered the run line each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Rangers have led after 3 innings in five of their last six road games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Rangers have won the first inning in three of their last four road games against opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Rangers’ last eight day games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Tigers’ last four day games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last seven games as home favorites against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Rangers’ last 11 day games against American League opponents.

Tigers vs Rangers Prediction

I’ll lean toward the Tigers. Olson took a loss on April 29 versus the Astros, going 5.2 innings with three earned runs on four hits and three walks. Olson has been great in the other pair of his last three starts, though, notching a combined 13.0 innings, zero earned runs, five hits, and four walks during two victories. As for Eovaldi, he’s been no slouch himself over the last trio. Eovaldi is 2-0 in those three, with just two earned runs in 18.0 innings on 14 hits and two walks. We should have a pretty great starter battle here if both guys are on point.

Detroit didn’t have a very good outing from anybody on Saturday. Flaherty’s start was rough, and the bullpen got beat up quite a bit. The Tigers are going to need a big bounce-back effort in the finale.

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Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 26-13 this year after they won game one by a score of 2-1 on Friday night. Detroit scored once in the second and once in the fourth, which was enough for the low scoring win. The Tigers recorded three hits in the game and they were led by Keith and Dingler, who both had one RBI in the win. Detroit started Skubal, who allowed two hits and one earned run over 7.0 innings in the win, while Vest picked up the save. 

Prior to this series, the Tigers swept the Rockies in three games and won three out of four against the Angels. Detroit has won five games in a row and they are currently first in the AL Central standings. The Detroit pitching staff has a 2.90 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP and a .216 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 210 runs with a .259 batting average and a .334 on base percentage this season. Spencer Torkelson has led Detroit with 10 home runs and 32 RBIs, while Kerry Carpenter has added eight home runs and 20 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Jack Flaherty, who is 1-4 with a 3.79 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP over 38.0 innings pitched this year. 

Texas Rangers Betting Preview

The Texas Rangers are 18-21 this season after they dropped game one in this series on Friday night. Texas was able to cut the deficit to 2-1 in the sixth inning, but couldn’t get anything going after that point. The Rangers recorded three hits in the game and they were led by Haggerty, who went 1-4 with one RBI in the loss. Texas started Corbin, who allowed three hits and two earned runs over 7.0 innings in the loss, while Webb pitched the final inning in relief.

Prior to this series, the Rangers lost two out of three against the Red Sox and two out of three against the Mariners. Texas has lost seven of their last nine games and they are currently fourth in the AL West standings. The Texas pitching staff has a 3.48 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP and a .231 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 124 runs with a .229 batting average and a .287 on base percentage this season. Adolis Garcia has led Texas with five home runs and 20 RBIs, while Wyatt Langford has added six home runs and 14 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is Jacob deGrom, who is 2-1 with a 2.61 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP over 38.0 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Tigers will beat the Rangers

• The Tigers have won eight of their last 10 games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
• The Rangers have lost nine of their last 10 road games after playing the previous day.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as home underdogs.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
• The Tigers have won the first inning in each of their last five Saturday games against the Rangers.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight home games against American League opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Rangers will beat the Tigers

• The favorites have won each of the Rangers’ last seven games.
• The Tigers have lost each of their last four games against the Rangers following a home win.
• The Rangers have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 games at Comerica Park against teams that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against the Rangers following a win.
• The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five night games.
• The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in 17 of their last 20 games as home underdogs against AL West opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Tigers’ last six home games against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Eight of the Rangers’ last nine road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last six home games against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Rangers’ last six games as road favorites against AL Central opponents.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Spencer Torkelson has recorded a Double in three of the Tigers’ last four games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last seven home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven appearances with his team as a home underdog against AL opponents.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded a win in each of his last three home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Parker Meadows has scored a run in each of his last six appearances with the Tigers as underdogs against AL West opponents.
• Javier Baez has hit a home run in three of his last five appearances against AL West opponents.
• Spencer Torkelson has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Tigers’ last six Saturday games against opponents that held a losing record.

Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Jake Burger has hit a home run in three of his last five road appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Corey Seager has recorded an RBI in each of his last four appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Wyatt Langford has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four road appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Jacob deGrom has recorded seven or more strikeouts in 25 of his last 31 appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
• Marcus Semien has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rangers’ last 13 games as favorites against the Tigers.
• Tucker Barnhart has recorded at least one Single in each of his six previous appearances with his team as a road favorite against AL Central opponents.
• Corey Seager has scored at least one run in each of his last six appearances against AL opponents.

