In this article, we will formulate an Astros vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Monday, April 28, at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers (18-10, 5-7 Away) spent the previous three series at home, where they beat the Royals and Padres and swept the Orioles in three games. The Tigers are playing their best baseball of the year, winning eight of the last ten games. In the latest 7-0 win over Baltimore, Gleyber Torres led the offense with three RBI, while Tarik Skubal got the win after allowing no runs on four hits with 11 strikeouts and no walks over 6.0 innings of work.
This year, the Tigers average 4.61 runs per game (11th in the MLB) on a .247/.329/.388 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Tigers’ staff has a 2.80 ERA (2nd) and 1.10 WHIP (3rd). Spencer Torkelson leads the Tigers with a .255 batting average, eight home runs, and 24 RBI this season.
Jack Flaherty will take the mound for the Tigers on Monday. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 1-2 record in five starts this year with a 2.63 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 27.1 innings.
Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Houston Astros (14-13, 9-6 Home) beat the Padres and swept the Blue Jays at home before losing a series against the Royals. Following a pair of 2-0 defeats, the Astros managed to salvage the series and avoid being swept with a 7-3 win. Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Pena led the Astros with three RBI apiece, while Hunter Brown got the win after allowing one run on seven hits with nine strikeouts and one walk in 6.0 innings.
This season, the Astros average 3.67 runs per game (24th in the MLB) on a .231/.302/.345 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Astros’ staff has a 3.18 ERA (4th) and 1.07 WHIP (1st). Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros with a .213 batting average, three home runs, and 16 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Astros is Ronel Blanco, who is 2-2 in five starts this season, with a 5.01 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 23.1 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Astros’ last six night games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Tigers’ last six games as favorites against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Astros’ last nine home games against AL Central opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last five games as favorites against AL West opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Astros rank 3rd in the league for opponent batting average this season (.210).
- The Astros rank T27th in the league for home runs this season (21).
- The Tigers rank T3rd in the league for triples this season (6).
- The Tigers rank 3rd in the league for runs allowed this season (87).
Astros vs Tigers Prediction
The Astros won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, but the Tigers were better in three of the last four. I know that we have two of the top 5 defenses in the MLB and that both are mainly playing Under games recently, but I am going with Over here. Flaherty and Blanco are solid, but will surrender two or three runs apiece in the opening five innings. With the total being set at 7.5, I have to go with Over.