In this article, we will formulate a Tigers vs Orioles Prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, April 26th, at Comerica Park. Let’s take a look at a Detroit Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles pick.
Can Orioles Get Strong Pitching?
The Orioles are playing two here, and they are going to need strong pitching, much like they had on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. Cade Povich went 6.2 innings, giving up four hits and one run. The bullpen then came in and locked down to pick up the victory.
The Orioles are averaging 4.29 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.42 runs per game. The offense is ranked 15th, while the pitching is ranked 29th. Brandon Young is expected to get the start in the first game, and he sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 6.75. Against the Reds in his last start, he went four innings, giving up seven hits and three earned runs. He allowed one home run. Charlie Morton is expected to get the start in the second game, and he sits with a 0-5 record and an ERA of 10.79. Against the Cincinnati Reds in his last start, he went 2.1 innings, giving up seven hits and seven runs.
Are the Tigers for Real?
The Tigers hope they are for real, and winning this type of game can get them closer to people believing that they are. The last game for the Tigers came on Wednesday and they were able to secure the 6-0 victory. Justyn-Henry Malloy and Gleyber Torres both hit hit a home run to help pace the offense.
The Tigers are averaging 4.48 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.28 runs per game. The offense is ranked 11th, but even better, the pitching has ranked 3rd. Getting the start for the Tigers will be Casey Mize, who sits with a 3-1 record and an ERA of 2.22. In his last start against the Kansas City Royals, he went seven innings, giving up four hits and one run. A starter hasn’t been announced for the second game at the time this article was published.
Why the Tigers Will Beat the Orioles
- The Tigers have won nine of their last 10 day games against AL East opponents.
- The Orioles have lost nine of their last 10 games following a win.
- The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine day games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last five games as home favorites against the Orioles.
- The Orioles have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last nine Saturday day games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games at Comerica Park against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Orioles and Tigers at Comerica Park have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Orioles’ last six day games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the last eight day games between the Orioles and Tigers.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Orioles’ last seven road games.
Tigers vs Orioles Prediction
The Tigers have been the better team this season, and they are going to come up with a nice little sweep here. Mize has been strong this season, and he sits with an ERA of 2.22. The Orioles are averaging 4.29 runs per game, but they aren’t going to get even close to that number here. In this second game, the Tigers’ offense is going to put on a show against Charlie Morton. Morton sits with an ERA of 10.79, and it’s going to get out of control here early. Back the Tigers to win both of the games.