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Tigers vs Rangers Prediction 

Detroit was able to get another great outing from Skubal in their game one win on Friday night and they are now 14-3 at home this year. Texas is 6-13 on the road and they have scored one total run in their last two games. The Rangers will start deGrom, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four straight starts, but he will face a high scoring Detroit lineup. On the other side, the Tigers are going with Flaherty, who has struggled in his last two starts, allowing eight earned runs and 14 hits. Take the over here. 

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Texas Rangers Betting Preview

The Rangers kicked off their season with a series victory over the Red Sox, then beat the Cincinnati Reds in two of three ahead of a sweep versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Following a lost series to the Chicago Cubs and the Seattle Mariners, the Rangers managed a sweep over the Los Angeles Angels. Set losses against the Oakland Athletics (two times) and San Francisco Giants ensued during the next three matchups, then defeats versus Seattle in their first two weekend games before a sweep-stopping Sunday win. The Rangers opened their series versus the Red Sox with a 6-1 win on Tuesday. In game two, Texas took a 6-4 loss despite holding a lead for much of the evening. Starter Tyler Mahle finished with 5.0 innings, four hits, and two earned runs.

In the Thursday finale, the Rangers couldn’t find any momentum at the plate on five team hits, falling in a 5-0 shutout in the end. Starter Jack Leiter lasted 5.1 innings with four earned runs on three hits and four walks, while Joc Pederson managed three walks in an ultimately futile effort.

As a starter for Friday’s game, the Rangers are sending out Patrick Corbin. So far this year, Corbin is 2-1 with a 3.28 ERA in five starts over 24.2 innings. Corbin is 105-132 in his career with a 4.50 ERA in 357 games (329 starts).

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

Over on the Detroit side, they lost an opening set this year versus the Dodgers in a sweep, then beat the Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, and Minnesota Twins in the next four series. After a set loss to the Brewers, Detroit got back to it with series wins over the Royals, Padres, and Orioles. Detroit would drop another set against the Houston Astros, then beat the Angels in three of four. On Wednesday versus Colorado, Detroit was down 3-0 early but rallied to make it competitive and eventually won in 10 innings, 8-6. Jackson Jobe had a rough start, though, giving up six earned runs on eight hits and a walk in 3.2 frames.

In game one of the Thursday doubleheader, the Tigers scored five runs in the second inning during a 10-2 victory. Starter Casey Mize lasted 6.0 innings with one earned run on three hits, no walks, and eight Ks. In the nightcap, Detroit kept it rolling, scoring six runs in the third inning on the way to an 11-1 blowout.

As a starter for Friday, the Tigers are going with Tarik Skubal. So far in 2025, Skubal is 3-2 with a 2.21 ERA in seven starts and 40.2 innings total. Skubal is 44-33 with a 3.29 ERA in 113 career games (110 starts).

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Rangers have lost eight of their last nine road games after playing the previous day.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six road games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last four home games.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last four home games.

Why the Texas Rangers will win

• The underdogs have won four of the Rangers’ last five games at Comerica Park.
• The Tigers have lost eight of their last 11 games as home favorites against AL West opponents following a win.
• The Rangers have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games at Comerica Park against teams that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games against the Rangers following a win.
• The Rangers have won the first inning in three of their last four road games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four night games.
• The Rangers have led after 5 innings in each of their last four road night games.

Total Runs Facts

• Nine of the Tigers’ last 10 games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Rangers’ last eight road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last six games as home favorites against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Rangers’ last five games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.

Tigers vs Rangers Prediction

I’ll stick with the Tigers. This should be a pretty great starter matchup if both guys are on point, though. Skubal is doing very well over his last trio, with a 1-0 record and just three earned runs on 15 hits and a walk in 17.0 combined innings. Skubal is coming off a no-decision versus the Angels on May 2. As for Corbin, he’s posted just five earned runs over his last three starts combined, giving up 19 hits and five walks over a span of 15.1 innings. Corbin is 1-1 in that trio, and last went 5.2 innings with one earned in a no-decision versus the Mariners on May 3.

