Detroit Tigers (21-22) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (21-23)
May 17, 2024 9:40 pm EDT
The Line: Arizona Diamondbacks +116 / Detroit Tigers -137; Over/Under: +8
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In this article, we will formulate an Arizona Diamondbacks vs Detroit Tigers Prediction for this MLB Game on Friday, May 17th at Chase Field.
Tigers Offense Has Been An Issue
The Tigers’ offense has been a major issue heading into this game and in the last two games against the Miami Marlins, they failed to score any runs. On Wednesday the pitching gave up only two runs, but it was too many because the offense was so bad. The Tigers are averaging 3.91 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.88 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league, while the pitching is ranked 10th. Getting the start for the Tigers will be Tarik Skubal who sits with a 5-0 record and an ERA of 2.02. In the last game against the Houston Astros he went 6.1 innings, giving up seven hits and two runs.
Diamondbacks Used Good Pitching Last Game
The Diamondbacks faced off against the Cincinnati Reds in the last game to secure the 2-1 victory. The Diamondbacks scored a run in the 8th inning and that was the difference as they secured the win. Brandon Pfaadt went seven innings, giving up two hits and one run. The Diamondbacks are averaging 4.88 runs, while their pitching is giving 4.54 runs per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 20th. Ketel Marte has been the top player for the Diamondbacks so far this season, hitting nine home runs and driving in 24 RBIs. Ryne Nelson is getting the start for the Diamondbacks and coming into this game they sit with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 5.33. In his last start against the Baltimore Orioles he went 4.2 innings giving up 10 hits and three runs.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last six night games against American League opponents following a win.
- The road team has won seven of the last eight games between the Tigers and Diamondbacks.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight night games at Chase Field following a win.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last seven road games against NL West opponents following a loss.
Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has hit a home run in each of the Diamondbacks’ last three games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- Christian Walker has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.
- Corbin Carroll has scored at least one run in seven of the Diamondbacks’ last eight night games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Randal Grichuk has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 10 appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Ketel Marte has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 appearances after not playing the previous day.
- Ketel Marte has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight home appearances after not playing the previous day.
- Randal Grichuk has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances against AL Central opponents.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Riley Greene has hit a home run in each of his two previous appearances with the Tigers as road favorites against NL opponents.
- Spencer Torkelson has recorded an RBI in each of his last four appearances against NL West opponents.
- Javier Baez has scored at least one run in each of his seven previous appearances against the Diamondbacks after not playing the previous day.
- Tarik Skubal has recorded six or more strikeouts in 15 of his last 16 appearances.
- Tarik Skubal has recorded a win in each of his last six appearances in night games.
- Gio Urshela has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite against the Diamondbacks.
- Andy Ibanez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite against NL West opponents.
- Carson Kelly has recorded at least one Single in each of his last five appearances against NL West opponents.
- Andy Ibanez has recorded two or more total bases in each of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite against NL West opponents.
- Tarik Skubal ranks T5th in the league for Wins (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Arizona Diamondbacks rank 3rd in the league for doubles this season (84).
- The Arizona Diamondbacks rank T28th in the league for strikeouts this season (329).
- The Detroit Tigers rank T1st in the league for triples this season (10).
- The Detroit Tigers rank 28th in the league for doubles this season (60).
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Detroit Tigers Prediction
Skubal has been strong this season, and he sits with an ERA of 2.02. Nelson sits with an ERA of 5.33, and he’s going to really struggle here. The Tigers’ offense is going to bounce back here in a big way. Look for the Tigers to score at least six runs here, and that is going to be the difference here. The Tigers are going to pull away early, and they will cruise to a win. Back the Tigers on the money line to cash.