Detroit was excellent in their doubleheader on Thursday, scoring a whopping 21 runs over the course of two outings. That makes four straight wins, with eight or more runs scored in each, and I like the Tigers to keep it going Friday. All of that said, however, the line’s probably too thick to mess with. 

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Before we dive into the Detroit Tigers vs. Colorado Rockies game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for today’s Detroit Tigers vs. Colorado Rockies matchup.

Draftkings MLB Showdown Picks

Captain-Casey Mize, Starting Pitcher, Detroit Tigers $11,800

On Thursday afternoon, Major League Baseball presents the second game of a three-game interleague series featuring the Detroit Tigers and the Colorado Rockies.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The Detroit Tigers arrive at the second game of this three-game series with the Colorado Rockies playing good baseball. The Tigers have won five of the team’s last six games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 9-1 defeat of the Los Angeles Angels last week.

In direct contrast to the Detroit Tigers, the Colorado Rockies are not playing well entering this afternoon’s game. The Rockies have lost four of the team’s last five games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 4-0 shutout loss to the San Francisco Giants six days ago.

Now that we have determined how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our attention to this afternoon’s contest. Starting pitcher Casey Mize has been a standout performer for the Detroit Tigers this season. With that said, how has Mize performed from a statistical perspective in 2025? Let’s review the veteran hurler’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

Through six starts made this season, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize has compiled an impressive 5-1 (win-loss record), a 2.70 ERA (Earned Run Average) and a 1.09 WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched). It should also be noted that Casey Mize has amassed 27 strikeouts while allowing nine walks in 36.2 innings pitched this season.

More recently, in the Detroit Tigers 3-1 win over the Kansas City Royals last month, Detroit starting pitcher Casey Mize pitched rather well. Let me be more specific. Mize pitched seven quality innings while scattering four hits and one walk in the Detroit Tigers defeat of the Royals.

In my opinion, Casey Mize is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in today’s MLB regular season game. Having stated that, I am backing Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize at the captain position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like to play well in this MLB regular season contest (Draftkings price noted): Kyle Freeland, Starting Pitcher (Colorado Rockies) $10,400: Jordan Beck, Outfielder (Colorado Rockies) $6,400: Javier Baez, Outfielder (Detroit Tigers) $7,000.

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Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 23-13 on the year and play the Rangers, Red Sox, and Blue Jays next. The Detroit Tigers are batting .256 on the season, have a .333 OBP, and a .421 slugging percentage. The Detroit Tigers’ pitching staff has a 3.03 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP. Riley Greene leads the Detroit Tigers with 37 hits and 21 RBI, while Kerry Carpenter and Zach McKinstry have combined for 66 hits and 34 RBI.

Casey Mize and TBD get the ball for the Detroit Tigers.

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies are 6-29 on the year and play the Padres, Rangers, and Diamondbacks next. The Colorado Rockies are batting .213 on the season, have a .282 OBP, and a .350 slugging percentage. The Colorado Rockies’ pitching staff has a 5.38 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP. Hunter Goodman leads the Colorado Rockies with 32 hits and 17 RBI, while Michael Toglia and Kyle Farmer have combined for 49 hits and 22 RBI.

Kyle Freeland and Tanner Gordon get the ball for the Colorado Rockies.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The Rockies have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against AL Central opponents following a home loss.
• The Tigers have lost five of their last six day games against National League opponents.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 11 games as road favorites against National League opponents following a road win.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in four of their last five games as underdogs against American League opponents following a home loss.
• The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven road games against opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Rockies have lost each of their last six day games after going to extra innings.
• The Tigers have won seven of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games against American League opponents following an extra-innings loss.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last six games as road favorites against National League opponents.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last five day games.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last five day games.
• The Rockies have lost the first inning in three of their last four day games against opponents that held a winning record.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• Ryan McMahon has hit a home run in each of the Rockies’ last two home games against the Tigers.
• Kyle Freeland has recorded a win in three of his four previous appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Alan Trejo has scored a run in each of his six previous appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Ryan McMahon has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Rockies’ last four home games against AL opponents.
• Ryan McMahon has recorded at least one Single in each of the Rockies’ last seven home games against AL opponents.
• Kyle Freeland has recorded five or more strikeouts in four of his five previous home appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Ryan McMahon has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 home appearances against AL opponents.
• Owen Miller has recorded a Double in each of his last three home appearances against AL Central opponents.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last four day games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
• Javier Baez has recorded a Double in each of the Tigers’ last three day games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Spencer Torkelson has scored at least one run in each of the Tigers’ last eight games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven appearances in day games against NL West teams that held a losing record.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Matt Vierling has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with his team as a road favorite against NL opponents.
• Casey Mize has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances.
• Casey Mize ranks T2nd in the league for Wins (5) this season.

Rockies vs Tigers Prediction

Game 1 Prediction: The Rockies have won just three games since April 11, so it’s hard to back them with confidence most nights, regardless. This isn’t one of those spots. Mize has been terrific this season, allowing 31 hits and 11 runs in 36.2 innings, and he’s gotten double-digit groundballs in each of his last three starts. Freeland has allowed 47 hits and 23 earned runs in 36.1 innings, and he has an 8.53 ERA and .356 allowed batting average in 12.2 home innings. This should be a comfortable road win for a Tigers’ offense that should be extremely excited about this matchup.

Game 2 Prediction: It would be nice to know who the Tigers are throwing out there on the mound, but who cares? Again, the Rockies have won three games since April 11. Gordon will also pitch for the first time this season. Last year as a rookie, Gordon racked up an 8.65 ERA and .356 allowed batting average in 34.1 innings. I want nothing to do with the Rockies in this doubleheader on Thursday. Give me the Tigers to sweep the board.

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Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers (22-13, 9-10 Away) are currently undertaking a three-series road trip. They experienced a loss to the Astros but achieved victory against the Angels, winning three of four games. In their most recent outing, the Tigers recorded a season-high of 13 runs, resulting in a 13-1 win over the Angels. Trey Sweeney led the team with a personal best of six RBI, while Kerry Carpenter added five RBI. Reese Olson was credited with the win, having allowed no runs on three hits, along with eight strikeouts and three walks across 5.2 innings.

This season, the Tigers average 5.11 runs per game (5th in the MLB) on a .255/.332/.423 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Tigers’ staff has a 2.96 ERA (3rd) and 1.14 WHIP (3rd). Spencer Torkelson leads the Tigers with a .234 batting average, ten home runs, and 27 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Tigers is Jackson Jobe, who is 2-0 in five starts this season, with a 3.38 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 24.0 innings.

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies (6-28, 4-11 at home) celebrated their first two consecutive wins of the season against the Braves and Giants, but soon fell back into a losing streak, enduring three straight losses and a series defeat to the Giants. In their most recent match, a 9-3 loss to San Francisco, German Marquez struggled significantly, suffering the loss after giving up five runs on six hits, achieving three strikeouts without any walks in 4.1 innings.

This year, the Rockies average 3.12 runs per game (30th in the MLB) on a .209/.278/.342 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.38 ERA (28th) and 1.55 WHIP (29th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .274 batting average, five home runs, and 17 RBI this season.

Chase Dollander will take the mound for the Rockies on Wednesday. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 2-3 record in five starts this year with a 6.48 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 25.0 innings.

Why the Tigers will cover

• The Rockies have lost each of their last 15 games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Tigers have won six of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Tigers have covered the run line each of their last four night games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in eight of their last nine games as favorites against NL West opponents.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in seven of their last nine games as favorites against NL West opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Rockies’ last five home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Six of the Tigers’ last seven road games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last six Tuesday night games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Tigers’ last six games as favorites.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for RBIs this season (105).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for batting average this season (.209).
• The Tigers rank 3rd in the league for ERA this season (2.96).
• The Tigers rank 4th in the league for hits allowed this season (248).

Rockies vs Tigers Prediction

The Tigers won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last five. It is quite surprising that Chase Dollander is at the top of the Rockies’ wins chart with two this season, despite his inflated ERA of 6.48. He had a commendable performance against the Braves in his last outing, yet he is still aiming for his first quality start of the year. Conversely, Jackson Jobe has managed to keep his opponents to three runs or fewer in every game so far, and I seriously doubt that the least efficient team in MLB will surpass that on Wednesday. With Detroit currently in a stronger position, I am favoring the Tigers to win and cover the run line.

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Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies are 6-28 this year after they lost three out of four against the Giants by scores of 4-3, 0-4, 3-6, and 3-9. In their game four loss, the Rockies cut the deficit to 2-1 in the fifth inning, but they allowed the next seven runs in the game for the blowout loss. The Rockies recorded 10 hits in the game, and they were led by Stallings, Goodman, and McMahon, who all had one RBI in the loss. Colorado started Marquez, who allowed six hits and five earned runs over 4.1 innings in the loss, while Kinley allowed three hits and four earned runs over 0.2 innings in relief. 

Prior to that series, the Rockies lost two out of three against the Braves and all three against the Reds. Colorado has lost 11 of their last 13 games, and they are currently last in the NL West standings. The Colorado pitching staff has a 5.38 ERA with a 1.56 WHIP and a .289 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 106 runs with a .209 batting average and a .278 on-base percentage this season. Hunter Goodman has led Colorado with five home runs and 17 RBIs, while Jordan Beck has added five home runs and 11 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Chase Dollander, who is 2-3 with a 6.48 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP over 25.0 innings pitched this year. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 22-13 this season after they won three out of four against the Angels by scores of 10-4, 9-1, 2-5, and 13-1. In their game four win, the Tigers scored the first 11 runs in the game, and they were able to coast to the easy victory. Detroit recorded 16 hits in the game, and they were led by Sweeney, who went 4-5 with one home run and six RBIs in the win. Detroit started Olson, who allowed three hits and zero earned runs over 5.2 innings for the win, while Hanifee allowed one hit and one earned run over 1.1 innings out of the bullpen. 

Prior to that series, the Tigers lost two out of three against the Astros, but did sweep the Orioles before that. Detroit has won four of its last five games, and they are currently first in the AL Central standings. The Detroit pitching staff has a 2.96 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP and a .218 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 179 runs with a .255 batting average and a .332 on-base percentage this season. Spencer Torkelson has led Detroit with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs, while Kerry Carpenter has added eight home runs and 19 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Jackson Jobe, who is 2-0 with a 3.38 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 24.0 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Tigers will beat the Rockies

• The Rockies have lost each of their last 15 games following a road loss.
• The Tigers have won each of their last four night games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last five games as road favorites against National League opponents.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 13 night games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in nine of their last 10 games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in 11 of their last 12 night games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have won the first inning in six of their last eight games as favorites against National League opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Rockies’ last eight home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Six of the Tigers’ last seven games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last six Tuesday games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Tigers’ last six games as road favorites against NL West opponents.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• Alan Trejo has scored a run in each of his five previous appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Kris Bryant has hit a home run in four of his last five Tuesday appearances against AL teams that held a winning record.
• Ryan McMahon has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 home appearances against AL opponents.
• Owen Miller has recorded a Double in each of his last three home appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Ryan McMahon has recorded at least one Single in each of the Rockies’ last six home games against AL opponents.
• German Marquez has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances against opponents that held a winning record.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Riley Greene has recorded at least one Single in each of the Tigers’ last eight games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Spencer Torkelson has scored at least one run in each of the Tigers’ last seven games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Javier Baez has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.

Rockies vs Tigers Prediction 

Detroit comes into this series as one of the top teams in the MLB so far this year, but they are just 9-10 on the road. Detroit just dominated the Angels in three of the four games in the series, and they will start Jobe, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts. Colorado has just six wins on the season, and they are going with Dollander, who has allowed 5+ runs in two of his last three starts. I don’t trust the Rockies at all, and I think Detroit will roll to another big win here. 

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Detroit Tigers will send out Reese Olson for the start here, and Olson is 3-2 with a 3.55 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. This will be Olson’s second career start against the Angels. Jack Kochanowicz will start this one for the Angels and is 1-4 with a 5.29 ERA and 19 strikeouts this season. This will be Kochanowicz’s second career start against the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers Recap

The Detroit Tigers come into this game looking to bounce back after a 5-2 loss at the hands of the Angels in Saturday’s matchup, falling to 21-13 on the year as a result. After this series, the Tigers will head on the road for a series with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Tigers Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped

Spencer Torkelson has 28 hits along with a .233 batting average, including a team-high 10 home runs, 8 doubles, and 27 RBIs. Kerry Carpenter also has 7 home runs and 14 RBIs, while Riley Greene has 36 hits with 5 doubles, 8 home runs and 21 RBIs, but also has a team-high 40 strikeouts this season. Dillon Dingler has 4 home runs and 15 RBIs, and Zack McKinstry added 6 doubles, 3 triples, a home run, and 15 RBIs of his own, along with 32 hits this season. Javier Baez has added 27 hits and 6 doubles as well this season.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won each of their last nine day games against American League opponents following a road loss.
• The Angels have lost each of their last six games following a win.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 12 games.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in eight of their last nine day games against American League opponents following a road loss.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in four of the Tigers’ last five road games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Spencer Torkelson has scored at least one run in 12 of the Tigers’ last 13 games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one Single in 12 of his last 13 appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Parker Meadows has recorded a Double in four of his last five road appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances.
• Spencer Torkelson ranks T3rd in the league in Home Runs (10) this season.

Los Angeles Angels Recap

The Los Angeles Angels will be out to build on their win over the Tigers from Saturday’s matchup to improve to 13-19 on the year. After this series, the Angels will head home for a series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Angels Snap Seven-Game Losing Streak

Logan O’Hoppe has 27 hits, including 9 home runs and 15 RBIs, while Nolan Schanuel has 27 hits with 5 doubles, a triple, 2 home runs, and 9 RBIs. Luis Rengifo has 5 doubles with his 25 hits, and Taylor Ward also has 21 hits as well, while Mike Trout’s added 9 home runs and 18 RBIs so far this season. Jorge Soler also has 7 doubles, 6 home runs, and 13 RBIs, but also has the unfortunate distinction of leading the Angels with 39 strikeouts so far this season. Kyren Paris has also chipped in 18 hits with a triple, 5 home runs, and 10 RBIs in addition to 5 stolen bases.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Angels have won seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against American League opponents following a home win.
• The Tigers have lost each of their last four games as favorites against the Angels following a loss.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in 21 of their last 24 games as favorites against AL West opponents following a road loss.
• The Angels have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against American League opponents following a home win.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

• Travis d’Arnaud has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances.
• Logan O’Hoppe has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight appearances with the Angels as home underdogs against AL opponents.
• Logan O’Hoppe has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances with the Angels as home underdogs against AL opponents.
• Logan O’Hoppe has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 appearances with the Angels as home underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• Mike Trout has hit a home run in each of his last four home appearances against the Tigers.
• Mike Trout has recorded an RBI in each of his last four home appearances against the Tigers.
• Logan O’Hoppe ranks T6th in the league in Home Runs (9) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Angels’ last nine day games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Tigers’ last six road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.

Angels vs Tigers Prediction

I’m on the Tigers here. I just think that Detroit’s the better team in this matchup. While I’ve had issues backing Reese Olson in the past, I still think he’s the better starting option here, as Kochanowicz has been prone to giving up runs in bunches as of late. The Tigers also have a much better bullpen when all is said and done, so give me the Tigers in this game.

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Before we dive into the Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Angels game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

Here are the FanDuel single game contest rules. You have $60,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team MVP. The MVP accumulates 1.5x times the standard FanDuel fantasy points value. Additionally, the MVP is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining five players in your lineup will be flex plays. The five flex positions will receive the standard FanDuel points value. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your MVP position if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) FanDuel single game contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

*It should be noted that FanDuel does not utilize the pitcher position in single game MLB contests. Having stated that, only batters are available for single game MLB lineups on the FanDuel platform.

Here are my FanDuel picks for this evening’s Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Angels matchup.

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MVP-Kerry Carpenter, Outfielder, Detroit Tigers $10,800

On Saturday night, Major League Baseball presents the third game of a four-game American League series featuring Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Angels.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The Detroit Tigers arrive at the third game of this four-game American League series with the Los Angeles Angels playing rather good baseball. The Tigers have won seven of the team’s last nine games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 7-0 shutout win over the Baltimore Orioles last week.

Conversely, the Los Angeles Angels have been playing below average baseball recently. More specifically, the Angels have lost seven of the team’s last eight games played this season, including a 9-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners four days ago.

Now that we have determined how both of these Major League Baseball teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to this evening’s contest. Veteran outfielder Kerry Carpenter has certainly been playing quality baseball for the Detroit Tigers this season. Let’s examine Carpenter’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 29 games that Kerry Carpenter has played for the Detroit Tigers this season, Carpenter has compiled a .265 batting average, 29 hits, 14 RBIs (runs batted in), two walks, seven home runs, a .306 OBS (On-Base Percentage) and 16 runs scored. Clearly, Kerry Carpenter is swinging the bat at a high-level entering tonight’s MLB game.

More recently, in the Houston Astros 6-4 win over the Detroit Tigers five days ago, Detroit outfielder Kerry Carpenter played rather well. In the Astros victory over the Tigers, Carpenter amassed two hits, one RBI, one home run, one double and two runs scored. It should also be mentioned that in the Astros defeat of the Tigers, Carpenter tallied a massive 27.9 FanDuel points.

In my view, Kerry Carpenter is the most likely player to accumulate the most FanDuel points in this MLB game. With that said, I am backing Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter at the MVP position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like in this game (FanDuel price noted): Zach Neto, Shortstop (Los Angeles Angels) $12,200: Riley Greene, Outfielder (Detroit Tigers) $11,600: Dillon Dingler, Catcher (Detroit Tigers) $8,800.

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Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 21-12 on the year and play the Rockies, Rangers, and Red Sox next. The Detroit Tigers are batting .252 on the season, have a .330 OBP, and a .418 slugging percentage. The Detroit Tigers’ pitching staff has a 2.98 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. Riley Greene leads the Detroit Tigers with 35 hits and 20 RBI, while Zach McKinstry and Kerry Carpenter have combined for 61 hits and 29 RBI.

Jack Flaherty gets the ball for the Detroit Tigers, and he is 1-3 with a 3.34 ERA and 38 strikeouts this season. Flaherty is 0-2 with a 16.88 ERA and 10 strikeouts in his career against the Los Angeles Angels.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels are 12-19 on the year and play the Blue Jays, Orioles, and Padres next. The Los Angeles Angels are batting .213 on the season, have a .268 OBP, and a .387 slugging percentage. The Los Angeles Angels’ pitching staff has a 5.22 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. Logan O’Hoppe leads the Los Angeles Angels with 27 hits and 15 RBI, while Jorge Soler and Nolan Schanuel have combined for 50 hits and 22 RBI.

Kyle Hendricks gets the ball for the Los Angeles Angels, and he is 0-3 with a 6.65 ERA and 13 strikeouts this season. Hendricks is 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA and 13 strikeouts in his career against the Detroit Tigers.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Angels have won 11 of their last 16 games as home underdogs against the Tigers.
• The Tigers have lost five of their last eight games as road favorites against AL West opponents.
• The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last 10 Saturday night games as home underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine Saturday games as road favorites against AL West opponents.
• The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four road games against opponents that held a losing record.
• The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four games as road favorites against American League opponents.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Angels have lost each of their last 13 night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have won each of their last nine night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line each of their last 13 night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have covered the run line each of their last nine night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in eight of their last 10 games.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in eight of their last nine Saturday night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

• Logan O’Hoppe has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight appearances with the Angels as home underdogs against AL opponents.
• Logan O’Hoppe has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances with the Angels as home underdogs against AL opponents.
• Kyle Hendricks has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last six appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Logan O’Hoppe has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 appearances with the Angels as home underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• Mike Trout has hit a home run in each of his last four home appearances against the Tigers.
• Mike Trout has recorded an RBI in each of his last four home appearances against the Tigers.
• Yoan Moncada has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances with his team as a home underdog.
• Logan O’Hoppe ranks T5th in the league in Home Runs (9) this season.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Javier Baez has hit a home run in each of the Tigers’ last three games against AL West opponents.
• Zach McKinstry has recorded a Double in five of his last six appearances in night games.
• Zach McKinstry has scored a run in each of his last six appearances with the Tigers as favorites.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 12 appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded seven or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances with the Tigers as favorites.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded a win in six of his last seven appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Spencer Torkelson ranks T5th in the league in Home Runs (9) this season.

Angels vs Tigers Prediction

The Tigers have torn the cover off the ball these last couple of weeks, and there’s no reason to think things stop now. Hendricks has been a mess these last two seasons, and that includes giving up 20 hits and 17 runs in 23 innings this season. Hendricks also has 12 walks to go with 13 strikeouts. The Angels also aren’t scoring runs and have lost seven straight games overall.

The Angels are 5-16 since starting the season with a 7-3 record. Flaherty has had his shaky moments through 32.1 innings and needs to limit his walk rate, but it’s nothing compared to what the Angels are doing right now. We’ve been making a killing fading the Angels during this losing stretch, and there’s no reason to stop now. Give me the Tigers and the RL for max betting value. 

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